About the Programme
As Europe strengthens its defence architecture and deepens cooperation with Ukraine, new opportunities are emerging for:
- Joint development
- Production partnerships
- Integration into European defence supply chains
This programme helps participants understand how to access these opportunities and scale internationally.
Why Join
Scaling defence innovation requires more than just strong technology. It depends on:
- Understanding local markets
- Navigating decision-making structures
- Building the right partnerships
That’s why the programme brings together experts from key European defence ecosystems, including:
- France
- Lithuania
- Norway
- Finland
🎯 Bonus session:
Preparing for Eurosatory 2026: Strategy and Practical Guidance
Who Should Attend
- Defence tech companies and startup leaders (Founders, CEOs)
- Business development and partnership managers
- PR, communications, and marketing professionals in defence tech
- Grant writers
What You Will Learn
- How European defence ecosystems operate
- Key initiatives, programmes, and regulatory frameworks
- How to identify entry points and engage stakeholders
- Strategies for building international partnerships
- Available funding and support mechanisms
- Visibility opportunities: events, platforms, communities
- Cultural specifics across different markets
Programme Agenda
Moderator:
Julia Petryk, CEO & Co-Founder, Calibrated
📅 May 11 | 18:00 (Kyiv time)
Navigating Finland's Defence Ecosystem
Speaker:
Mikko-Pekka Hanski, Co-Founder, Double Tap Investment Ltd
📅 May 12 | 18:00 (Kyiv time)
Entering Norway’s Defence Market
Speakers:
Tevje Ravn Eggan, Cluster Manager, NORDSEC – Nordic Defence and Security Cluster
Sigbjørn Albertsen, Senior Adviser for Defense and Dual-Use, Norwegian Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce (NUCC)
📅 May 13 | 18:00 (Kyiv time)
Mapping the French Defence Industrial Base: Strengths, Challenges and Opportunities for Cooperation
Speaker:
Laurent Macia, International and Innovation Manager, GICAT
📅 May 14 | 18:00 (Kyiv time)
Inside Lithuania’s Defence Market
Speakers:
Vidmantas Vaitulevičius, Industry Development Manager, Innovation Agency Lithuania
Speaker from Invest Lithuania (TBA)
📅 May 15 | 18:00 (Kyiv time)
Preparing for Eurosatory 2026: Strategy and Practical Guidance
Speaker:
Louis-Marie Le Béon, Deputy Sales Director, COGES EVENTS
(Eurosatory, Expodefensa & SITM)
Registration
Registration is subject to approval by the organisers.
After submitting your application:
- Your registration will be reviewed
- You will receive a confirmation email with a payment link
- Once payment is completed, you will receive full participation details
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