North Rhine-Westphalia as a key player for security and defense – innovation, cooperation and responsibility are the focus.
North Rhine-Westphalia is more than a strong industrial location – it is a key driver of security and defense in Germany and Europe.
The Defence.NRW congress – Responsibility and Opportunities in a Time of Change – brings together stakeholders from politics, business, science, and the armed forces in North Rhine-Westphalia. The focus is on security and defense policy issues, technological developments, and collaborations that strengthen the region, leverage synergies, and provide new impetus for the industry.
With the participation of Prime Minister Hendrik Wüst and the host Mona Neubaur, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Industry, Climate Protection and Energy, the state government underlines the importance of this industry.
Main topics:
- Procurement: Structures, processes and requirements between end users and industry
- Innovation & High-Tech: Technological Trends and Their Importance for Defense Capabilities
- Europe and international cooperation: opportunities and challenges of joint European projects and the role of the EU
The congress connects the people and organizations that are setting the course for tomorrow today – and also valuable insights, guidance and contacts to new market participants.
The congress will take place on March 11, 2026 in Düsseldorf.
Source: www.nrwinnovativ.de
