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Kyiv defense tech week

OCTOBER 2026

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Kyiv Defense Tech Week (27.04–03.05) is a multi-day flagship event dedicated to defense innovation, bringing together Ukraine and Europe to address the most urgent security challenges of our time.

The Week is a collaboration platform for engineers, startups, military professionals, policymakers, investors, and researchers working in the defense sector.

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  • A group of young adults gathered around a table working on a robot or electronic device, with one person seated and the others standing closely observing.

    Engineers & Technologists

    software and hardware engineers, AI/ML specialists, drone developers, robotics experts.

  • A woman giving a presentation to an audience in a dimly lit auditorium with blue lighting. The audience is seated in tiered rows, watching her at a lectern. Two digital clocks display 4:00 and 4:02.

    Investors, Funds & Accelerators

    VCs, family offices, and programs focused on defense and deep tech.

  • Close-up of a military uniform with patches, including the Ukrainian flag and a military rank insignia.

    Military & Veterans

    active-duty personnel and veterans contributing operational insight and mentorship.

  • A large lecture hall filled with students and attendees, some raising their hands, listening to a speaker at the front lectern near a chalkboard, with a large periodic table poster on the wall.

    Students & Universities

    students, researchers, and academic institutions engaging with real defense challenges.

  • Four men engaged in a discussion around a table filled with laptops, water bottles, and electronic equipment at a tech conference or hackathon.

    Startups & Founders

    early-stage teams and companies building defense and dual-use technologies

  • A white drone with a UK flag decal on its underside, placed on a wooden table with a metal railing around it, indoor setting with blurred background of people and windows.

    Companies & Industry Leaders

    established defense and technology firms exploring partnerships and talent.

  • Panel discussion at a conference with four panelists sitting on stage and a large screen behind them displaying the titles and images of four speakers. The screen reads: 'From the front: What we need now,' with headshots and names of Tim Mak, Valerii Churkin, Ganna Gvozdiar, and Yaroslav Azhnyuk, representing organizations related to Ukraine.

    Public Sector & Policymakers

    representatives from ministries, procurement agencies, and innovation bodies.

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our Vision

We see Kyiv Defense Tech Week as a strong bridge between Ukraine and Europe in the defense technology sector. Ukraine brings hard-earned operational experience and an ability to iterate fast under pressure. Europe brings technical knowledge, regulatory frameworks, and long-term industrial strength. Bringing these forces together in Kyiv means learning from each other — and building faster, smarter, and more responsibly.

This week is about strengthening democratic security through practical collaboration.

Kyiv Defense Tech Week is a place where conversations turn into partnerships,  handshakes lead to pilots, and where opportunity is tangible, ready to be built on.

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