It features Ukrainian defence-tech companies on multimedia stands, meetings with government and business representatives, talks, contemporary art and live performances by Ukrainian artists. Taking place in Oslo from 29–31 October 2026, the festival is part of a travelling platform visiting Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki and Tallinn.
The festival brings together technology and culture, highlighting Ukraine's openness to life, dialogue and partnership, alongside its determination to defend freedom.
Key topics
- Ukrainian defence technology and industrial cooperation
- Government dialogue and meetings with defence institutions
- Business cooperation between Ukrainian manufacturers, industry representatives and investors
- Total Defence Starts in the Mind – Societal cognitive resilience
- After Captivity – Life after returning from captivity
- The War You Don’t See – Hybrid warfare and the information environment
- Ukraine and the Nordic Countries: A Forgotten Connection – Historical and contemporary links
- The Words of War – How war shapes language, culture and identity
Exhibitions and Performances
Visitors can explore multimedia presentations from more than 10 Ukrainian defence-tech manufacturers, alongside contemporary Ukrainian art examining war, national identity and the transformation of cultural symbols.
The programme also includes a lecture by Norwegian journalist and author Øystein Bogen, and live performances by Ivan Tkalenko, Dakh Daughters, Vasyl Slipak Ensemble, Orchestra 59, NAZVA and Ziferblat.
Event Details
Location: Skur 13, Filipstadveien 3, Oslo, Norway
Participation: 29. October is by invitation only. The festival is open to the public on 30–31 October, from 12:00 to 21:00.
