Name: Defence Investment Forum
Start: 2026-10-14T09:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-14T17:00:00+02:00
Location: Luxexpo The Box - Hall 3 - South Entrance

Financing Europe's defence production and 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 subjects. In a single, focused day, it brings together established private and public investors 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.

300+ participants.

One strategic agenda.

Exceptional connections.

Programme

More information coming soon

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?

Meeting point

A premier European meeting point

The Defence Investment Forum creates a rare convergence of private capital and public institutions in one human-scaled environment — built for quality over quantity.

Institutional weight

Strategic connections with institutional weight

Dedicated meeting zones feature key institutional partners.

Format

A purpose-built format for high-value exchanges

With over 300 participants expected, the event is designed to enable substantive, strategic conversations and focused networking. Every interaction is an opportunity to build a partnership that matters

Who should attend?

Capital

Private and public capital and investors

Venture capital and private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors, including pension funds, and business angels seeking high-growth opportunities in the defence and dual-use sector.

Public sector

Public sector and defence

Policymakers and innovation leaders engaged in shaping Europe's defence capabilities.

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, as well as financial, institutional, and governmental bodies active in the defence sector.

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.

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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