Defense PPM London 2026
London, UK
What to expect
As Europe strengthens its collective defense posture and long-term capability planning, London stands as the strategic hub for collaboration, governance, and leadership. The European Defence Project & Program Leadership Summit brings together senior executives from ministries of defense, NATO headquarters, industry primes, and technology innovators to shape the future of European defense portfolios.
This summit focuses on strategic leadership, governance, and innovation ecosystems, providing an exclusive platform for stakeholders to align on multi-national priorities, portfolio optimization, and high- impact partnerships. Over two days, participants will gain practical insights to drive efficiency, innovation, and interoperability across some of the most complex defense programs in the world.
Conference format
This 2-day conference addresses key challenges in mega-project delivery, focusing on:
In addition to our traditional formats—keynotes, panel discussions, and expert presentations—we’re introducing interactive sessions for enhanced learning and practical application.
DAY 1
Focus: Aligning national infrastructure visions with mega-project execution. Explore how senior leaders, PMOs, and investors collaborate to deliver giga-scale infrastructure efficiently and sustainably. Learn about governance, risk management, and project prioritization within Vision 2030 portfolios.
DAY 2
Focus: Driving execution through technology, AI, and sustainable practices. Discover how digital twins, predictive analytics, smart city solutions, and ESG frameworks are applied in Gulf mega-projects. Learn practical strategies for workforce upskilling, supply chain optimization, and leveraging technology for resilient infrastructure.
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Why is this event right for you?
Engage with senior executives from European ministries of defense, NATO, and leading industry innovators as they align on long-term capability planning. Discover how strategic governance, multinational collaboration, and technology ecosystems are redefining Europe’s defense portfolios. Learn actionable approaches to interoperability, innovation at scale, and sustainable delivery. If you lead strategy, governance, or execution on high-impact defense programs, this summit equips you to navigate Europe’s evolving defense landscape.
Event partners
GOLD SPONSOR
cplace is a modern software platform for project and portfolio management (PPM). It revolutionizes and transforms the way people and organizations collaborate, enabling companies to efficiently manage complex projects. cplace combines the reliability of standard software with the flexibility of customized solutions. The adaptive platform with built-in AI provides a unified data foundation, promotes cross-site and cross-functional collaboration, and can be adapted in real time.
International industry leaders, including those in the automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical and life sciences, and mechanical engineering industries, rely on cplace to develop innovative and complex products, utilize resources efficiently, improve decision-making processes, and successfully complete projects.
Behind the cplace brand is collaboration Factory GmbH, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Munich, Germany.
Event registration
2 DAY CONFERENCE
REGISTRATION-
Access to all conference sessions
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Access to all networking activities during the conference
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Conference materials
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Coffee breaks with snacks and refreshments
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Networking lunch
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