Hellenic EDF Info Day 2026

NFP
EDF
DEFIS
19 mar 2026 - 19 mar 2026
Greece, Athens, "Hellenic Cosmos" Cultural Centre
Registration
On-site
None

The Hellenic EDF Info Day 2026 is a strategic briefing event designed to empower the Greek defense
ecosystem—including industry, academia, and research centers—with essential insights into the European
Defence Fund (EDF).


The session features high-level briefings from European Commission (DG DEFIS) officials on the 2026
strategic landscape, the SAFE tool, and the EU Defense Industry Transformation Roadmap. Complementing
the European perspective, ELKAK will outline the Greek national approach and provide practical administrative
and legal guidance
. The event concludes with a dedicated "Best Practices" segment, where successful Greek
participants share firsthand experiences to help newcomers navigate the competitive EDF landscape.


Event Details:

  • Date: March 19th, 2026
  • Location: Athens, Greece (Venue: "Hellenic Cosmos" Cultural Centre)
  • Organizer: Hellenic Centre for Defence Innovation (HCDI / ΕΛΚΑΚ)
  • Find more information on this link
  • Register via this link

Upcoming event

International Defence TechDay 2026

Organised by the Bayern Innovativ – TechHUB Security and Defence, the International Defence TechDay 2026 will take place on 17 September 2026 at the Fliegerhorst Erding Airbase. The event will bring together representatives from NATO, Ministries of Defence, international partners, armed forces, industry, and research organisations to experience advanced defence technologies in a live operational environment. The programme will combine fully integrated live demonstrations and static displays, showcasing technologies operating within coordinated multi-domain scenarios. The 2026 scenario, Shield & Swarm 2026, will focus on the protection of high-value targets against coordinated threats involving drone swarms, unmanned systems, and ground forces. Participating companies will demonstrate operational capabilities including real-time system deployment, live sensor integration, interoperability, and active engagement within a networked force structure. Key technology areas include: Unmanned systems (UAV / UGV) ISR and advanced sensor technologies Counter-UAS and electronic warfare Air defence and missile systems Key Information Date: 17 September 2026 Time: 10:00 – 16:00 Location: Fliegerhorst (Airbase) Erding, Bavaria, Germany Participation and Contact A spectator registration option will be announced in due course. Companies interested in actively participating and showcasing technologies within the live operational scenarios are invited to contact Patrick Albrecht at: Patrick.Albrecht@Bayern-Innovativ.de 

  • 17 sep 2026 - 17 sep 2026
  • Germany, Erding
  • Registration
  • On-site
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