Please note:
The Norwegian-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce (NUCC) is not the organiser of this event and does not handle registration.
Event language: Norwegian
Registration and further details are available on the organiser's page:
Date: 26 March 2026
Time: 08:30–09:30 (doors open at 08:00)
Location: Rosenkrantz' gate 7, 0159 Oslo (entrance from Kristian IVs gate)
Officers and drone operators from the Ukrainian Armed Forces will share their experiences, including representatives from the "Da Vinci Wolves" unit and the 59th Infantry Brigade, which are at the forefront of deploying unmanned systems in combat.
The discussion will also explore what these experiences mean for Norway and how lessons from Ukraine can contribute to strengthening innovation and deterrence capabilities. Defence Robotics UA will present how civil society can support military innovation through close cooperation with frontline units.
Speakers include:
- Oleksandr Yabchanka, Captain and Commander of Unmanned Systems, "Da Vinci Wolves", 59th Infantry Brigade, Ukrainian Armed Forces
- Oleksii Makhrinskyi, Major and Deputy Commander, "Da Vinci Wolves", 59th Infantry Brigade
- Ivan Kutiepov, Major, Deputy Commander of the Brigade's UAS Units and Communications Chief, 59th Infantry Brigade
- Representative from Munkene AS
The event will also feature comments and a panel discussion with Norwegian experts.
Programme highlights
08:00 – Doors open. Coffee and fresh pastries served
08:30 – Opening remarks by Defence Robotics UA
09:30 – Panel discussion concludes. Networking continues
10:00 – End of event
ORGANISERS: Defence Robotics UA, our member Corporate Communications, and Polyteknisk Forening.
