Defense Tech Valley 2026

Defense Tech Valley 2026 will take place on 16–17 September in Ukraine, bringing together defence companies, startups, investors, policymakers, military representatives and international ecosystem players.

Organised by Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Digital Transformation, Brave1 and the Ukrainian Defense Development Charity Fund, the summit focuses on Ukrainian defence tech solutions tested in real battlefield conditions.

Following the success of the 2025 edition, which gathered more than 5,000 participants from over 50 countries and 300 international investors, this year’s event will spotlight frontline-proven innovation, investment opportunities, strategic partnerships and the technologies shaping the future of defence.

DIGITALEUROPE will join Defense Tech Valley 2026 as an official information partner, supporting the event’s mission to connect Europe’s digital and defence technology ecosystems with Ukraine’s fast-growing defence innovation community.