The Rise of Defence & Dual-Use Tech – Turning Capital Interest into Scalable Growth
Europe’s defence and dual-use technology sector is seeing rapid growth and a continuous rise in interest 🛡️🚀.
As geopolitical uncertainty, NATO expansion, and technological acceleration reshape the security landscape, access to capital has become a crucial factor in driving growth, resilience, and competitiveness.
🤝 This side event brings together industry leaders, financiers, and entrepreneurs to explore how defence and dual-use companies can successfully scale in today’s investment climate. The discussion will focus on the intersection of private capital, public financing instruments, and export support. What opportunities and challenges come with the defence industry’s new reality?
With perspectives from the industry, banking, and defence ecosystems, an in-event panel discussion will examine what investors look for, how financing models are evolving, and what it takes to turn strategic capability into commercially viable, scalable companies that strengthen Europe’s long-term security.
Panelists:
Madelene Rydén, Director Defence, SOFF (Swedish Security & Defence Industry Association)
Stefan Granlund, Head of Growth and Impact, Danske Bank
Eivind Vogel-Rödin, CEO, Waamlabz
Moderator: Åsa Larsson, Senior Underwriter, EKN (Swedish Export Credit Agency)
👉 Panel discussion followed by Q&A and one-on-one meetings with the panelists.
Please note: Lunch will be provided for the first 60 registered participants. This is an on-site side event at Techarena 2026 that requires a ticket to enter Strawberry Arena. The side event is independently organized and run by the host of the side event. Please direct any questions (or praise!) to the event organizers.