Preliminary Programme in Hamburg *
Insights from industry experts and market participants
13 October 2026 - Networking Event
6:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Meet & exchange with speakers and fellow attendees
We cordially invite you to spend the evening of 13 October 2026 with us! Get in the mood for the event here, engage in conversation and exchange ideas on current topics. Enjoy intensive networking in an atmospheric setting!
Opening Words by the Organizer
Maria Beyer-Fistrich
Editor-in-Chief Aerospace & Defence
Vogel Communications Group
14 October 2026 - Welcome Reception & Conference
from 8:00 a.m.
Check in & Welcome Coffee
Participant check-in, networking, and first discussions with participants at the European Defence Supply event location.
Note: Please expect stricter entry controls. There may be slightly longer times for waiting.
9:00 - 9:10 a.m.
Opening Words & Introduction
Maria Beyer-Fistrich
Editor-in-Chief Aerospace & Defence
Vogel Communications Group
9:10 - 11:00 a.m.
Keynote Speech
European Defence Supply Chains after the "Zeitenwende"
Capability development, NATO readiness, the role of the civilian industry – A Strategic analysis
Keynote Speech
Defence Reform Agenda: How procurement is to become faster and more market-oriented
What is set to change as a result of the restructuring and what new suppliers need to know.
Panel Discussion
The New Procurement Interface
What industry needs to understand before making initial contact with authorities/prime contractors: roles, processes, expectations, common mistakes.
11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Networking Break an Exhibition
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Deep Dive
Defence Market Entry Without Legal Blind Spots
Public procurement law, export controls, ITAR/EAR, confidentiality, security clearance, NIS2, liability, IP.
Best Practice
From Civil Technology to Defence Supplier
A company reports on getting started, training, choosing a partner, challenges, certification and scaling up.
12:30 - 1:45 p.m.
Lunch break and Networking
Informal exchange at thematic tables with clusters, associations, and peers.
1:45 - 3:15 p.m.
Impulse Keynote
Hamburg as a Defence Supply Hub
Location criteria: maritime industry, aerospace, MRO, ports, logistics, critical infrastructure, North German cluster.
Panel Discussion
Maritime Defence Supply Chains
Naval supply chains: ships, sensors, software, underwater technology, energy, cyber security, marine electronics.
Impulse Session
Dual-Use Technologies That Actually Matter
Brief insights into autonomy, drones, embedded systems, sensor technology, space, advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity.
3:15 - 3:45 p.m.
Short Coffee break and Networking
3:45 - 5:15 p.m.
Lecture
From Prototype to Procurement
Funding and innovation pathways: EDF, DIANA, EUDIS, dtec.bw, Cyber Innovation Hub, demonstrators, procurement.
Panel Discussion
Prime, Partner or Direct Supplier?
Which Defence sector route is best suited to SMEs: Prime partnership, Tier 2/Tier 3, direct supplier, or consortium?
Closing Talk
What Has to Happen Next
From networking to industrial capability – what needs to happen after the event.
5:15 - 6:00 p.m.
Closing Networking – Final discussions, follow-ups, matchmaking, contacts with exhibitors.
* Subject to change
