FieldHouse x Resilience: What does resilience really mean today?
In an era where geopolitical stability is far from guaranteed, national security is inextricably linked to technological sovereignty. Across every critical industry, the ability to build and scale our own technology in Europe has become a strategic necessity.
Hosted by FieldHouse Associates, this official Resilience Conference fringe event will bring together founders, investors, and industry stakeholders to explore the urgent need to fund and scale sovereign, resilient European technologies to meet modern operational challenges.
Panel Discussion | What Does Resilience Really Mean Today?
While 'resilience' has become a central focus for Western leaders, its precise definition remains widely debated. As global security dynamics shift, how do we measure true resilience? Does it stem from raw firepower, cutting-edge technological capabilities, or robust supply chain sovereignty? Our panel of defence tech experts share their thoughts on what resilience means today in commercial terms, how we fund and support the innovations that matter, and where the opportunities lie.
Panelists:
Moderator: Peter Evans, Deputy Managing Director, FieldHouse Associates
Paul Jenkinson, CEO and Co-Founder, Whitespace
Dr Tanya Suarez, CEO of Janus Allies (UK arm of NATO DIANA accelerator) and IoT Tribe
Will McManners, Founder and Managing Partner, MD One Ventures
Startup Pitch Session | Next-Gen Capability Showcase
Following the discussion, there will be a startup pitch session where a curated selection of companies will showcase their innovations, connecting cutting-edge dual-use startups with strategic partners and investors.
These startups - targeting Series A or beyond - will present their ready to deploy or scaling technologies in quick-fire pitches, followed by questions from the audience.
Timings
18:00 arrival
18:30 panel discussion
19:15 pitch session begins
20:00 food, drinks and networking
Audience profile: Generalist venture capitalists (VCs), specialist defence investors, corporate venture arms (CVCs), and industry primes seeking to foster cross-sector collaboration.
If you are a Founder and would like to apply to take part in the pitch session, please send your investor deck and a few lines about your company to resilience@fieldhouseassociates.com