🇵🇹 Defence Tech Meetup #6
Join us at Critical Software Headquarters in Lisbon for an afternoon of insightful discussions and networking opportunities for Defence.
This Defence Tech Meetup focuses on Resilient Communications in Critical Environments.
Critical Software & Productized organizes this meetup and will bring unique insights from engineers in the field, experts from the Ukrainian reality, and startups. We will explore problems and opportunities to strengthen multi-layered defence systems, including:
Presentations on current needs and insights from leading engineers and defence experts
Pitches from startups showcasing emerging technologies
Rather than theory, the focus is on real operational challenges, lessons learned for responding faster and more effectively.
18:30 Welcome and arrivals
18:50 - 18:55 Opening Remarks
João Santos, Defence Innovation Leader of Productized
18:55 - 19:20 The Ukrainian examples for strengthening communications under attack. Real field state-of-the-art, trends, and needs.
Alex Zaiets, DroneAid Collective
Viacheslav Medvediev, "For a new drone test area in Portugal"
19:20 - 19:50 The Lusiada Constellation
19:50 - 20:20 Startups Pitches
Daniel Escadas, RFSentinel
20:20 - 20:30 End of the Event
André Marquet, CEO of Productized
Marc Custodio, Innovation Catalyst of Critical Software
20:30-21:30 Happy Hour (free drinks and snacks)
About Defencetech Meetups
The Defense Tech Meetups started with the Estonian Startup Society. It's an invitation-only event that gather representatives of the government and armed forces, researchers, defence sector companies, associations, investors, and technology developers looking for a platform to discuss current challenges, ideas, and collaboration opportunities. If there is someone you think should be invited, don't hesitate to get in touch with the organisers.
About Critical Software
Portuguese technology company specializing in the development of reliable, safety-critical, and mission-critical systems. Founded in 1998, the company supports global industries including aerospace, defence, transportation, energy, healthcare, and finance. With a strong focus on engineering excellence and software reliability, Critical Software designs and maintains systems where failure is not an option — from space and aviation platforms to complex control and monitoring infrastructures.
About Productized
Productized is a Lisbon-based conference and community focused on product management and innovation. Alongside its annual international event, it organizes the EUDIS Hackathon Lisbon and Defencetech meetups, bringing together creators, designers, and tech leaders to learn, build, and connect.