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The European Defence Agency (EDA) and the Spanish Air Force will host the 1st Preparation Meeting for AM Village 2026 from 21–23 October 2025 in Albacete, Spain. The meeting will take place at Posada Real, Calle Alcalde Conangla, 18, 02001 Albacete. The AM Village initiative focuses on Additive Manufacturing (AM) – commonly known as 3D printing – as a key enabler for military logistics. The 3rd AM Village Workshop 2026 itself will be held in March 2026 at the Albacete Air Base. Its main objectives are to identify military use cases where AM technology can provide effective solutions and to strengthen cooperation between industry, academia, and the armed forces. Participation in AM Village 2026 requires attendance at this Preparation Meeting. Industry and academic participants are invited to provide a short brief (maximum 5 pages) outlining their planned contributions to the 2026 workshop. Briefs should be submitted by 10 October 2025 to Martin.HUBER@eda.europa.eu. Practical Information: Date: 21–23 October 2025 Location: Posada Real, Albacete, Spain Participation: Free of charge (travel and accommodation at participants’ expense) Registration deadline: 5 October 2025 (COB) Registration link: Register here Draft Agenda Highlights: Day 1 (21 October): Introduction, overview of AM Village 2026, national AM use cases, discussion round, hosted dinner (optional) Day 2 (22 October): Industry & academia capability briefings, discussion sessions, agenda drafting Day 3 (23 October): Visit to Albacete Air Base and AM Village location, conclusion and wrap-up Contact: For further information, please contact EDA Project Officer Logistics: Martin Huber – Martin.HUBER@eda.europa.eu Please send your briefing in PDF format NLT 10 October 2025 to Martin.HUBER@eda.europa.eu. Register via this link! This meeting will set the foundation for AM Village 2026, fostering collaboration and preparing use cases that demonstrate the potential of additive manufacturing in the military domain.

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.  

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.