New Defense Summit 2025 – Berlin
We’re bringing the European Defense Tech community together for a one-day conference in Berlin, immediately following the European Defense Tech Hackathon in Berlin
Over the past 16 months, European Defense Tech Hackathons have grown into a continent-wide movement: 16 hackathons, dozens of meetups, hands-on drone workshops, and field-testing days across Europe.
From these events, a new generation of defense innovators has emerged—builders who turned weekend prototypes into real companies. The New Defense Summit is where this momentum converges:
It’s your opportunity to meet our alumni in person, alongside startups, investors, and partners from the broader European Defense Tech community.
Agenda and more info: https://new-defense.com/summit/
What's in for You?
This one-day, curated event is built for builders ready to go from prototype to company:
Develop your business—meet your first customer, find partners, and build the connections to scale.
Secure capital—connect with angels, venture funds, and strategic investors, or explore non-dilutive funding.
Navigate regulation & procurement—decode export controls, security accreditation, and real-world paths into defense markets.
Connect with the right people—founders who’ve done it before. Investors who understand that defense tech is different from SaaS. Industry experts who can help you with specific questions.
We know how challenging the journey can be for early-stage startups. That’s why we organize this summit.
How Is This Different?
Unlike large generalist conferences, the New Defense Summit is deliberately small and curated.
Instead of endless panels, the program features short pitches, lightning talks, and hands-on workshops—formats designed to deliver real value.
Instead of rushed networking breaks, we dedicate ample time to genuine conversations that spark partnerships, contracts, and long-term collaboration.