Ukrainian Defence Innovation:Evolution, Trends & Next Steps
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HEXA Start-up Studio and Eastern Circles think tank invite you to explore the what, when, why and how of Ukraine’s deftech innovation. From the weapons which stopped the Russian advance in 2022, to the military-business alignment, to the emergence of private defense sector, we’ll trace the transformation of the country’s deftech ecosystem. We’ll explore the genesis of Ukraine’s deep strike drones and USVs, the restructuring of air defense operations to respond to modern warfare, and analyse the current decisions on AI with our three speakers.
Speakers:
1) Lieutenant-Colonel Ivan Nevmerzhynsky, Innovation Direction of Ukrainian Armed Forces
2) Roman Romaniuk, investigative journalist of Ukrainska Pravda and author of "The Weapons of World War III: Ukrainian Experience"
3) Loïc Mougeolle, Founder & CEO, Comand AI
Moderator: Anastasiya Shapochkina, Director of Eastern Circles
Date: April 20, 2026
Time: 19:00
Place: Hexa space, 12 rue Martel
Registration: Only via registration form with participation confirmation