What can I expect?

The bi-annual Nordic Defence Industry Seminar (NDIS) is in 2022 is hosted by Denmark. The seminar is arranged by the Danish Ministry of Defence, the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO), and the DI Danish Defence and Security Association (DI FoS). 

NDIS is organized within the framework of the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO). The main aim and purpose of NORDEFCO is to strengthen the participating nations’ defence, explore common synergies and facilitate efficient common solutions. NDIS allows for networking, knowledge exchange, business-to-business, and government-to-business that supports the NORDEFCO aim.

The event will include seminars and discussions with speakers including Denmark's Minister of Defence, National Armaments Directors, and key industry leaders from the Nordic countries. There will also be an exhibition of primarily the Nordic defence industries.

NDIS attracts around 300 attendees and will be a great opportunity to meet and network with decision-makers from the Nordic governments, armed forces and industry, and stakeholders.

Main topics of NDIS 2022:

• National capability needs – future armed forces – a longer perspective
• Armed forces demand to acquisition today and in the future
• Security of supply and total defence
• EU and the European Defence Fund
• NORDIC cooperation opportunities

Verner Kristiansen as moderator   

NDIS 2022 will be moderated by Verner Kristiansen. Verner Kristiansen has thirty years of experience in strategic communication and international development. He has worked for the UN, Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Copenhagen-based think tank Monday Morning. Results-orientation of interactive conferences is a particular interest he has developed over the past ten years of advisory services to decision-makers and practitioners in private companies, governments, and civil society. Further details and references are on www.vernerkristiansen.dk.

What do I need to know?

NDIS 2022 will take place at the Confederation of Danish Industry at Industriens Hus, Copenhagen.  

The event will start with an icebreaker on the afternoon/evening of May 31, 2022. This will be an opportunity for you to register for the event and network with other participants. Drinks and snacks will be served.

The seminar will take place on June 1-2, 2022. June 1, 2022, will finish with a joint dinner with room for networking. June 2, 2022, will finish with a joint lunch.

Everything is included in the price.

Hotel

We will recommend you to stay at Wakeup Copenhagen, with which The Confederation of Danish Industry has an agreement. You will receive a booking link to the hotel in your confirmation e-mail. 

The programme below will be updated with speakers continuously.