{"id":2642,"date":"2025-04-23T09:13:39","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T06:13:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/kalendar-iventiv\/"},"modified":"2025-12-14T16:56:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T14:56:35","slug":"events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/en\/events\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Calendar of Defence Tech Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Your guide to key defence and dual-use tech events around the world \u2014 from Ukraine to the global stage. Explore upcoming conferences, expos, hackathons, and investment forums shaping the future of defence innovation. For a more comprehensive focus on Ukrainian events, switch to the <a href=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/uk\/events\/\">Ukrainian version of the calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><strong>Would you like to add an event to the calendar?<\/strong> Write to team@thedefender.media<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"calendar\"><\/div><script>var cec_events = [{\"title\":\"Dark Drones\",\"start\":\"2026-01-22\",\"external_url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/oceanautonomy.no\\\/dark-drones\",\"image\":\"https:\\\/\\\/stage.thedefender.media\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/01\\\/screenshot-2026-01-13-at-18.28.16.webp\",\"description\":\"\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\"><\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\"><strong>Join other industry experts, researchers, and end-users for a two-day event on January 22-23 in Trondheim, Norway, where we will examine the challenges of operating and detecting drones in demanding conditions.<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\">The event will consist of a conference part, a workshop, and a demonstration in the cold, dark waters outside Trondheim.<\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\">More&nbsp;information about the program, speakers, and venue will be announced before Christmas. 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Others may request an invitation, but due to the topic and nature of the event, we reserve the right to select the participants.<\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\">\\ud83d\\udccd <strong>Location<\\\/strong>: Trondheim, Norway<br>\\ud83d\\udcc5 <strong>Date<\\\/strong>: January 22-23, 2026<\\\/p>\\n\",\"extendedProps\":{\"time_start\":\"\",\"time_end\":\"\"},\"end\":\"2026-01-24\"},{\"title\":\"EDTH Community Meetup: Online Networking for Defense Innovators\",\"start\":\"2026-01-27\",\"external_url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/luma.com\\\/edth-networking\",\"image\":\"https:\\\/\\\/stage.thedefender.media\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/01\\\/96d1e988-15be-4a50-8ebe-ca744a88d666.webp\",\"description\":\"\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\"><\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\"><strong>\\u200bMeet other members of the EDTH Community \\u2014 founders, investors, engineers, and innovators from across Europe\\u2019s defense tech ecosystem.<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\">\\u200bThis interactive networking session is your chance to connect, exchange ideas, and explore new opportunities for collaboration. Expect small, dynamic breakout sessions designed to encourage engaging discussions and help you build valuable connections in just one hour.<\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\">\\ud83d\\udccd <strong>Location<\\\/strong>: Online<br>\\ud83d\\udcc5 <strong>Date<\\\/strong>: January 27, 2026<\\\/p>\\n\",\"extendedProps\":{\"time_start\":\"20:00\",\"time_end\":\"21:00\"},\"end\":\"2026-01-27\"},{\"title\":\"EDTH x Snake Island Institute\\u2069 \\u2013 Mentoring Call with Viktoriia Honcharuk\",\"start\":\"2026-01-16\",\"external_url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/luma.com\\\/edth-sii\",\"image\":\"https:\\\/\\\/stage.thedefender.media\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/01\\\/74b26b0a-446d-4fcc-b9ff-c5af3bfbad93.webp\",\"description\":\"\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\"><\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\">\\u200bJoin us for a mentoring session with Viktoriia Honcharuk from the Snake Island Institute. 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On day two, we will shift focus to innovation, looking at&nbsp;how the home estate can build resilience and readiness for potential conflict, and look ahead to what skills and knowledge Defence needs to stay ahead while continuing to deliver.<\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\">\\ud83d\\udccd <strong>Location<\\\/strong>: Chatham, Kent, The UK<br>\\ud83d\\udcc5 <strong>Date<\\\/strong>: March 2-3, 2026<\\\/p>\\n\",\"extendedProps\":{\"time_start\":\"\",\"time_end\":\"\"},\"end\":\"2026-03-04\"},{\"title\":\"DAIC CONNECT 2026\",\"start\":\"2026-03-16\",\"external_url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.chiefdisruptor.com\\\/2026-daic-connect-registration\",\"image\":\"https:\\\/\\\/stage.thedefender.media\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/01\\\/1763037121814.jpeg\",\"description\":\"\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\"><\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\">Attend to gain insights on the latest developments in AI for Defence and network with representatives from other AI companies and the MOD at&nbsp;<strong>DAIC Connect 2026:<\\\/strong>&nbsp;the industry engagement day hosted in partnership with the&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.gov.uk\\\/government\\\/groups\\\/defence-artificial-intelligence-centre\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\\\">Defence AI Centre (DAIC)<\\\/a>.<\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\">The DAIC enables and accelerates ambitious, safe, and responsible AI adoption across UK Defence, working collaboratively with government, industry, academia, and allies to provide strategic advantage.<\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\">The goal of this third DAIC Connect is to foster a deeper collective understanding of the Defence AI market and associated challenges and to develop valuable connections between Defence and Industry.<\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\">\\ud83d\\udccd <strong>Location<\\\/strong>: London, The UK<br>\\ud83d\\udcc5 <strong>Date<\\\/strong>: March 16, 2026<\\\/p>\\n\",\"extendedProps\":{\"time_start\":\"\",\"time_end\":\"\"},\"end\":\"2026-03-16\"},{\"title\":\"Field-Testing Day by EDTH Kyiv\",\"start\":\"2026-01-31\",\"external_url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/docs.google.com\\\/forms\\\/d\\\/e\\\/1FAIpQLSdB3avO1r3-NKytuIDaDDcaW3Afx1opgKdFvEvhW4rDJMwfAA\\\/viewform\",\"image\":\"https:\\\/\\\/stage.thedefender.media\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/01\\\/1767603767290.webp\",\"description\":\"\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\"><\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\">The Field-Testing Day on Saturday, 31 January, 9 am &#8211; 2 pm, will bring together 5\\u20138 cutting-edge startups to showcase and test their technologies in a provided testing area in Kyiv, Ukraine.<\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\">With capabilities for altitude testing up to 4 km and a 5 km radius, the site enables advanced drone and defense technology demonstrations under controlled, secure conditions.<\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\">The event is designed for TRL 1\\u20134 teams and focuses on early validation and core functionality, such as whether a drone flies and the systems work. 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Witness battlefield-proven systems in action. Capabilities tested under real operational conditions.<\\\/li>\\n\\n\\n\\n<li><strong>Direct Company Access<\\\/strong>. Meet Ukrainian technology teams directly. No intermediaries\\u2014connect with engineers and operators.<\\\/li>\\n\\n\\n\\n<li><strong>Operational Insights<\\\/strong>. Learn from those who have deployed these systems in combat. Real lessons, real data, real outcomes.<\\\/li>\\n\\n\\n\\n<li><strong>Curated Networking<\\\/strong>. Connect with vetted professionals. 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He has worked across some of Europe&#8217;s most complex government and multi-agency programmes, with a focus on aligning innovation to mission needs, accelerating capability into real-world environments, and unlocking long-term commercial value.<\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\">\\u200bThis workshop gives attendees a clear route from prototype to paid defence work. Karve will show how to secure an end-user sponsor, shape a minimal viable pilot that meets acceptance metrics, and convert results into funded contracts across EU and NATO pathways. 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In this dynamic environment, we are presenting a completely new trade fair format in Germany: the\\u00a0<strong>EURO DEFENCE EXPO (EUDEX)<\\\/strong>, linked to the renowned\\u00a0<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.security-essen.de\\\/impetus_provider\\\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\\\">security essen<\\\/a>, the leading trade fair for civil security.<\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\">The two parallel shows will create a new platform that integrates civil and military&nbsp;<strong>security technologies<\\\/strong>&nbsp;and involves all relevant partners. 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This hackathon will demonstrate the talent and drive of the European ecosystem.<\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\">\\ud83d\\udccd\\u00a0<strong>Location<\\\/strong>: Warsaw, Poland<br>\\ud83d\\udcc5\\u00a0<strong>Date<\\\/strong>: December 5-7, 2025<\\\/p>\\n\",\"extendedProps\":{\"time_start\":\"\",\"time_end\":\"\"},\"end\":\"2025-12-08\"},{\"title\":\"EDTH x Viktoriia Yaremchuk\\u2069 \\u2013 Autonomous Systems and Intelligence on Ukraine\\u2019s Frontline: Myths and Reality\",\"start\":\"2025-11-25\",\"external_url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/luma.com\\\/edth-webinar-Viktoriia-Yaremchuk\",\"image\":\"https:\\\/\\\/stage.thedefender.media\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/11\\\/f452f609-dc96-4b85-85eb-1cd4ad6b7e8a.avif\",\"description\":\"\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\"><\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\">\\u200bViktoriia Yaremchuk, Co-Founder &amp; CEO of\\u00a0<strong>Farsight Vision<\\\/strong>, is a tech innovator and entrepreneur with extensive experience in R&amp;D, software and product development, and business strategy. With a strong background in data analytics, startup growth, and cross-cultural communication, Viktoriia brings a unique perspective on how emerging technologies are shaping defense and innovation in times of war.<\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\">\\u200bThis session will explore how autonomous systems and autonomous intelligence are functioning in the current Ukrainian contact line environment \\u2014 separating widespread myths from the real technological and operational picture.<\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\">\\ud83d\\udccd\\u00a0<strong>Location<\\\/strong>: Zoom<br>\\ud83d\\udcc5\\u00a0<strong>Date<\\\/strong>: November 25, 2025<\\\/p>\\n\",\"extendedProps\":{\"time_start\":\"20:00\",\"time_end\":\"21:00\"},\"end\":\"2025-11-25\"},{\"title\":\"New Defense Summit 2025\",\"start\":\"2025-11-17\",\"external_url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/luma.com\\\/new-defense-summit-2025\",\"image\":\"https:\\\/\\\/stage.thedefender.media\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/11\\\/037c4cea-8fef-4b06-8a18-94e8238aa8fd.avif\",\"description\":\"\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\"><\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\"><strong>The New Defense Summit helps innovators go from prototype to viable defense company.<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\">\\u200bJoin us to connect with investors, industry experts, and decision-makers and accelerate the next wave of defense innovation!<\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\">\\u200b<em>\\u200b\\u200bThis one-day conference will help you:<\\\/em><\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<ul class=\\\"wp-block-list\\\">\\n<li>\\u200b<strong>Develop your business:<\\\/strong>\\u00a0land your first customer, forge partnerships, and meet the connections to scale.<\\\/li>\\n\\n\\n\\n<li>\\u200b<strong>Secure capital:<\\\/strong>\\u00a0meet business angels, venture funds, and strategic partners or access non-dilutive financing.<\\\/li>\\n\\n\\n\\n<li>\\u200b<strong>Navigate regulation &amp; procurement:<\\\/strong>\\u00a0decode export controls and compliance, understand security accreditation, and chart practical routes into procurement.<\\\/li>\\n<\\\/ul>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\">\\ud83d\\udccd\\u00a0<strong>Location<\\\/strong>:\\u00a0Berlin, Germany<br>\\ud83d\\udcc5\\u00a0<strong>Date<\\\/strong>: November 17, 2025<\\\/p>\\n\",\"extendedProps\":{\"time_start\":\"10:00\",\"time_end\":\"19:00\"},\"end\":\"2025-11-17\"},{\"title\":\"European Defense Tech Hackathon \\u2013 Switzerland\",\"start\":\"2025-11-28\",\"external_url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/luma.com\\\/edth-2025-switzerland\",\"image\":\"https:\\\/\\\/stage.thedefender.media\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/10\\\/1761058484292.jpeg\",\"description\":\"\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\"><\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\">\\u200bThat\\u2019s why we\\u2019re bringing together&nbsp;<strong>100+ hackers, builders, and visionaries<\\\/strong>&nbsp;from across Europe and beyond for a three-day hackathon in Switzerland.<\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\">\\u200bThis isn\\u2019t just another hackathon\\u2014it\\u2019s the&nbsp;<strong>launchpad for the next generation of dual-use and defense technology<\\\/strong>!<\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\">\\ud83d\\udccd\\u00a0<strong>Location<\\\/strong>: Zurich, Switzerland<br>\\ud83d\\udcc5\\u00a0<strong>Date<\\\/strong>: November 28-30, 2025<\\\/p>\\n\",\"extendedProps\":{\"time_start\":\"\",\"time_end\":\"\"},\"end\":\"2025-12-01\"},{\"title\":\"Defense Tech and Dual Use Conference\",\"start\":\"2025-11-06\",\"external_url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/luma.com\\\/defensetech\",\"image\":\"https:\\\/\\\/stage.thedefender.media\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/10\\\/1e5e5a11-f14d-4e4d-8a2e-26c2d5e08578.avif\",\"description\":\"\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\"><\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\">\\u200bDefence Tech is a mission-driven summit designed for founders building with purpose, and for the government and investors who support them.<\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\">The organisers are bringing together 200 defence tech founders, investors, operators, and government leaders at the Digital Garage in San Francisco. 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Discussions at the event will provide valuable insights into the evolving role that drone specific munitions will play in future warfare.<\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\">\\ud83d\\udccd\\u00a0<strong>Location<\\\/strong>: Huntsville, AL, USA<br>\\ud83d\\udcc5\\u00a0<strong>Date<\\\/strong>: November 5-6, 2025<\\\/p>\\n\",\"extendedProps\":{\"time_start\":\"\",\"time_end\":\"\"},\"end\":\"2025-11-07\"},{\"title\":\"Defense TechConnect Innovation Summit and Expo\",\"start\":\"2025-11-19\",\"external_url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/events.techconnect.org\\\/DTCFall\\\/\",\"image\":\"https:\\\/\\\/stage.thedefender.media\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/10\\\/defense-techconnect.webp\",\"description\":\"\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\"><\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\">Defense TechConnect Innovation Summit and Expo unites the innovation community with the US Department of Defense for the benefit of national security and societal advancement. 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From cross-border collaboration in the Baltic region to breakthrough funding models and the evolving relationship between industry primes and startups, the day dives into the key forces driving defence transformation.&nbsp;<\\\/p>\\n\\n\\n\\n<p class=\\\"wp-block-paragraph\\\">Taking place on&nbsp;<strong>22 September 2025<\\\/strong>&nbsp;in Tallinn, the&nbsp;full-day programme is structured around thematic blocks, each featuring a keynote presentation and a panel discussion. Topics range from regional cooperation and funding mechanisms to operationally tested innovation and startup\\u2013industry dynamics. 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