Italian Opus Suite Conference 2026
27th May 2026, Rome
From Data to Decision: Enhancing Defence Readiness with Opus Suite
Conference Hosted by Rheinmetall Italy
Evening Mingle: 26th May 2026, Vista Trastevere Roof Bar, Rome
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The Italian Opus Suite Conference 2026 will return to Rome on May 27, bringing together our Opus Suite community of defense and LCM professionals. We are honored that Rheinmetall Italia is hosting the conference and our community this year, providing an exceptional setting for shared insights, collaboration, and the exploration of new applications of Opus Suite across defence programs. Join us to gain strategic insights from leading defence organizations, deepen your understanding of analysis-driven LCM, and see how Opus Suite is being used to solve today’s readiness, cost, and support-system challenges.
The agenda is taking shape, and we are excited to welcome:
Keynote Speaker: Alessio Ruffa, ILS/ISS Officer 2, OCCAR-EA.
Alessio, Logistics Officer at OCCAR with more than 20 years of experience in the Italian Navy, specializing in lifecycle cost analysis, logistics sustainment, and data-driven decision-making for complex naval defence programmes. His profile combines strong technical expertise with managerial and business administration skills, also developed through an Executive MBA.
- Guest Speakers: from Leonardo Electronics, Leonardo Aeronautics, ELT Group, and Rheinmetall Italia
To kick off the conference, we invite all attendees to a relaxed mingle evening in Rome on May 26 at Vista Trastevere Roof Bar. Enjoy great company, engaging conversations, and a welcoming atmosphere before the main event.
For more information, please contact Barbara Predonzani at SeTel.
Event info
Date
27 Mai 2026
Standort
Rome, Italy
Venue
Rheinmetall Italy,
A Meeting Place for Decision-Makers and LCM Professionals
This conference is tailored for LCM professionals, program managers, top-level executives, and those involved in LCM. It brings together decision-makers and practitioners from across the international Opus Suite Community to share experiences, exchange ideas, look ahead at emerging challenges and capabilities, and network with peers from the industry.
This year’s program will delve into strategic and tactical decision-making across the system lifecycle, exploring the latest Opus Suite updates and developments in LCM methodology while also highlighting practical techniques for optimizing technical and support system designs to enhance readiness, cost-efficiency, and mission success. It will further examine the growing value of digital twin modeling and the importance of precise, timely analysis, along with new approaches for addressing short-term readiness challenges.
Who should attend? This conference is designed for professionals who shape the future of Life Cycle Management, including:
- Executives and Program Directors
- Project Managers and System Engineers
- ILS and LCM Teams
- Bid & Contracting Teams
- Analysts, Planners, and Decision-Support Specialists
- All Opus Suite Analysts, Users, and Professionals who work with or rely on Opus Suite results
Why Attend?
Engage with influential defence leaders and gain insights into the evolving defence landscape. Discover how Opus Suite’s analysis-driven Life Cycle Management solutions support logistics challenges, risk management, operational optimization and simulation, and data-driven decision-making.
You’ll also explore emerging methodologies, learn from real-world case studies, and connect with peers who are shaping future capability, readiness, and sustainment strategies across domains.
A Unique Networking Experience and Evening Mingle
This event offers an exceptional opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals from across the defence sector. Engage in meaningful discussions, exchange insights, and learn from the experiences of peers who are addressing similar challenges. It’s a collaborative setting designed to foster new perspectives, strengthen professional relationships, and inspire fresh ideas.
To kick off the conference, we invite all attendees to a relaxed mingle evening in Rome on May 26 at Vista Trastevere Roof Bar. Enjoy great company, engaging conversations, and a welcoming atmosphere before the main event.
Image: credit to UNA Italian Hospitaly
Theme 2026: From Data to Decision - Enhancing Defence Readiness with Opus Suite
We offer an exciting agenda that builds on this year’s theme, bringing together internationally renowned defence leaders, and Systecon experts. The program features real-world case studies and practical insights that highlight how data-driven LCM analysis empowers smarter decisions and strengthens defence readiness.
The agenda is taking shape, and we are excited to welcome:
- Keynote Speaker: Alessio Ruffa, ILS/ISS Officer 2, OCCAR-EA
- Guest Speakers: from Leonardo Electronics, Leonardo Aeronautics, ELT Group, and Rheinmetall Italia
For more information, please contact Barbara Predonzani, SeTel.
Speakers
Alessio Ruffa
ILS/ISS Officer 2, OCCAR-EA
Ufficiale logistico presso OCCAR con oltre vent’anni di esperienza nella Marina Militare Italiana, con competenze...
Ufficiale logistico presso OCCAR con oltre vent’anni di esperienza nella Marina Militare Italiana, con competenze nell’analisi dei costi del ciclo di vita, nel supporto logistico e nei processi decisionali basati sui dati per programmi navali complessi nel settore della difesa. Il suo profilo integra competenze tecniche e manageriali sviluppate anche attraverso un Executive MBA.
Logistics Officer at OCCAR with more than 20 years of experience in the Italian Navy, specializing in lifecycle cost analysis, logistics sustainment, and data-driven decision-making for complex naval defence programmes. Alessio's profile combines strong technical expertise with managerial and business administration skills also developed through an Executive MBA.
Martina Battaglia
ILS Engineer, Rheinmetall Italia
Martina is an ILS Engineer at Rheinmetall Italia, specialising in the definition of logistics requirements, support...
Martina is an ILS Engineer at Rheinmetall Italia, specialising in the definition of logistics requirements, support analysis, technical documentation, and spare parts sizing to ensure maximum system supportability and efficiency.
Eugenio Licitra
ILS & RMT Manager, ELT Group
Eugenio Licitra is an ILS and RMT Manager at ELT Group, specialising in reliability, maintainability, and...
Eugenio Licitra is an ILS and RMT Manager at ELT Group, specialising in reliability, maintainability, and testability engineering within the Electronic Warfare domain. His work focuses on Integrated Product Support (IPS) analysis across different equipment and scenarios, supporting lifecycle performance, system availability, and sustainment for advanced electronic warfare equipment.
Daniele Caporro
ILS & RMT Manager, ELT Group
Daniele Caporro is an ILS and RMT Manager at ELT Group with expertise in reliability, maintainability, and...
Daniele Caporro is an ILS and RMT Manager at ELT Group with expertise in reliability, maintainability, and testability engineering within the Electronic Warfare domain. He focuses on Integrated Product Support (IPS) analysis across different equipment and scenarios, supporting lifecycle performance, system availability and sustainment for advanced electronic warfare equipment.
Luca Mennella
IPS & RAM-T Studies Engineer, Leonardo Electronics
Luca Mennella is an IPS and RAM-T Studies Engineer at Leonardo Electronics, specialising in reliability...
Luca Mennella is an IPS and RAM-T Studies Engineer at Leonardo Electronics, specialising in reliability, availability, maintainability and testability (RAM-T) analysis using standard prediction models and field reliability data. His work focuses on influencing system design, maintenance planning and lifecycle support strategies to enhance mission capability and availability, while reducing logistics burden and overall lifecycle cost.
Ciro Ciccarelli
IPS & RAM-T Studies Engineer, Leonardo Electronics
Manuela Figus
Senior Analyst, Leonardo Aeronautic Division
Manuela Figus is a Senior Analyst at Leonardo Aeronautics and serves as the focal point for the Aircraft Special...
Manuela Figus is a Senior Analyst at Leonardo Aeronautics and serves as the focal point for the Aircraft Special Support Equipment dimensioning team, supporting analysis and coordination activities in this domain.
Attilio Parri
Engineering Consultant, SeTel
Ruggero De Francesco
SeTel
Anders Carlsson
CEO
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Markus Onyango
Chief Sales Officer
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Younes Lousseief
Senior Consultant
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Secure Your Spot in Rome
When & Where: May 27, 2026, Rome, Hosted by Rheinmetall Italia
Evening Mingle (optional): May 26, 2026, in Rome at Vista Trastevere Roof Bar
Join us for expert-led sessions exploring strategic and tactical decision-making across the system lifecycle, the latest Opus Suite updates, and emerging developments in LCM methodology. Discover practical techniques for optimizing technical and support system designs to boost readiness, cost-efficiency, and mission success. We’ll also dive into digital twin modeling, timely and precise analysis, and new approaches for addressing short-term readiness challenges.
To kick off the conference, we invite all attendees to a relaxed mingle evening in Rome on May 26 at Vista Trastevere Roof Bar. Enjoy great company, engaging conversations, and a welcoming atmosphere before the main event. We look forward to reconnecting with familiar faces and welcoming new members of the Italian Opus Suite community.
If you or your organization is interested in presenting, please contact Barbara Predonzani, SeTel.
The Venue
Conference: on May 27, we are honored that Rheinmetall Italia S.p.A. is hosting the conference, and our community this year.
Address:
Rheinmetall Italia S.p.A.
Via Affile 102
00131 Rome
Evening mingle: May 26 at Vista Trastevere Roof Bar, Rome
You will have the option to register for the evening mingle when completing your conference registration.
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