INOVARMY Summit & Expo 26

The Portuguese Army, in collaboration with IAPMEI/EEN Portugal, idD Portugal Defense, and InvestBraga, are organizing this Event dedicated to the Defense and Innovation Community, on "Human Capacity Development of the Portuguese Land Force 2045".

This event will be held in person on the 19th and 20th of May 2026, at the Fórum Braga (Braga, Portugal).

Participants will gather to discuss the current challenges and opportunities within the Defence sector for National/European SMEs and explore business/partnership possibilities.

Insightful Conferences, Panels and Pitch sessions, complemented with a B2B matchmaking dynamic.

The event will be divided in three instances:

• A Conference with several panels and presentions, with topics ranging from Biotechnology and Human Enhancement to Innovation Ecosystems and Technology Transfer, and presented by the most significant personalities in their areas of expertise

• A Technological Exhibition, featuring the most prominent Industry Players, R&D Centres, Organizations and Clusters and their main contributions to the Defense Sector

• B2B face-to-face meetings, on the 20th of May

During the Conference, Pitch sessions will also occur for companies and R&D centres who want to discover new partnerships or joint ventures.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENT

Some possibilities:

Networking opportunities: The event provides a great opportunity to meet and connect with like-minded individuals, as well as experts in your field. You can make valuable connections that can help you grow your career or business.

Knowledge sharing: The event features expert speakers who share their insights and knowledge on a particular topic. This can provide attendees with new ideas, perspectives, and strategies that they can apply to their work or personal life.

Inspiration: Attending the event can be inspiring, providing participants with new ideas and motivation to achieve their goals.

Stay up-to-date with industry trends: The event showcases the latest products, services, innovations and trends in a particular industry or field. By attending it, participants can stay informed about what's new and what's on the horizon.

Build brand awareness: If you're a business owner or entrepreneur, attending the event can be a great way to build brand awareness and connect with potential customers or clients.

Career development: The event also provides opportunities for career development, such as meeting with recruiters, or participating in mentoring sessions.

Access to experts and thought leaders: The event features expert speakers and thought leaders who are at the forefront of their field. By attending it, participants can gain access to these individuals and learn from their experiences and insights.

Explore new products and services: The event showcases new products and services that are relevant to the industry or field. By attending it, participants can learn about these products and services, as well as compare and evaluate them.

Collaborate with others: The event is a great opportunity to collaborate with others in your field or industry. Participants can meet potential partners, collaborators, or even competitors and share ideas and insights.

Have fun: Lastly, the event will be a lot of fun! It offers a chance to get out of the office or home, socialize with others, and enjoy new experiences. Attending it can be a great way to break up the routine and do something different and exciting.

Key Topics addressed:

• Biotechnology and Human Performance

• Project "Land Force 2045"

• Strategic Autonomy

• Collaborative Innovation

• Technology Transfer

• Innovation and Technological Sovereignty

• EDA CapTechs

• Biometrical Monitoring and Smart Sensoring

• Human-Machine Interface

Who participates?

• European, national and regional Policy Makers / Authorities

• Industry Players

• European and national SMEs

• Knowledge an R&D Entities

• Defense Authorities & Institutions

• Other Institutions and Clusters