C2Lab Event with Comprehensive Security focus in Kuopio

European Defence Week 2025 serves as a flagship platform to activate, connect, and showcase the pan-European defence, security, and strategic innovation ecosystem. Held for the first time in Paris, this five-day event brings together key public and private stakeholders to explore the future of Europe's strategic capabilities and reinforce cross-sector collaboration. The programme is structured around thematic focus days designed to engage distinct communities across the defence and security landscape: Monday – Industry Day A dedicated session with strong participation from armed forces and defence companies. Tuesday – Policy Forum Featuring high-level representatives from European institutions, delegations, and venture funds. Wednesday – Investment Forum Focused on connecting innovative projects with public and private investment sources. Thursday – Defence Business Angels Day Launch of a new European initiative to support early-stage innovation in defence. Thursday–Friday – TechTour Sessions A platform for startups and innovators to pitch dual-use technologies and engage in panel discussions. Open to professionals from the defence industry, public institutions, finance, research, and technology sectors, European Defence Week 2025 offers a unique opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and build lasting partnerships for Europe’s strategic autonomy. Date: 27–31 October 2025 Venue: Bpifrance, 6–8 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris, France For more information, visit the official event page. To register, please use the registration link here.

Smart textiles are playing an increasingly important role in the defence sector, offering advanced solutions in protection, connectivity, and operational performance. These innovations enable new applications such as health monitoring, adaptive camouflage, and energy harvesting. Organised by the Enterprise Europe Network, this international webinar will take place ahead of the A+A Trade Fair (4–7 November 2025) and will showcase recent technological advancements, as well as current EU funding opportunities that support research, development, and cross-border collaboration in smart textile innovation for defence. The programme will feature contributions from scientific and technological experts from North Rhine-Westphalia, Baden-Württemberg, Saxony (Germany), Łódź (Poland), and Hauts-de-France (France). Agenda Highlights: Science Session Nanoshield Project – Prof. Amir Fahmi, Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences Interdisciplinary R&D in Defence Textiles – Paulina Król & Paweł Kubiak, MORATEX Modernising Protective Apparel – Prof. Yordan Kyosev, Saeed Hassan, and Nataliya Sadretdinova, TU Dresden B2B Presentations: From Fibre to Field Lightweight Functional Fibres – Dr. Andreas De Palmenaer, Fibrecoat GmbH 303 Years of Textile Manufacturing: One Family, One Focus – Adrian Wood, DELCOTEX Flexible Anti-Shrapnel Fabrics through Industry–Lab Collaboration – Remi Thiry, TIBEKA Protections Smart Energy Textiles for Defence – Hilal Fetouhi, TIBECH Funding Opportunities Overview of EU Support Schemes – Marcus Collier-Wright, ZENIT GmbH The event will conclude with a Q&A and interactive discussion session. Click here to register for the webinar. 

Space Tech Expo Europe is the premier European event dedicated to space engineering and technology. It brings together key players from across the space supply chain to showcase innovations in launch services, satellite operations, ground systems, software, components, and dual-use technologies. Taking place in Bremen, one of Europe’s main aerospace hubs, the event provides a platform for industry professionals, researchers, and policymakers to connect, explore the latest developments, and establish strategic partnerships. The 2025 edition will feature an exhibition, technical sessions, and B2B networking opportunities. Date: 18–20 November 2025 Location: Bremen, Germany To register and view the full programme, visit the official event page. 

Milipol Paris, the leading event for homeland security and safety, is organised every two years under the aegis of the French Ministry for the Interior, in partnership with national and international institutions and governmental bodies. In 2023, it hosted over 1,100 exhibitors and welcomed more than 30,000 visitors. The next edition will take place from 18 to 21 November 2025 at Paris Nord Villepinte in Paris, France. More information and registration available via this link.