NATO STO Research Symposium on Autonomy, Space, and AI (ASAI) (SET-IST-SCI-362)

On behalf of the Science & Technology Organization and the Sensing Technology (SET) Panel Leadership Team, we are pleased to invite you to register to attend the

NATO STO Research Symposium on Autonomy, Space, and AI (ASAI) 2026 (SET-IST-SCI-362)!

The Symposium will take place 3-4 November 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, and will be conducted in-person only.

We welcome representatives from NATO Nations, STO STEP Nations: Australia,  Austria, Japan, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, and Ukraine.

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**Participants are not required to submit any documents to attend.**
All sessions will proceed sequentially, with no concurrent scheduling.

BACKGROUND

The symposium will feature keynote addresses from distinguished female scientists, complemented by prominent male experts, setting the stage for a compelling exchange of ideas. Dynamic cross-panel technical sessions will bring together specialists across all NATO STO domains, aiming to identify gaps and to generate the development of innovative, collaborative Technical Activity Proposals (TAPs).

IDEATION SPRINT

The Symposium will feature an immersive ideation sprint to spark innovation and foster ground-breaking discourse and visionary insights. This initiative is designed to encourage participants to explore and envision the development of EDTs over the next 50 years. It provides a valuable platform for the younger generation to reflect on their future roles and contribute innovative ideas aligned with NATO Science and Technology long-term priorities.

This event is an initiative originating from the NATO Research Task Group SET-SCI-345 “Empowering Women in NATO STO,” carried out in collaboration with the NATO Research Task Group SAS-AVT-SET-HFM-205 “Youth Perspective on Emerging and Disruptive Technologies.” While women now represent more than 50% of Masters and PhD graduates across NATO countries, this balance is not yet reflected within NATO STO structures. ASAI 2026 aims to strengthen and expand the network of women scientists and engineers, promote leadership and active participation, and better leverage the full spectrum of available talent, while welcoming participants of all genders in the spirit of inclusive scientific excellence. 

Countdown to the Symposium!