Europe’s defence and security landscape is undergoing profound change. Geopolitical tensions, hybrid threats, rapid advances in artificial intelligence, and increasingly fragile supply chains demand new, smart, sovereign, and sustainable approaches to security and industrial resilience.
IPEC 2026 – Defence & Security brings together European experts from industry, SMEs, scale-ups, research, and institutions to discuss practical technologies and strategies that strengthen Europe’s security capabilities. The conference focuses on AI-driven defence solutions, secure embedded software, sovereign industrial AI, resilient PNT systems, trustworthy Voice AI, and dual-use innovations bridging civil and military applications.
Through concrete use cases and applied technology insights, IPEC 2026 highlights how AI, data, and autonomy can accelerate complex defence and industrial projects, reinforce critical infrastructure, and support resilient European supply chains. A curated virtual project showcase further fosters dialogue and collaboration among participants.
IPEC 2026 is designed for decision-makers and experts committed to shaping Europe’s defence and security capabilities in a responsible, resilient, and future-oriented manner.
Date
17.03.2026 - 09:00–13:00
Format
Online Event
Participation fee
Free of charge, but registration required.
Eligibility and Registration Notice
Participation in the event is subject to eligibility requirements. Access cannot be granted to individuals or entities from countries subject to EU or German arms embargoes, including in particular Russia, Belarus, Iran, North Korea, and China.
Registration must be completed using a professional (business or institutional) email address. Registrations using private email addresses cannot be accepted.