MEET THE JUDGES Our expert panel of judges to evaluated the DisTec Challenge entries from the competitive 'digital' environment, based around this innovation assessment criteria. Judges graded each domain out of 10, yielding a total score of up to 30 points. The criteria was developed using the judges' expertise, including DASA's Mike Madden (meet Mike in the video opposite). You can learn more about the DisTec Challenge here. Scroll down to meet our other judges. Your browser does not support the video tag. Click play to meet DASA's Mike Madden Judging criteria The People's Choice Award Watch the Grand Final Full Judging Panel James White Mike Madden Heather Goldstraw Mark Madden Jeanine Vlasblom Trevor Nash About the Challenge All shortlisted entries are displayed on the DisTec Challenge website, creating a showcase of emerging solutions. The judging panel selected three finalists to proceed to the Grand Final - broadcast live on the IT²EC website on Wednesday 27 January 2021, accompanied by a keynote address from Brigadier General Dieter Kohl. During the Grand Final, after hearing a final pitch from each finalist, our judges then select an overall winner, whilst also announcing the recipient of the Peoples' Choice Award determined by an online public vote. Both winning organisations will received a complimentary exhibition stand at the next edition of DisTec, or equivalent discount on conference/networking tickets, worth up to £4,000. Entries included developments across training, education or simulation, including: Artificial Intelligence Augmented Reality Autonomous Systems Cognitive Enhancement Machine Learning Robotics Virtual Reality Wearable Technology 5G Organised by In association with Opening Times Subject to change Tue 26 Apr 09:00 – 17:30 Wed 27 Apr 09:00 – 19:30 Thu 28 Apr 09:00 – 15:30 Venue ExCeL London Royal Victoria Dock 1 Western Gateway London E16 1XL Quick Links About IT²EC Become an Exhibitor Floorplan Request Other Events Subscribe to our newsletter ITEC Ltd (Co.Reg.No 02367068) is registered in England and Wales. Registered Address: Bedford House, Fulham High Street, London SW6 3JW, UK. VAT number: 843 8456 01. © Copyright 2022 Clarion Defence & Security Contact Us Privacy Policy Exhibition Website by ASP