European Defence Supply 2026: Defence Supply Chains Event

Event: European Defence Supply EDS: Connecting Civilian Technology with Europe’s Defence Supply Chains

2026-08-07 From Veronika Maucher 2 min Reading Time

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The 2nd Edition of European Defence Supply, taking place on 13 and 14 October 2026 in Hamburg, will focus on access to maritime, aerospace, and critical infrastructure supply chains. Once again, the event aims to connect civilian technology providers with the defence sector to strengthen Europe’s technological sovereignty.

In a rapidly changing security landscape, both demand and defence budgets are steadily increasing. The European Defence Supply offers a neutral platform to facilitate the entry of civilian technology providers into the defence industry. The event aims to foster new partnerships, provide answers to questions, and ease market access. Discussions will cover NATO strategies and the challenges faced by new market entrants, addressed through practical presentations and discussions.

Register now on www.european-defence-supply.com!

Our speakers and formats

The conference on 14 October 2026 will feature a balanced programme with various Talk, Knowledge, and Networking formats, including:

Keynotes & Expert Lectures on security and industrial policy frameworks, including NATO and EU strategies, defence procurement, market access, and opportunities and challenges for new market entrants.
Deep Dives on practical requirements for entering European defence supply chains, including certification and compliance, public procurement, cybersecurity, funding programmes, dual-use technologies, and supply-chain sovereignty.
Panel Discussions on scaling Europe’s defence industry, procurement processes, cooperation between OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, SMEs and start-ups, and resilient, localised supply chains.
Networking Opportunities, including an informal reception on the evening before.

As keynote speakers, among others, we welcome:

Dr. Tomasz Husak, Director DG Defence Industry and Space at the European Commission who will talk about how to scale Europe’s defence technologies.
General (Ret.) Chris Badia, former NATO official, who will provide a strategic analysis of the future of European supply chains following the Zeitenwende.
Major General Michael Bender from the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Utilisation of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw).
Dr. Jörg Wissdorf from the Special Task Force on Ukraine, Federal Ministry of Defence (BMVG).

Networking and matchmaking

(Source: EDS)

A key component of the European Defence Supply and our goal is networking. The evening prior will feature an informal reception inviting relaxed exchanges. During the event, our participants will have various opportunities to talk and connect with representatives from industry, politics, and the military. Furthermore, our exhibition area provides the chance to gather information directly from manufacturers and find future cooperation partners. Naturally, we offer coffee breaks and lunch as additional opportunities for casual networking.

Target audience and benefits

The European Defence Supply is aimed at CEOs, CTOs, and decision-makers from industrial companies looking to explore new market opportunities, as well as medium-sized enterprises in the fields of mechanical engineering, electronics, software, robotics, additive manufacturing, and materials science. Innovative start-ups and scale-ups specialised in sensor technology, AI, IoT, or dual-use technologies will also benefit from insights and the opportunity to establish direct connections with integrators and procurers.

Date and registration

The event will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel Hamburg, featuring a networking event on 13 October at 6:30 pm and the conference on 14 October starting at 8 am. Further information and registration are available on the event's website.

Register now on www.european-defence-supply.com!

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