In an unstable, conflict-ridden world, there can be no sense of security without domestic production capabilities, access to technology and resources, and organisational models that support resilience, effective threat response, and deterrence of potential aggressors. This truth has become clear to all of Europe – especially to the countries located near the war in Europe.
Production in support of security, building industrial potential critical to defence, cooperation, and institutional support have now become matters of national interest and key elements of an emerging European security policy shaped under time pressure.
What is – and what could be – the response of Polish industry to these new challenges? How can the country’s production potential be better utilised so that its involvement in the modernisation of the armed forces becomes an economic and export-driving force? How should the state – as a contracting party and guarantor of shared security – shape its relations with manufacturers and suppliers?
These are the questions that participants in the “Industry for Defence” conference will seek to answer – including managers from private and state-owned defence sector entities, entrepreneurs producing dual-use goods, representatives of science and technology, experts, and policymakers.
The event’s programme will also cover topics such as cybersecurity, crisis-ready and resilient infrastructure and logistics, and collaboration between the defence industry and the scientific community.