The aim of this event is twofold. First, to raise awareness on the recently published Prior Information Notice in the Official Journal of the EU about the Procurement of CIVILnEXt regarding the development of an Operation Control Platform (OCP) that will support the execution of civilian Common Security & Defence Policy missions. Second, during this event CIVILnEXt aims to collect valuable insights on Industry expectations and skills which can be used to perfect the tender specifications. The ultimate goal of the Open Market Consultation is to attract the interest of the Security and ICT industry including Small, Medium and Large enterprises operating in this sector and also to welcome representatives of EU Institutions and EC organizations.