IPEC 2026 – Defence & Security Online Conference

The IPEC 2026 – Defence & Security Online Conference is organised within the Transform_EMN project by the Nuremberg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK Nürnberg für Mittelfranken), with the participation of European industry, SMEs, research organisations, and public institutions. The event is supported by partners including the Province of North Brabant, a member of the ENDR network.

The online conference will take place on 17 March 2026 and will address current challenges shaping Europe’s defence and security landscape, including geopolitical tensions, hybrid threats, advances in artificial intelligence, and vulnerabilities in supply chains.

Conference Focus

The programme will explore applied technologies that strengthen Europe’s security, resilience, and industrial capabilities, with particular emphasis on:
AI-driven defence and security solutions
Secure and embedded software systems
Sovereign industrial AI
Resilient positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) systems
Trustworthy Voice AI
Dual-use technologies and applications

Through concrete use cases, the conference will demonstrate how AI, data, and autonomous systems can accelerate complex projects, reinforce critical infrastructure, and support resilient European value chains.

Key Information

Date: 17 March 2026
Format: Online

Registration is available online via the organiser’s website.

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

ENDR