🇵🇹 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 drinks and arrivals
17:00 - 17:10 Opening Remarks
André Marquet, CEO & Founder Productized & BSI
Maria Beckers, Co-Founder of BSI
Rita Moura, Ordem dos Engenheiros - Região Sul
17:10 - 17:30 Keynote talk:
Vitor Franco Correia, Presidente da Escola Superior Náutica Infante D. Henrique (ENIDH) - "The case-study of the Pandur II APC industrialization in Portugal"
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
Bruno José Bergano Pica, Ministério Defesa Nacional
Martin Bennett, CEO of EID
Prof. Joana Mendonça, Vice President IST
Luis Lamela, IoT Strategist, Altice Portugal (tbc)
18.30-18.45: Refreshments
18.45-19.15: Panel 2: The Role of Startups in the 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
João Galego, Head of AI at Critical Software
Rui Nuno Castro, representative of Jota2Group
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.
Startups:
Maria Vilar, CEO of Immersiv 🇵🇹
Ziad Jreijiri, CEO of Oreyeon 🇵🇹
Duarte Carona, CEO of EACH 🇵🇹
João Gomes Ferreira, Cofounder of SHELTER 🇵🇹
Viktoriia Yaremchuk, Co-Founder&CEO of Farsight Vision 🇺🇦
Guilherme Vaz, CTO of Hydrotwin 🇵🇹
19:45 - 20:00 | End of the event
António Carias de Sousa, President Ordem dos Engenheiros - Região Sul
André Marquet, CEO & Founder Productized & BSI
Signature of the MoU with Ordem dos Engenheiros - Região Sul for the creation of the Defense tech Engineering Hub.
20:15 - 22:00 | VIP Dinner with Major General Filipe Arnaut Moreira and meetup speakers (additional registration required for the dinner)
🏠 This meetup follows the Chatham House Rule to promote open and honest dialogue. You may use the information shared, but identities and affiliations must remain confidential.
🙌 The Defense Tech Meetup is an invite-only event bringing together key players from government, military, industry, and tech to explore challenges and collaboration. Contact us at info@productized.co.
📷 Photos or short videos may be taken during the event and used for promotional purposes. By attending, you consent to being featured as part of our story.
✅ Tickets are available until Monday, May 26 at 12:00 PM. After this time, ticket sales will close for security reasons, and all guests must go through a security clearance process.
🚇 How to get to Ordem dos Engenheiros: we suggest take the Metro to Marquês de Pombal or Avenida station—both are a short 2 min walk away, or using ride-sharing platforms like Uber or Bolt. 🚗 Only paid street parking and nearby underground garages (e.g., Parque Eduardo VII) are available for drivers.
About us The Black Swan Initiative - Preparing for the Unthinkable
Hosted at Productized, the Black Swan Initiative is a Lisbon-based think tank using foresight and speculative scenarios to tackle political, economic, and defense challenges. Blending tech, design thinking, and strategic planning, it equips leaders to navigate uncertainty with bold, future-ready solutions.