Naval Forge Kyiv brings together military operators, industry leaders, investors, and decision-makers from Ukraine, the Nordics, the EU, and partner countries.

The event is delivered by Defense Innovation Highway with the support of the Trade Council of Denmark and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, under an official export promotion programme, and with participation from the Unmanned Naval Association of Ukraine.

Why Attend

Naval Forge Kyiv offers a unique platform to:

• Gain insight into battlefield-proven naval technologies
• Connect with key stakeholders across defense, industry, and investment
• Explore cooperation opportunities between Ukraine and European partners
• Participate in targeted matchmaking and networking

Programme Overview

Day 1 — Strategy & Showcase

• 300+ international participants
• 30+ speakers from military, government, and industry
• Exhibition area featuring European and Ukrainian naval technologies
• Networking and matchmaking sessions

Day 2 — Demo & Access

Track 1: Operational Demo (Limited Access)

• Live demonstrations of Ukrainian naval systems
• Interaction with operational units and engineering teams
• Access subject to pre-selection

Track 2: Partner Sessions & Meetups

• Curated side events
• Targeted meetings with industry and investors

Participation Options

Standard – €199 (Early Bird)

• Access to Day 1 & Day 2
• General travel and logistics information
• Networking access

Senior – €499 (Early Bird, limited to 100 participants)
Includes:

• All Standard benefits
• Curated Kyiv stay recommendations
• Security and insurance contacts
• Rail pre-booking option (Warsaw/Kraków–Kyiv)
• Priority matchmaking

Delegation – €3,999 (Early Bird, limited to 60 participants)
Includes:

• All Senior benefits
• Closed dinner (Day 1, invitation-based)
• Coordinated local support (accommodation, logistics)
• Security coordination
• Demo visit access
• Expo space (2 × 2.5 m)
• Hosted introductions

Early bird valid until 17 May 2026.
Limited capacity for Senior and Delegation tiers.

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Travel & Security Information

Ukraine remains in a full-scale war environment.

The event will take place at venues in Kyiv equipped with shelters and backup infrastructure. Participants will receive security briefings and practical guidance in advance.

Attendance is a personal decision. Participants are strongly advised to:

• Conduct their own risk assessment
• Obtain appropriate travel insurance
• Follow all security recommendations

Danish Companies – Export Support

Eligible Danish companies may apply for up to 50% reimbursement of participation costs through the Trade Council of Denmark.

Application deadline: 12 May 2026
Support is subject to EU de minimis rules and approval.

👉 Apply for a place here.

Partnership Opportunities

A limited number of opportunities are available for organisations interested in:

• Hosting curated sessions
• Engaging with targeted stakeholders

Participation is application-based.

👉 Apply as a partner here.

NUCC Note

NUCC maintains ongoing cooperation with Defense Innovation Highway and shares relevant initiatives with its network that contribute to strengthening Norwegian–Ukrainian business and industry collaboration, including in strategic sectors such as defense and maritime technologies.