The DEFEA Conference, hosted by the international defence and security exhibition DEFEA – Defence Exhibition Athens, will take place May 15, 2024, at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center.

The conference will delve into the crucial issues of Research and Innovation, Defence Technology, and Defence Industry.

This high-profile event is a premier gathering focused on Defence, Security and the Defence Industry. It is designed to showcase and discuss best practices in establishing innovation ecosystems and fostering the growth of the defence industry and technology.

All interested parties may register here and download the agenda. 

According to a relevant announcement, keynote speakers include:

• Nikolaos Dendias, Minister of National Defence
• Dimitrios Choupis, Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff 
• Catherine Kavvada, Director DG DEFIS B for Secure and Connected Space
• Pablo Gonzalez, Vice Chairman of the Defence Business Unit (DBU), ASD
• Giuseppe Cossiga, President of AIAD Italian Industries Federation
• Nikos Giannopoulos, Head of Unit, JRC – Joint Research Center, EU Commission

According to the organising authority, the number of available seats is limited, hence it is strongly recommended that parties promptly complete their registration, as it will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

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