Abstract Information
In alignment with the designated theme for the 2026 Symposium 'Proportional Safety – From Competition to Conflict', we extend an invitation for the submission of abstracts that align with this overarching motif.
As a valued member of the domestic and/or international EO safety community, we invite you to consider participating by presenting a paper at PARARI 2026. A list of suggested topics is provided below, noting the theme.
Advantages of delivering a presentation at the Symposium
- Showcase the commendable achievements of both you and your organisation.
- Refine your concepts and ideas by presenting and engaging with an audience of your professional peers.
- Foster meaningful connections and network with esteemed thought leaders and luminaries in your field.
- Play a vital role in community development by sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience.
The following timetable will apply
- Abstract Submission due Wednesday 5 August 2026
- Notification of Acceptance Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Final Presenter Details and Registration due Friday 9 October 2026
- Final Papers and Presentations Due Friday 23 October 2026
Presentation Types
Technical Paper
A Technical Paper (delivered in the parallel Symposium sessions) covers a technical topic and/or issues associated with Explosive Ordnance Safety and/or Proportional Safety – From Competition to Conflict
Product Brief
A Product Brief (delivered in the parallel Symposium sessions) provides a brief on a commercial product or capability associated with Explosive Ordnance Safety and/or Proportional Safety – From Competition to Conflict. Product briefs are considered a form of sponsorship, the cost of which is outlined in the Symposium Sponsorship and Exhibition Proposal.
Workshop
A Workshop (delivered in the parallel Symposium sessions) provides a non-commercial in-depth exploration of a concept related to Explosive Ordnance safety and/or Proportional Safety – From Competition to Conflict. It must include some form of audience participation/engagement.
Workshops should be as interactive as possible to ensure that participants are actively engaged in exploring the issues surrounding the topic.
Suggested Topics
- How do safety requirements scale with operational risk, mission urgency and technological capability?
- Case studies where proportionality was successfully applied, or where imbalance led to challenges
- Examine how safety standards evolve from competition environments to high-intensity conflict
- How do emerging technologies (i.e autonomous systems, hypersonics) affect proportional safety?
- Strategies for integrating innovation without compromising safety during rapid capability development
- How do allied nations interpret proportional safety?
- Challenges in harmonising safety standards across multi-national operations
- The role of international law and treaties in defining proportional safety
- Ethical considerations when safety measures are reduced for optional advantage
- Training and cultural factors influencing proportional safety decisions
- Risk perception in EO handling during conflict
- Predicting how proportional safety will evolve with next-generation technology and contested environments
- What frameworks or standards need updating to remain relevant in future conflicts.
Submitting an Abstract
Please have the following ready before submitting your abstract:
- Name
- Organisation
- Contact details
- Presentation type -Technical Brief, Product Brief or Workshop
- Abstract -no more than 500 words
- Biography and photo of presenter
Technical papers and product briefs are 30 minutes in duration including introductions
and questions. Double sessions can be requested. A workshop is also normally 60 minutes long, but could be extended to two hours if there is room in the program.
Please note: Registration is not included for presenters. Successful presenters must complete an applicable delegate registration and payment must be received by Friday, 9 October 2026. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of their speaking opportunity.
Presentation Method
Live Presentations
Operation of your presentation will be via a laptop computer and mouse at the speaker lectern. Data projectors with 1280 x 720 pixel resolution (16:9 aspect ratio) will project your images onto the screen. Audio-visual technicians will be available before and during all sessions should you have additional queries or require assistance during your presentation.
The room will be set with a lectern and microphone, a laptop PC (Windows 10, Office 2016), set to one side of the lectern and operated by a mouse. The laptop sound will be connected to the public address system.
We are unable to support Apple Mac computers, except by prior arrangement. Please note that other presentation materials/formats will NOT be available without prior arrangement.
Please bring with you a copy of your presentation materials (PC format only) on memory stick or CD to be provided to the audio-visual Engineer when you register. It is advisable for all presenters using PowerPoint to bring a backup of all files.
