AI in Defence Summit
The Premier European Forum

AI In
Defence
Summit

One day. Brussels. The continent's most senior defence, policy, and deep tech leaders — convening to shape AI strategy, close capability gaps, and forge the alliances that will define European security for the next decade.

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Edition

2027

Location

Brussels, BE

Date

March 1, 2027

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Partners

The Summit is made possible through the support of organisations committed to shaping the future of AI in defence.

Previous Edition Partners
Baker McKenzieSeven CapitalIndraPwC
AxeleraUA TechEDTHINRS
Agoria BSDIIngram TechnologiesDefenderArsenal
From The Floor

2026 Edition
Highlights

Opening Keynote
Opening Keynote
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Networking Lounge
Networking Lounge
Investor Roundtable
Investor Roundtable
Defence Showcase
Defence Showcase
Working Session
Working Session
Ministerial Briefing
Ministerial Briefing
Closing Reception
Closing Reception
Speaker Q&A
Speaker Q&A
Deep Tech Demo
Deep Tech Demo
Summit Audience
Summit Audience
EU Quarter Venue
EU Quarter Venue
Opening Keynote
Opening Keynote
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Networking Lounge
Networking Lounge
Investor Roundtable
Investor Roundtable
Defence Showcase
Defence Showcase
Working Session
Working Session
Ministerial Briefing
Ministerial Briefing
Closing Reception
Closing Reception
Speaker Q&A
Speaker Q&A
Deep Tech Demo
Deep Tech Demo
Summit Audience
Summit Audience
EU Quarter Venue
EU Quarter Venue
01
Chapter 01
The Case
For Attending
Who attends, and why it matters
Why Attend

Four reasons
this room matters

We don't run a content conference. We convene the people who make the decisions.

01

Closed-door decision-making

Working sessions under Chatham House Rule. No attribution, no recordings, no press. The room says things that don't get said on stage.

02

Signal over noise

Every application reviewed. The people here control procurement, policy, and capital — not credentials, not curiosity.

03

Capital moves here

Investors, procurement officials, and founders in the same sessions. Seven Capital facilitates introductions. Deals that take months at other events happen in a day here.

04

The room that doesn't exist anywhere else

Defence ministers, operational generals, and Series-B founders in the same hour. No other event in Europe convenes this combination. We checked.

02
Chapter 02
The
Programme
Format and pillars — one day, eight hours, zero filler
Format

Substance
Paced For
Leaders

Eight hours of strategy, analysis, and actionable outcomes. We strip away the noise to focus on what truly matters in defence AI implementation.

Summit panel
Previous Edition
Main Stage · SQUARE Brussels
08
Hours
40+
Speakers
600
Senior Participants
Summit Topics

Nine tracks. One day. The full spectrum of AI in European defence.

01

Disinformation

02

Autonomy

03

Cybersecurity

04

Hardware

05

Surveillance

06

Detect + Intercept

07

Sovereignty

08

Procurement

09

Innovation & Startups

03
Chapter 03
The People
On Stage
Speaker announcements coming soon
Global Experts

The People
on Stage

Announcements in progress

Our speaker lineup is currently being confirmed. World-class voices from defence, policy, and deep tech will be revealed over the coming weeks.

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To Be Announced
Speaker 1
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Chapter 04
The
Record
News and past editions
Briefing

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05
Chapter 05
Before
You Arrive
Answers, the venue, and how to join
Before You RSVP

Before you
RSVP

Everything delegates typically ask — from visa letters to Chatham House rule.

Delegate Office

delegates@aidefence.eu
Venue & Travel

SQUARE
Brussels

SQUARE Brussels Meeting Centre, Mont des Arts — steps from Brussels-Central station and a 5-minute metro ride from the European Parliament and key EU institutions.

2 min walkEuropean Parliament
5 min driveNATO Headquarters
4 min walkEuropean Commission
6 min walkEuropean Defence Agency
The Venue
SQUARE Brussels
Mont des Arts
1000 Brussels, BE
Open in maps
Capacity
5,623
Combined across all auditoriums & halls
Spaces
10+
4 auditoriums, 6 halls, studios & foyers
Accessibility
Fully step-free
Induction loops, reserved seating, interpretation on request.
— Getting There
Air
Brussels Airport (BRU)
12km · 17 min by express train to Brussels-Central, then 3 min walk.
Rail
Brussels-Central
3 min walk. Thalys / Eurostar connections via Brussels-Midi (12 min by rail).
Metro
Gare Centrale
Lines 1 & 5. Step-free access. Direct link from Brussels-Midi and Brussels-North.
Car
Delegate drop-off
Rue Mont des Arts. Secure parking at Parking Albertine, 50m from the entrance.
— Nearby Hotels
Hotel Amigo5★
Rocco Forte — nearest luxury hotel
450m
Marriott Grand Place4★
Grand Place, walkable
700m
NH Collection Brussels Centre4★
Central, near Grand Place
800m
Radisson Collection Grand Place5★
Historic building, De Brouckère
1.0km

Confirmed delegates receive access to a negotiated block rate at the Summit hotel. Request on registration.

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