Monday, 7 September 2026 | 10:50 - 11:35
Panel Discussion: Scaling Defence Innovation — Financing, Export Strategies and Paths to Growth
A discussion on how defence and dual-use companies can move from early-stage innovation to international growth and industrial-scale production. Panelists will explore financing options at different stages of development, effective export strategies, approaches to entering new markets and the key decisions that shape a company’s path to scale.
Moderator: Līva Stūrmane, Chairwoman of the Board, Latvian Exporters Association "The Red Jackets"
Participants:
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Liene Gaspažiņa, CEO/Owner, Silmor
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Artūrs Vītiņš, Sales and Business Development Manager, Perkons Energy
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Natālija Lernere, Senior Business Development Manager, Redwire
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Andris Baumanis, CEO, UniLab Defence
5 speakers
Sr. Business Development Manager
Redwire Defense Tech Riga
CEO
UniLab Defence
Chair of the Board
Latvian Exporters Association “The Red Jackets”
CEO and owner
Silmor
Sales manager
Perkons Energy