Investing in Tomorrow’s Frontiers

As part of the Czech Space Week 2025 programme, a dedicated defence-focused session will take place within the Space2Business industrial forum. The agenda will focus on the integration of new technologies into defence, cross-sector innovation, and the NATO DIANA initiative.

The programme is prepared in cooperation with NATO DIANA and CzechInvest’s Defence Hub and will bring together experts, innovators, and decision-makers from the defence and technology sectors. The event will include a main panel, an international case study presentation, and opportunities for networking and B2B meetings.

Programme

Main Panel: Adaptation of New Technologies

• Date: 21 October
• Time: 09:00–11:00
• Venue: Liechtenstein Palace, U Sovových mlýnů 506/4, Prague

A discussion on how innovation and emerging technologies are being applied in defence and dual-use contexts.

Confirmed speakers:

• Leoš Mauer – Director, Defence Hub CzechInvest; NATO DIANA Accelerator Czech Lead
• Kristýna Helm – Vice President, Defence and Industry Association of the Czech Republic; NATO DIANA Mentor
• Matěj Luhový – Partner, Presto Tech Horizons
• Jan Jireš – Advisor and former Deputy Minister of Defence
• Jakub Ševeček – Managing Director, Stellar Exploration
• Andrii Hrytseniuk – Head of Brave1, Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine

Side Session: Brave1 – The Story of a Technological Miracle

• Date: 21 October
• Time: 11:30–13:00
• Venue: Werichova Villa, U Sovových mlýnů 501/7, Prague

A presentation of Ukraine’s Brave1 platform, which connects defence tech start-ups, government and the military to accelerate dual-use innovation.

Registration

The event is hosted on the b2match platform as part of Czech Space Week 2025.

Confirm your participation here. 

To proceed:

• Register on the platform
• Select sessions from the agenda
• Complete a participant profile
• Book B2B meetings with other attendees