Autonomous Defense: Countering Emerging Threats at Machine Speed
Please note change of venue to Manor Road Building
This talk will delve into innovations in autonomous platforms and assess their implications for warfare and national security. From high-precision aerial surveillance to advanced algorithms, this talk will explore advances in sensing, machine learning, and real-time data analytics through the lens of Delian AI. Cases will highlight autonomous systems deployments in critical areas, such as drone operations, forward artillery, and border security, showcasing the transformative potential of autonomous systems. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the strategic landscape and technological breakthroughs, exploring how private sector firms like Delian AI are shaping the future of autonomy, enhancing situational awareness, and redefining operational efficiency in a rapidly evolving threat environment.

Speaker Bios: Matthew Wright is the VP of Operations at Delian Alliance Industries (AI). Before this, he led strategy & operations at a tech startup for six years, worked with former senior British diplomats advising companies on international growth, and researched terrorism for Prime Minister Blair’s former Chief of Staff.
Date: 2 December 2024, 17:00
Venue: Manor Road Building, Manor Road OX1 3UQ
Venue Details: Manor Road Building, Seminar B
Speaker: Matthew Wright (Delian Alliance Industries)
Organising department: Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR)
Organiser: Isabel Schulze Froning (University of Oxford)
Organiser contact email address: isabel.schulzefroning@mansfield.ox.ac.uk
Part of: Oxford Emerging Threats & Technology Working Group
Booking required?: Required
Booking url: https://us21.list-manage.com/survey?u=727d55073cf70ac049beb79ba&id=912ed2f152&attribution=false
Audience: Oxford University Members and Wider Academic/Policy Community
Editor: Christopher Morris