New Defense Summit 2025 – Berlin

​The New Defense Summit helps innovators go from prototype to viable defense company.

​Join us to connect with investors, industry experts, and decision-makers and accelerate the next wave of defense innovation!

​​​This one-day conference will help you:

• ​Develop your business: land your first customer, forge partnerships, and meet the connections to scale.

• ​Secure capital: meet business angels, venture funds, and strategic partners or access non-dilutive financing.

• ​Navigate regulation & procurement: decode export controls and compliance, understand security accreditation, and chart practical routes into procurement.

​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 for genuine conversations that spark partnerships, contracts, and long-term collaboration.

​Why Attend?

• ​Meet the right people: Founders with contracts, investors ready to deploy capital, and procurement officials from the EU and national agencies.

• ​Learn by doing: Workshops on how to secure funding, build consortia and negotiate subcontracts, and ensure compliance—practical know-how you can apply immediately.

• ​Grow your business: Land your first customer, build partnerships, and secure the connections to scale.