The PAKCon Defense Hive is hosted in collaboration with Project A and will take place in Berlin, on September 20, 2024 at the YPOG Hub.
Industry leaders, venture capitalists, military commanders, defense tech start-ups, and public sector representatives come together to explore the dynamic landscape of defense technology.
The event will feature insightful discussions on securing funding, impulses from military command, overcoming regulatory hurdles and fostering collaboration between traditional defense companies and innovative start-ups.
Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities within the sector, engage in networking opportunities, and participate in collaborative sessions aimed at shaping the future of defense technology.
Program
as of July 26, 2024; subject to changes
09:30 am | Registration / Meet and Greet
10:00 am |Introductory Discussion: Geopolitical Challenges, Risks and Threats
11:00 am | Keynote: State of Defense Tech Ecosystem in Europe
11:30 am | Coffee Break
12:00 pm | Panel 1: Charting the Course – Overcoming Barriers for Defense Tech Start-Ups
12:45 pm | Impulse 1
01:00 pm | Lunch
02:00 pm | Panel 2: Investing in Defense Tech – Facilitating Change and Navigating Investment Hurdles
02:45 pm | Coffee Break
03:15 pm | Panel 3: Bridging Traditions and Innovations – Mutual Lessons for Defense Industry and Start-Ups
