Defence Tech Meetup Vol. 7
Join us for the 7th closed Defence Tech Meetup, co-hosted by UniLab Defence and Startup House Riga, and organised alongside Techritory 2026!
The meetup brings together government and armed forces, researchers, defence companies, investors, and technology developers to connect Latvia's defence tech ecosystem with international partners.
Event Agenda | Defence Tech Meetup Vol. 7
16:30 – Doors Open & Guest Registration
17:30–17:40 – Opening Remarks & Welcome
Baiba Braže, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Latvia
Uģis Norītis, Undersecretary of State for Planning, Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Latvia
17:40–17:45 – Official Launch of Defence Innovation Accelerator for Latvia (DIAL)
Andris Baumanis, CEO of UniLab
17:45–18:00 – DIAL Startup Pitches | Block I
Six defence and dual-use technology startups present their innovations
18:00–18:15 – Insights from the Frontline
Signe Lonerte, Entrepreneurs for Peace (Uzņēmēji mieram).
18:15–18:30 – DIAL Startup Pitches | Block II
Six more defence and dual-use technology startups present their innovations
18:40–18:50 – Startup Pitch Awards
18:50-19:00 - Open Mic
19:00–21:30 – Networking
Connect with founders, investors, defence industry leaders and international partners
21:30 – Event Concludes
The event will be conducted under Chatham House Rule to ensure open and honest conversation.
Meetup is supported by The Riga City Council. Drinks provided by Mežpils.
The event is organised alongside Techritory 2026! On October 22, the forum will host a number of exciting state sessions roundtables on defence&security technologies, culminating in the Defence Tech Meetup. Follow the agenda here.