“On November 27, UNIT.City will host another edition of DEF.Talks — a professional discussion series on defense technologies and partnerships. This time, the event focuses on how to move from aid to co-creation of solutions: building innovation networks, cooperation of government, business and communities, as well as integration of front-line experience into allied standards. Military attachés from the embassies of the countries will join the discussion”, — write on: ua.news
On November 27, UNIT.City will host another edition of DEF.Talks — a professional discussion series on defense technologies and partnerships.
This time, the event focuses on how to move from aid to co-creation of solutions: building innovation networks, cooperation of government, business and communities, as well as integration of front-line experience into allied standards.
Military attachés from embassies of NATO countries, Ukrainian and international experts on defense innovations and technologies will join the discussion. The event will be held in English.
Key topics
- Beyond aid: transition from supply to strategic co-production — from R&D and pilot projects to joint production in Ukraine.
- Lessons from the field: how Ukrainian front-line innovations are changing NATO standards and partners’ strategies.
- Building resilience through collaboration: creating innovation networks that strengthen Europe’s collective security and technological sovereignty.
Program
17:00 — Registration of participants
17:40 – Panel 1: Beyond Aid – Strategic partnership in defense manufacturing
- How to go from supply to co-creation: from R&D and pilots to joint assembly lines
- Models of co-production in Ukraine: challenges and legal field.
- Localization: Are Allies Ready to Move Production?
- Investing in defense startups and the ecosystem.
- The key question: “Does your country see the potential of localization of defense technology production in Ukraine?”
18:40 — Panel 2: Lessons from the Field — What has Ukraine already given to the world’s armies
- Ukraine as a future war ground: drones, tactical coordination, low-cost innovations.
- Technologies that have already been adapted: UAVs, communications, UAV centers.
- How allied approaches to training and operations are changing.
- Formation of future training programs.
- The key question is: “What are NATO countries already learning from us today?”
Speakers and moderation
Invited guests: military attachés from embassies of NATO countries; Ukrainian and international experts in the field of defense innovations and technologies.
Moderator of the discussion: Oksana Gorbunova, COO BazaIT and CEO BazaIT/Defence.
Event details
When: November 27, registration from 5:00 p.m
Where: UNIT.City
Registration: by link
As a reminder, the FALL FOR DANCE choreographic festival will take place on November 23.
A conference for visionaries of modern leadership will also be held in Kyiv.
