🇵🇹 Defence Tech Meetup #3
Join us in Lisbon's centre for an afternoon of exciting discussions, networking opportunities, and insights into the latest trends in defence technology.
Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a professional in the industry, or simply curious about the field, this event is perfect for you. Meet like-minded individuals, learn from experts, and discover the future of the Defence Tech community.
This meetup is organised in collaboration with Ordem dos Engenheiros- Região Sul , and will bring unique insights from leading engineers in the field, experts from the defence sector, and startups with cutting-edge technologies.
Presentations on current priorities in the sector and insights from leading engineers
Updates on initiatives in the Portuguese armed forces
Pitches from startups showcasing emerging technologies
A detailed agenda will be sent to registered participants shortly before the event.
17:00 Welcome coffee and arrivals
17:00 - 17:30 Opening Remarks & Keynote Address
André Marquet, CEO & Founder Productized & BSI
Maria Beckers, Co-Founder of BSI
António Carias de Sousa, President Ordem dos Engenheiros - Região Sul
Special Guest Speaker: TBA
17:30 - 18:00 | Panel 1: The new era of Strategic Autonomy: Impact on defence innovation
Modernising the Portuguese Armed Forces: exploring leading technology from the Portuguese defence sector, such as hydrographic technology applications, and the impact of digitalisation on maritime security.
Moderator: André Marquet
Captain Paulo Jorge Gonçalves Simões, Head of Innovation, Representative Portuguese Navy (tbc)
Major Machado, EMFA Innovation Division, Portuguese Airforce (tbc)
Coronel Paulo Jorge do Nascimento Fernandes, Exército Português (tbc)
Epifanio da Franca, Professor at IST (tbc)
João Galego, Head of AI at Critical Software (tbc)
Pedro Tomás, Professor at Tecnico (tbc)
TBA, Instituto Telecomunicacoes Aveiro (tbc)
18.30-18.45: Refreshments
18.45-19.15: Panel 2: The Role of Startups in Defence Sector
Emerging startups in defence technology, challenges in scaling dual-use technologies, and investment opportunities.
Moderator: Maria Beckers, Co-Founder of BSI
Gil Azevedo, CEO Unicorn Factory
Filomena Pastor, Portugal Ventures (tbc)
Ricardo Pinheiro Alves, Presdident idD (tbc)
Jacinto Ribeiro, JOTA2 Group Family Office (tbc)
Catherine Jestin, Chairwoman of Airbus (tbc)
19.15-19.45: Reverse Pitch: Defence Innovation Challenges
Interactive session with working groups focusing on real-world defence technology challenges the Portuguese defence experts.
Maria Vilar, CEO Immersive Studios
Ziad Jreijiri, CEO of Oreyeon
Duarte Carona, CEO EACH, Lda (tbc)
TBA, SHELTER project (tbc)
Guilherme Vaz, Hydrotwin
TBA, Ocean Infinity (tbc)
19:45 - 20:00 | End of the event
End words:
António Carias de Sousa, President Ordem dos Engenheiros - Região Sul
André Marquet, CEO & Founder Productized & BSI
Memorandum of Understanding between Productized and Ordem dos Engenheiros - Região Sul
20:15 - 22:00 | Confirmed dinner with Major General Filipe Arnaut Moreira and meetup speakers
(additional registration required for the dinner)
🏠 This meetup will be conducted under the Chatham House Rule to encourage openness and information sharing. This means that participants are free to use the information received. Still, neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s) nor that of any other participant may be revealed. This rule is designed to foster greater freedom of discussion. We aim to create a safe space for honest and direct conversations.
🙌 The Defense Tech Meetup is an invitation-only event that will gather representatives of the government and armed forces, researchers, defence sector companies, associations, investors, and technology developers looking for a platform to discuss current challenges, ideas, and collaboration opportunities. If there is someone you think should be invited, don't hesitate to get in touch with the organisers at info@productized.co
📷 This event will not be recorded, but the organisation might take photographs. By participating, you consent us using photos (or short videos) for promotional purposes across various media platforms. Your presence signifies your agreement and enthusiasm for being part of our story.
About us The Black Swan Initiative- Preparing for the Unthinkable
Hosted at the Productized company. BSI is a Lisbon-based think tank dedicated to anticipating and addressing critical political, economic, social, and defense challenges through innovative foresight. by crafting “what if ”scenarios rooted in alternative histories and speculative futures, the Initiative uses prospective and future planning techniques to develop bold, strategic responses. Its interdisciplinary approach blends deep tech, defence innovation, economic modelling, and design thinking to equip decision-makers with tools for resilience in a world of uncertainty. Positioned in Lisbon, a hub of global connectivity and innovation, the Black Swan Initiative serves as a catalyst for visionary planning and preparedness across sectors.