Defence Tech Zone - Boardroom Live # 2 | AI Battlefield: Human Control in the Age of Autonomy
Private, invitation-only insights into how AI and autonomy are reshaping the future battlefield — and the critical role of human command.
About the Session:
As AI-driven autonomous systems transform modern warfare, the central question is no longer if machines will make decisions, but how far we allow them to go without human intervention. From autonomous drones to decision-support algorithms, the speed and scale of AI deployment in defence is accelerating — raising profound operational, ethical, and strategic questions.
This private Boardroom Live session will bring together a trusted group of leaders to examine where the lines of human control should be drawn, how emerging technologies are shifting military doctrine, and what global frameworks are needed to ensure autonomy serves — rather than overrides — human command.
Designed for peer exchange and collective insight — every participant adds value.
Format: Private Virtual (Spatial Web) Session
Host:
👤 Reg Athwal
Founder & CEO, Verchool Platforms
Executive Chairman, TAO Legacy Holdings
Panelist:
👤 Cdr Aditya Varma (Retd)
Indian Navy Veteran | National Security Strategist
A former Indian Navy ICT and cybersecurity leader with 23+ years’ experience, Commander Varma now focuses on operationalising AI in the Battlefield — including resilient edge inference in DIL (Disconnected, Intermittent, and Limited) environments, agentic AI for faster OODA loops, EW-resistant navigation, and human-on-the-loop targeting aligned to ethics and Rules of Engagement. He advises on sovereign data, zero-trust architectures, and mission-grade interoperability, helping forces compress the kill chain, harden the defence surface, and move from detection to decisive action.
Who Will Be in the Room:
• National security advisors and former military leaders
• VCs and investors backing defence, aerospace, and dual-use innovation
• Founders of strategic tech ventures
• Government and sovereign innovation partners
About Verchool:
Verchool is a private B2B ecosystem for global decision-makers, operating within the Spatial Web and Virtual Extended Reality. Through AI-driven matchmaking and Virtual HQs, Verchool curates high-trust environments where leaders collaborate and drive strategic outcomes.
About the Defence Tech Zone:
The Defence Tech Zone is a curated space on the Verchool platform for trusted dialogue across military innovation, national security strategy, and dual-use technology. Each Boardroom Live session connects a strategic mix of stakeholders — from policy and procurement to venture capital and frontier tech — to explore what’s shaping defence innovation globally.
Confidentiality Notice:
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All session participation and discussions remain strictly confidential.