Event

Defending Europe's future, today

Organised by the Danish EU Presidency, this high-level conference on European defence industry will bring together representatives from EU institutions, NATO, Member States, and key industry actors.

The event will focus on strengthening European defence readiness and industrial cooperation in light of current security challenges. Through open dialogue, participants will explore how to accelerate capability development and ensure a resilient and united European defence by 2030.

We look forward to welcoming you in Copenhagen. 

Keynote Speakers

Andrius Kubilius, EU Commissioner for Defence and Space

Troels Lund Poulsen, Danish Minister for Defence and Deputy Prime Minister

Morten Bødskov, Danish Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs

Program

    • 08.15 - 09.00 Check-in, light breakfast and networking

    • 09.00 - 09.30 Welcome and introduction

    • 09.30 - 10.45 Session 1: Rebuilding European Defence Rearmament, capabilities

    • 10.45 - 11.30 Break

    • 11.30 - 12.45 Session 2: European defence industry: from fragmentation to cooperation. Current challenges for Europe's defence industry

    • 12.45 - 13.45 Lunch

    • 13.45 - 15.30 Session 3: Production for the front line. European defence industrial cooperation with Ukraine

    • 15.30 - 16.30 Closing remarks and drinks reception