Warsaw, Poland

EUROPEAN AIR DEFENCE COST & CAPABILITY SUMMIT 2026

Mobilising Industry, Capital And Procurement Into Air Defence Capability To Protect Europe

KEY INFORMATION

Warsaw, Poland

November 24-25, 2026

09:00 - 17:30 Local Time

30+

High-Level Speakers

20+

Presentations

Panel Discussions

Hours of Networking

Days of Insights

What to expect

As defense priorities evolve across Europe, Warsaw has become a key hub for urgent capability delivery and transformation. Amid growing regional security demands, this summit is Europe’s leading platform for defense leaders, NATO, and industry to accelerate modernization, boost readiness, and integrate advanced technologies.

Over two days, participants will gain actionable strategies for faster program delivery, smarter portfolio governance, and stronger coordination between governments, allies, and industry.

Conference format

This 2-day conference addresses key challenges in mega-project delivery, focusing on:

Managing complex giga-project portfolios

Optimizing workforce and supply chains

Integrating AI and digital tools into infrastructure planning

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

Strategy, Finance & Delivery

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

Innovation, Digitalization & Sustainability

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.

Event SPEAKERS

Matthias Wasinger

Security and Defence-Policy, Strategy and Joint Warfare

Austrian Armed Forces

Mike Baulkwill

Combat Air Strategy Director

BAE Systems UK

Line Rindvig

CEO

Defence Builder

Martin Suitters

Head of Innovation and Capability - Strategic Domain

UK Defence Solutions Centre

Artur Jakubczyk

Senior Director, Military & Government Projects

PBN Invest Sp. z o.o.

Juandre De Bruyn

CEO

ABRIS Design Group

Maxime Bagnoud

Senior Project Manager

Swiss Army

Tomasz Darmolinski

CEO

Fundacja Żelazny

Event HIGHLIGHTS

Keynote & case study presentations

Roundtables

Workshops

Panel discussions

Networking

Post-conference networking

Key takeaways

A shared threat and cost per engagement picture for Europe, backed by real data and frontline lessons

A practical model for layered and sustainable air defence, from sensors and C2 to effectors and hardening

Clear design rules for matching each threat with the cheapest effective effector

A blueprint for transforming procurement toward cost per engagement, speed, openness and industrial scale

Concrete commitments: pilot projects, framework paths, test windows, co production options and financing routes

Named contacts across governments, NATO and industry to move from talk to decisions

Everything you need to know about This event in one spot.

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Why is this event right for you?

This summit is designed for defense leaders working to deliver capabilities faster, strengthen allied collaboration, and modernize complex portfolios. Over two days, you’ll learn how governments, NATO partners, and industry are applying digital tools, advanced analytics, and smarter acquisition models to meet Europe’s urgent readiness requirements. If your mandate includes speed, integration, resilience, or transformation, Defense PPM Warsaw 2026 will equip you with the insights you need.

Event partners

PREMIUM GOLD SPONSOR

Planisware is a global provider of software solutions for project portfolio management. Planisware solutions are specifically designed to support product development, engineering and IT business processes. For more than 20 years, Planisware has been helping its customers to achieve strategic and innovative excellence, make valid business decisions and increase portfolio value.

Event registration

€ 2399

Access to all conference sessions
Access to all networking activities during the conference
Conference materials
Coffee breaks with snacks and refreshments
Networking lunch

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