The state cluster NanoMicroMaterialsPhotonics.NRW (NMWP.NRW) is hosting February 17, 2025 , from 2 pm to 6 pm a networking event entitled "High-Tech from NRW for the Security and Defense Industry". The event will take place at the DITEC Innovation and Technology Center in Düsseldorf and is aimed at companies and institutes already active in the security and defense sector or interested in entering this field.
Agenda highlights:
- Welcome address: Mona Neubaur, Minister for Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia.
- Lectures:
- Security & Defense – Implications for Financial & Industrial Policy by Prof. Dr. Hubertus Bardt, Institute of the German Economy Cologne eV
- Testimonials from technology companies in North Rhine-Westphalia, including Rheinmetall, Howmet Tital, Fibrecoat and Air Robot.
- Discussion: Panel discussion on challenges and opportunities for industry in North Rhine-Westphalia in the security and defense industry.
- Funding: Information on the promotion of defense innovations at European level by Dr. Christine Prokopf, National Contact Point European Defence Fund.
The event offers a platform for exchanging information on current technology trends, support services for research and development, and concrete innovations "made in NRW". It is being held in cooperation with the networks AeroSpace.NRW, automotiveland.nrw, kunststoffland NRW , and NRW.Global Business .
Registration: A binding registration is required and takes place online via Eventbrite.
Sources: NMWP; Fraunhofer IMS
