NRW Meetup Special – DefenseTech-Inkubator

As part of Startup Week Düsseldorf, we cordially invite you to a special NRW Meetup at the ONE SPIE Experience Center on the EUREF Campus Düsseldorf.

Join us for an evening dedicated to innovation, networking, and the latest developments in defense infrastructure. Together, we’ll explore key issues surrounding resilient, high-performance, and future-proof infrastructure—and discuss how communication networks and critical infrastructure can be protected against cyberattacks, sabotage, and hybrid threats.

Look forward to concise insights, new perspectives, and exciting startups from the DefenseTech Incubator’s network. Short presentations followed by a panel discussion will shed light on current challenges, developments, and potential solutions.

In addition to the content-focused program, the event places a special emphasis on networking: Take this opportunity to connect with experts, startups, and industry representatives and gain new insights.

5:00 p.m. – Gallery Walk | Startup Exhibition
5:30 p.m. – Welcome by the DefenseTech Incubator
5:40 p.m. – Introduction to SPIE & Keynote: Defense as a Strategic Growth Market
5:50 p.m. – Update from the Incubator
6:10 p.m. – Keynote presentations and panel discussion:

How can communication networks and critical infrastructure (e.g., energy supply) be protected against cyberattacks, sabotage, and hybrid threats?

7:00 p.m. – Networking and closing remarks