Defence Investment Forum

14 October 2026 | Luxexpo The Box, Luxembourg
Part of Luxembourg Venture Days 2026 (14–15 October) 

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500+

participants ​

1

day ​

1

focused strategic agenda


Financing Europe's defence technologies, together

The “Defence Investment Forum – from angels to institutions: a cross-capital investment opportunity for defence” is the first dedicated event within Luxembourg Venture Days 2026 to focus exclusively on dual-use and defence technologies. In a single, focused day, it brings together private and public investors and armed forces representatives to accelerate the financing and development of Europe's next generation of defence capabilities.

Anchored within the established framework of Luxembourg Venture Days — which attracted 3,400 participants, more than 500 investors and 110 venture capital funds in 2025 — the Defence Investment Forum introduces a specialised, high-value track designed for institutional and technology-focused audiences.

500 participants. One strategic agenda. Exceptional connections.

Programme

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Morning — High-level conferences

Keynote sessions and expert panels addressing the challenges and opportunities of dual-use and defence technology financing in Europe.

Afternoon — Strategic networking and matchmaking

Dedicated exchanges and matchmaking sessions across four exhibition zones, bringing together leading players from Luxembourg and European tech ecosystems — including representatives from European and local institutions. 

Why attend? 

A premier European meeting point

The Defence Investment Forum creates a rare convergence of private capital, public institutions and armed forces in one human-scaled environment — built for quality over quantity. ​
Strategic connections with institutional weight

Four exhibition zones feature key institutional partners, including the EIF and the NATO Innovation Fund. ​ ​
A purpose-built format for high-value exchanges

With 500 participants expected, the event is designed to enable substantive, strategic conversations — not broad networking. Every interaction is an opportunity to build a partnership that matters.

Who should attend?

Private and public capital and investors — venture capital funds, family offices, institutional investors and business angels seeking high-growth opportunities in the defence and dual-use sector.

Public sector and defence — policymakers, military representatives, armed forces members and innovation leaders engaged in shaping Europe's defence capabilities.

Register for the Defence Investment Forum
Your registration to the Defence Investment Forum will automatically give you access to the Luxembourg Venture Days 2026. No double registration is required.
Please note that this event is strictly reserved for investors. An identity check will be conducted at the welcome desk (please ensure you bring your identity card or passport). The organisers reserve the right to cancel any registration that does not meet specific criteria.
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Questions? Contact us at defence@luxinnovation.lu

Venue and travel


Where and when
14 October 2026
Luxexpo The Box — South Entrance
10, rue Carlo Hemmer · L-1734 Luxembourg-Kirchberg
How to get there
Please use the South Entrance (ENTRÉE SUD). It is the main access point for the Defence Investment Forum and Luxembourg Venture Days 2026.
→  By tram
Nearest stop: Alphonse Weicker (Auchan)
Public transport throughout Luxembourg is free of charge on trams, trains and buses. For live routes and timetables, consult Mobiliteit.lu or use its mobile application, available from the App Store and Google Play.
→  By car
On-site parking is available.
Luxembourg has an extensive motorway network. Luxembourg City is directly connected to Trier and Cologne via the A1, Thionville, Metz and Strasbourg via the A3, Brussels via the A6, and Saarbrücken via the A13. Luxexpo The Box is located approximately 200 metres from the motorway exit.
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