Dear Friend of Estonian Defence Industry,

At a time when Europe's defence landscape is changing faster than ever, Estonian Defence Week 2026

brings together those who are shaping what comes next.

On behalf of the Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association (EDIA), I am pleased to invite

you to participate in the Estonian Defence Industry Symposium and Tallinn Defence EXPO, the

flagship events of Estonian Defence Week 2026 "How to win the Next War?"

The Estonian Defence Industry Symposium will take place on 21 and 22 September and will bring

together Estonian and international defence experts, companies, policymakers, investors and partners to

discuss the future of defence, present new technologies and strengthen cooperation across the sector.

Tallinn Defence EXPO, taking place on 22–24 September, will bring together more than 100 exhibitors

both indoors and outdoors, presenting new defence technologies, capabilities and services from Estonia

and countries around the world. The EXPO offers a practical platform for meeting companies, exploring new

solutions and developing cooperation opportunities.

We invite you to take part in both the symposium and the EXPO programme during Estonian Defence

Week 2026.

Please secure your place by completing the registration form here no later than September 14, 2026.

This invitation is personal.

Sincerely,

Kalev Koidumäe

CEO of The Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association

*Please note that this invitation grants access only to the Estonian Defence Industry Symposium and Tallinn Defence EXPO.

Participation in other Estonian Defence Week events requires separate registration or invitation.

INVITATION: Estonian Defence Industry Symposium & Tallinn Defence EXPO

SEPTEMBER 21-24, 2026

September 21-24 at Tallinn Creative Hub & Energy Discovery Centre

Estonian Defence Week is Estonia's most important defense-related event series. This international event brings together the

most innovative defense companies, cutting-edge startups, investors, and policymakers from Estonia, the Baltic states, and

other countries.

EDIA, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and other partners has created this exceptional platform where you can

connect with the region's foremost defense innovators and industry leaders.

September 21

Defence Innovation Day

Led by Tehnopol Startup Incubator, showcasing the most promising security and defence startups from the region.

September 22

Estonian Defence Industry Symposium: “Next in Defence: Autonomy, Space & Industrial Readiness”

The core question of the symposium is: how to integrate autonomous technologies into future capability development and space

technologies into defence capability that moves from rapid prototype to production and on to the end user?

Complete Programme

September 22-24

Tallinn Defence EXPO

The cornerstone exhibition featuring the most innovative defense technologies from Estonia, the Baltics, and the Nordics.

September 22-23

Annual Baltic Defence Conference ABCD

Where NATO and EU defense policies are shaped by politicians, military personnel, academics, and analysts.

September 24

NATO Open Innovation Conference & Expo

NOICE 2026 will provide a focused venue for NATO Enterprise Bodies, Nations and industry to present innovative projects aligned

with ACT’s priorities.

September 25, 25

Defence Hack Day

Safer and more resilient cities start with an idea.

On 24-25 September 2026, Tallinn will host an international hackathon. The Hackathon will bring together participants from all

over Europe in cooperation with the cities of Valencia, Helsinki, Lviv and Dnipro. During two intensive days, new solutions will be

born to make cities safer, more resilient and more people-centred.

Practical Information

Venues:

Main Events venue: Tallinn Creative Hub (Kultuurikatel)

Symposium workshops & reception and Hack Day: Energia Avastuskeskus (Energy Discovery Centre)

Accommodation and Travel: Book your hotel and travel arrangements here.

Language: All main events will be conducted in English.

Networking Opportunities:

All participants of the week will be connected via Online Expo

Official receptions and dinners

Expert panels and workshops

B2B meeting programmes

Investor and startup showcase events

Informal networking at venue cafés

About Estonian Defence Week

MORE INFO: WWW.EDW.EE

This invitation is not valid as an entrance ticket to the exhibition.

Tallinn Defence Expo

Invitation 22 – 24 September | Tallinn Creative Hub

Modern defence is defined not by what you buy, but by who can keep it operational under pressure. In the Baltic, resilient supply chains, local industry and trusted partnerships are as critical as the platforms themselves. When logistics are contested, proximity is no longer geography – it is strategic capability. Join Saab at this year’s Tallinn Defence Expo to dis- cuss how naval resilience, industrial partnerships, and secure supply chains strengthen security in one of NATO’s most strategic regions.

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