VCLeaders, in collaboration with the Polish Development Fund (PFR), PFR Ventures, Balnord.vc, #CyberMadeInPoland, and media partner The Recursive, is organizing SHIELD, an event about DefenseTech aimed at bringing together representatives from public administration, military, industry, and venture capital.
The event, set to take place on October 2 in Warsaw, during the same week as the Warsaw Security Summit, will focus on promoting the financing and development of defense technologies through dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders.
Focus on financing and development of defense technologies
As Europe faces a complex security landscape, SHIELD by VCLeaders seeks to facilitate discussions on defense innovation and explore opportunities for collaboration and investment. The event will feature expert panels addressing current trends and challenges in defense technology, as well as startup-investor matchmaking sessions tailored to innovators in the defense tech space.
“This event is a platform for partnerships that will shape the future of defense technology,” said Eliza Kruczkowska, Innovation Director at the Polish Development Fund. She emphasized the importance of collaboration between public and private sectors in enhancing Europe’s defense capabilities and advancing its position in global security technology.
Key industry leaders to participate in defense talks
Key participants in the event include:
- Valentin Menedetter, General Partner at Vektor Partners
- Marcin Kowalik, General Partner at Balnord
- Maia Mazurkiewicz, Head of StratCom at Alliance 4Europe
- Patric Gresko, Head of Sustainability and Innovation Division at European Investment Fund
- Aleksander Mokrzycki, VP of the Management Board at PFR Ventures
- Ioan Istrate, Venture Advisor for NATO’s DIANA and others.
For more information about the agenda, consult the event’s registration page.
Dual-use startups have the opportunity to receive one of the five free invitations by filling out this form (first come, first served basis), until September 27, while investors and general attendees can reserve their spots here.
