Engaging with the global Defence simulation, training and education community

Earlier this month, Steven Holloway was a virtual attendee at the Defence Simulation Education & Training (DSET) 2025 conference, held in Bristol, UK.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, DSET has established itself as a leading global event in the Defence, Simulation, and Training sectors. More than just a conference, DSET is a year-round community that brings together military, government, industry, and academia to collaborate, innovate, and solve real-world challenges in defence training and simulation.

The 2025 event highlighted the latest developments in military simulation, wargaming, training technologies, and educational tools through a hybrid format that combined live streaming, virtual networking, expo booths, and interactive sessions. Highlights included keynote presentations, technology demonstrations, and facilitated panel discussions – offering attendees key insights and opportunities for global collaboration.

Steven noted that  “…the hybrid delivery of the conference remains a key differentiator, enabling attendees – whether participating in person or virtually – to view session replays. This feature offers a significant benefit, allowing you to catch up on sessions you may have missed in your own time.”

Pictured are some of the DSET sessions available online for conference attendees.

Wargaming and DSET Seminar Track: Strategic to Tactical – Wargaming Challenges Panel
Pictured from R to L Chair: Alan Edwards, Senior Policy Adviser – Wargaming, SONAC, MoD, UK; Jess Viccars, Wargame Analyst, Dstl, UK; Eleanor Ross, Director of Game Design, Valens Games and Pete Morrison, Chief Product Officer, BISim

As a participant, Chatham Square remains committed to staying at the forefront of defence training innovation. Events like DSET are key to shaping future capabilities, sharing expertise, and supporting the ongoing evolution of training and simulation technologies across allied sectors.

We look forward to expanding upon the conversations sparked at DSET 2025 and contributing to the future of Defence, Simulation, and Training.

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