EUSPA Industry Days 2025

The FPS Economy, in collaboration with the Belgian Ministry of Defence and the three regional authorities, is organising a national information day on the European Defence Fund (EDF). The event aims to raise awareness among Belgian stakeholders about the opportunities offered by the EDF, in the context of the upcoming EDF 2026 work programme. The session will provide practical insights into the application process, funding possibilities, and strategic priorities relevant to defence research and innovation. The infoday will be held in a hybrid format—on-site in Brussels, with online participation also available. Key Information Date: 10 February 2026 Location: Brussels / Online For more information or specific enquiries, please contact: nfp-edf@economie.fgov.be

The Defence and Security Industry Association of the Czech Republic (AOBP), as a member of the EOA consortium, is organising the EDF Onsite Matchmaking 2026, under the auspices of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic. The event will take place on 17 February 2026, from 13:00 to 17:00 CET, at the DAP Hotel in Prague. This afternoon matchmaking forum is designed to bring together participants from across Europe who are planning to apply for the upcoming European Defence Fund (EDF) 2026 calls. It will provide a valuable platform for forging new partnerships and forming strong international consortia. Registration: Prague EDF On-site Matchmaking 2026 – Confiva Participants from industry, academia, and research institutions will have the opportunity to: Connect with other organisations interested in EDF 2026 topics Identify complementary expertise and discuss project ideas Build strategic consortia for upcoming proposals The event is open to entities interested in defence research and innovation under the EDF programme. More details, including the agenda and registration link, will be shared shortly. Key Information Date: 17 February 2026 Time: 13:00–17:00 CET Venue: DAP Hotel, Prague, Czech Republic Register for the onsite matchmaking here: Prague EDF On-site Matchmaking 2026 For inquiries, please contact: edf@aobp.cz.  We look forward to welcoming you in Prague.

Organised by the Defence and Security Industry Association of the Czech Republic (AOBP) in cooperation with enovation and other partners, the Czech Industry Day aims to present the Czech defence and security industrial base to international visitors and potential partners. The event will showcase selected Czech companies and highlight opportunities for cooperation within the European Defence Fund (EDF) and other European and international initiatives. The event will take place on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, from 09:00 to 12:00 CET, at Rustonka – Building R3, Sokolovská 695/115b, 186 00 Prague 8, in the enforum conference centre. Participants will gain an overview of the Czech defence industry landscape, explore collaboration opportunities, and engage in targeted networking and bilateral discussions. Registration possible via the following link: Czech Industry Day Registration. Please note that only participants with confirmed registration will be admitted to the event. Registration confirmation will be sent approximately one week prior to the event. Should you have any questions regarding the event, please contact the organizers at edf@aobp.cz The programme will be followed in the afternoon by an EDF On-site Matchmaking event held at Hotel DAP, Prague. Event Summary Date: 17 February 2026 Time: 09:00–12:00 CET Venue: Rustonka – Building R3, Sokolovská 695/115b, 186 00 Prague 8 Contact: edf@aobp.cz Registration: Czech Industry Day Registration

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.