The PNT Leadership Seminar (3rd Edition in 2024) was held by the Royal Institute of Navigation with the purpose of engaging UK government, academia, and industry to showcase the UK's dependency on GNSS and promote resilience.

Prerequisites:

• Identify relevant stakeholders the nation wants to involve

• Build collaborative relationship with relevant stakeholders

• Procurement pathway

• Partner support as needed

Cost:

• Ballpark: USD 50-300K (program setup; varies widely)

• Includes: scoping & design, venue, AV and logistics, speaker travel and accommodation, communications and outreach, post-event reporting

Timeframe:

• Overall: 3–9 mo

• Phase: Concept (1–2 mo), Contracting & logistics (1–2 mo), Promotion & preparation (1–3 mo), Delivery & follow-up (1–2 mo)

Pros:

• Policy Influence - Facilitates dialogue between stakeholders, potentially influencing national strategies on PNT resilience

• Knowledge Sharing - Provides a platform for sharing the latest research, technologies, and best practices in PNT

• Networking Opportunities - Encourages collaboration between academia, industry, and government entities

• Public Awareness - Raises awareness about the importance of PNT systems and the need for their resilience

Considerations:

• Resource Intensive - Dedicate significant time, funding, and human resources to ensure effective planning and execution.

• Potential Low Engagement - Promote the initiative actively and engage stakeholders early to avoid limited participation.

• Logistical Challenges - Coordinate carefully to manage the complex scheduling of high-profile speakers and attendees.