Portugal Defence Tech Meetup #2
Welcome to the second Portugal Defence Tech meetup! Join us for an evening filled with exciting discussions, networking opportunities, and insights into the latest trends in defence technology.
Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a professional in the industry, or simply curious about the field, this event is perfect for you. Meet like-minded individuals, learn from experts, and discover the future of Defence Tech. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect and engage with the vibrant tech community in Portugal. See you there!
This second event will revolve around maritime security challenges, but not only. The programme will include:
- Presentations on current priorities in the sector
- Updates on initiatives in the Portuguese armed forces
- Demonstrations from leading companies on new tech
- Discussions on cross-sector collaboration opportunities
- Pitches from startups showcasing emerging technologies
A detailed agenda will be sent to registered participants shortly before the event.
17:00 – 17:30 Gathering 🥨
17:30 – 18:00 Introduction and welcoming
- André Marquet (Productized)
- João Montenegro (Dark Matter),
- Maria Luisa Moreira (The Gender Diplomat)
18:00 – 18:30 State of the sea by Portuguese Armed Forces branches.
- PT Navy, Instituto Hidrográfico: Sensing at Sea. Challenges for submarine warfare for Europe’s largest maritime area.
- PT Air Force (tbc).
18:30 – 19:00 Panel: How can startups work with majors and VCs for a more resilient Europe, Presented by Maria Luisa Moreira
- Rodrigo Pascoal, Critical Software: Space for Maritime Surveillance
- Carlos Silva, Faber Ventures: Announcing a New Deeptech Fund (tbc)
- Trisha Saxena, NATO Innovation Fund, Deeptech VC (tbc)
19:00 -19:30 🇵🇹🇪🇺 DefTech Startup Stories, Presented by Mike Butcher, Techcrunch (tbc)
- Filipe Reina Fernandes, Windcredible: Powering remote offshore sensors.
- Raquel Magalhães, Connected: The last frontier. IoT for the seas. (tbc)
- Stopping fiber optics eavesdropping with quantum encryption, Instituto Telecomunicações. (tbc)
19:30 – 20:00 Wrap-up, and Networking 🍻
Fostering Open Dialogue and Innovation:
🏠 This meetup will be conducted under the Chatham House Rule to encourage openness and information sharing. This means that participants are free to use the information received. Still, neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s) nor that of any other participant may be revealed. This rule is designed to foster greater freedom of discussion. We aim to create a safe space for honest and direct conversations.
🙌 The Defense Tech Meetup is an invitation-only event that will gather representatives of the government and armed forces, researchers, defence sector companies, associations, investors, and technology developers looking for a platform to discuss current challenges, ideas, and collaboration opportunities. If there is someone you think should be invited, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the organisers at [email protected]
📷 This event will not be recorded, but the organisation might take photographs. By participating, you consent us using photos (or short videos) for promotional purposes across various media platforms. Your presence signifies your agreement and enthusiasm for being part of our story.
Organized in partnership with Critical Software, and the Estonian Founders Society.
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