On 15 June 2022, the @NATO Science and Technology Organization held a symposium in Paris to celebrate 70 years of science and technology in NATO. The event, held at the @oecd, brought together high-level NATO and military officials, policy experts, and industry leaders for discussions on a wide range of topics – including the future of defence and S&T in an uncertain world, the innovation landscape today, and the industry’s role in responding to emerging challenges.

The symposium was an occasion to not only celebrate NATO’s illustrious history in global technological leadership, but to reaffirm the critical role that #science and #technology continue to play in preserving peace and freedom.

Speakers at the event included:

Mr. John-Mikal Størdal, Director, NATO STO Collaboration Support Office
Mr. Camille Grand, NATO Assistant Secretary-General for Defence
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Gen. Philippe Lavigne, NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation @
Gen. Eric Autellet, French Deputy Chief of Defence
Mr. Andrew Wyckoff, OECD Science, Technology and Innovation Director
Dr. Bryan Wells, NATO Chief Scientist

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