EDA Defence Industry Conference

Organised by the European Defence Agency (EDA), the EDA Defence Industry Conference 2026 focuses on strengthening cooperation, innovation, and resilience within the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB) in response to Europe’s evolving security environment.

The conference will take place on 26 February 2026, from 09:30 to 16:00, in a hybrid format, hosted at the European Parliament premises in Brussels.

Programme Overview

Opening addresses by EDA senior leadership and the Chair of the European Parliament SEDE Committee
EDA briefings on:
- Industry engagement and Industry, Synergies & Enablers (ISE) activities
- Capability development and armament procurement
- Research, technology and innovation initiatives relevant to industry
Panel discussion: Strengthening Cooperation and Interoperability in the European Defence Industry, with contributions from industry representatives, ASD and Members of the European Parliament
Networking lunch for on-site participants
Institutional updates from:
- The European Commission (DG DEFIS) on defence industry matters
- The European Investment Bank (EIB)
Keynote address by the European External Action Service (EEAS)
Panel discussion: Institutional and Industry Efforts to Secure Defence Supply Chains, addressing resilience, cooperation and strategic dependencies
Concluding remarks by EDA and the SEDE Committee Chair

All sessions will be complemented by interactive Q&A exchanges with participants.

Key Information

Date: 26 February 2026
Time: 09:30 – 16:00
Venue: European Parliament premises, Brussels

Registration

Participants are kindly requested to confirm their attendance by filling in the registration form before 9 February 2026 (COB). Confirmation of registration will be communicated by mid-February.

For participants attending in person, an additional step will be required after confirmation, consisting of registration in the European Parliament’s internal system. A separate link for this process will be provided in due course.

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