Defence Investment Forum

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

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Programme

Networking Area

Registration & Morning Coffee

Conference Area

Official Opening

Conference Area

Opening Speech by the Minister of Defence

The Government of the Grand Duchy of LuxembourgMinister of Defence, Minister for Mobility and Public Works, Minister for Gender Equality and Diversity

Conference Area

9:45 AM10:00 AM

A Stronger Europe in a Stronger NATO: Capabilities for Burden-Shifting and Transformation

Zamir Nicholas Catsaras

NATOAssistant Secretary General – Defence Policy and Planning

Conference Area

10:00 AM10:15 AM

Financing Europe’s Defence Readiness

Guillaume de la Brosse

European CommissionHead of Unit – Industry Policy and Innovation

Conference Area

10:15 AM11:05 AM

Overcoming Barriers and Activating Levers to Mobilise Private Investments in Defence

OTB VenturesPartner

Nicholas Nelson

Archangel Ventures Managing Partner

Karista General Partner

Dana & Co VenturesIndependent Venture Capital & Strategic Advisor

Networking Area

11:05 AM11:30 AM

Coffee Break

Conference Area

11:30 AM12:20 PM

Public Investment Strategy to Accelerate Defence Innovation and Capabilities

DSRBChairman, DSRB Charter Negotiations

Dr. Ari Kristinn Jónsson

NIFPresident, NATO Innovation Fund

Ministry of the EconomyDeputy Director General Industry, New Technologies and Research

European Investment Fund (EIF)Head of Division – CEE, Baltics & Nordics / Defence Equity Facility

Conference Area

12:20 PM12:30 PM

The Importance of Financing Defence

EIBDirector – Security and Defence Office

Conference Area

12:30 PM12:35 PM

Closing Remarks

Networking Area

12:35 PM4:00 PM

Lunch & Networking Time