EDA Defence Industry Workshop

The European Defence Agency (EDA) invites representatives from the European defence industry, national defence industry associations (NDIAs), and the Aerospace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) to attend the EDA Defence Industry Workshop, taking place on Tuesday, 10 June 2025, from 10:30 to 14:30 in a hybrid format – both on-site at EDA premises in Brussels and online.

This workshop is part of EDA’s ongoing structured dialogue with industry and will provide updates on the Agency’s latest initiatives in capability development, research and innovation, and support to industry, as well as contributions from the European Commission (DG DEFIS) and the European External Action Service (EEAS).

In light of growing EU-level efforts to strengthen defence readiness and industrial resilience, the event will explore key opportunities to align industrial capabilities with strategic EU defence priorities. In-person participation is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis, while Member State representatives are invited to attend online.

Highlights of the Programme:

Institutional updates from EDA, DG DEFIS, and EEAS
Networking lunch and informal exchange
Structured discussion with industry representatives on key strategic themes:
- Ramping Up Production Volumes - Current progress and challenges ahead
- Supply Chain Resilience - Stockpiling, circularity, and industrial mutual support

Draft Agenda:

10:00–10:30 – Registration & welcome coffee
10:30–10:40 – Welcome address (Sean White, ISE Director)
10:40–10:50 – Capability Development and Armament Procurement – Update
11:10–11:20 – Research, Technology and Innovation – Update
11:40–12:00 – Security of Supply, Key Strategic Activities and wider EU policies – Update
12:00–12:10 – European Commission (DG DEFIS) update
12:10–12:20 – EEAS update
12:20–13:00 – Networking Lunch
13:00–14:30 – Structured discussion with industry

Participants are kindly requested to confirm their attendance by filling in this form, before 2 June 2025 COB. All registered participants for online attendance will receive an email with the link for access to the video teleconference and necessary details for connection.

Upcoming event

SIDEC 2025

SIDEC 2025 – International Defence Exhibition and Conference The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Slovenia, the Slovenian Armed Forces, and the Slovenian Defence Industry Cluster invite you to participate in SIDEC 2025, the first International Defence Exhibition and Conference in Slovenia, taking place from October 21 to 24, 2025, at the Celje Fairground, Celje, Slovenia. This key regional event will focus on next-generation defence technologies and innovations, offering a platform for high-level networking and knowledge exchange. Attendees will include senior military officials, procurement decision-makers, international attachés, economic advisors, and experts from research and development sectors. Main Features of SIDEC 2025: Exhibition Area: Showcase your cutting-edge technologies to a professional audience of defence and security stakeholders. Professional Conference: Cybersecurity Future Technologies Energy Efficiency and Resilience Artificial Intelligence Networking: Opportunities to meet potential business partners, defence sector leaders, and end-users. Participation: Attendance requires prior registration. For more information and registration, please contact info@sidec.si or visit www.sidec.si and LinkedIN profile. Register using this link! Important Deadlines: Exhibition Area Registration Deadline: May 30, 2025 Catalogue Advertisement Submission Deadline: September 1, 2025 Exhibition Space Rental Prices (excluding VAT 22%): Indoor Unequipped Exhibition Space: 300 EUR/m² (minimum 9 m²) Mandatory ecological fee: 2 EUR/m² Outdoor Unequipped Exhibition Space: 150 EUR/m² (minimum 9 m²) Mandatory ecological fee: 2 EUR/m² No alternative indoor space in case of bad weather The unequipped space does not include floor covering, partition walls, furniture, or fascia board. Additional equipment (floor, walls, tables, etc.) can be ordered via the Exhibitor’s Instructions or by contacting the technical organizer. Additional Promotional Opportunities: Website (Frontpage): Alternately visible online banner (1200 x 200 px): 980 EUR/banner Logo: 550 EUR/logo At the Event (Advertising Spaces): Jumbo poster (Dečkova cesta, 400x300 cm): 2,000 EUR/piece Jumbo poster (Fairgrounds, 500x240 cm): 1,600 EUR/piece Own free-standing billboard (70x100 cm): 850 EUR/piece Banner (Hall K roof structure, 500x200 cm): 2,000 EUR/piece Flag (in front of halls D and L, 400x300 cm): 500 EUR/piece LED screen advertising (main entrance, 1152x384 px): 1,600 EUR/two days Online Catalogue: Full-page ad (210x297 mm + 3 mm bleed): 1,500 EUR Half-page ad (210x148 mm + 3 mm bleed): 980 EUR Logo placement: 750 EUR/logo Deadline for ads submission: September 1, 2025 Online Advertising Package: Highlighted LinkedIn post (1 time) + sponsored post worth 50 EUR: 750 EUR/package Sponsorship Opportunities: Tailor-made sponsorship packages are available upon request. For individual sponsorship offers, contact: Mr. Tihomir Kovačič tihomir.kovacic@proevent.si | +386 1 300 32 08 Contacts for Participation: General Information & Registration: info@sidec.si www.sidec.si Technical Organizer – Proevent d.o.o.: Exhibition Space Rental: Mr. Jaka Avbelj jaka.avbelj@proevent.si | +386 1 300 32 05 Exhibition Space Planning & Equipment: Mr. Edis Kaltak edis.kaltak@proevent.si | +386 1 300 32 26 For sponsorship inquiries, advertising, or any additional information, please refer to the above contacts or visit www.sidec.si.

21 oct 2025 - 24 oct 2025
Slovenia, Celje
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