European Defense Tech Meetup — Counter-UAS Edition

Join us for the European Defense Tech Meetup — Counter-UAS Edition, as part of Deep Tech Week Berlin.

Focused on counter-UAS and air defense technologies, we'll unite the coolest builders and innovators to safeguard our skies and advance European sovereignty. Hosted by the European Defense Tech Hub, it's your chance to connect with defense pioneers tackling the most urgent challenges of our time.

Defense tech founders, innovators, VCs, industry experts, and policymakers shaping Europe's defense landscape should attend. Whether you're building cutting-edge solutions or investing in the future of air defense, this meetup offers unparalleled opportunities for collaboration.

Expect insightful talks, rapid-fire pitches, and vibrant networking in an intimate setting designed for meaningful connections.

18:00 - Doors open and networking

18:20 - Introduction by the European Defense Tech Hub

18:30 - Introduction by Pavlo Obod and start speaker sessions:

18:40 - Pavlo Obod, Founder at Growth Factory, Founder at Sloboda studio, Head of Innovation Hub at Moodro

Topic: “Launching a cUAS Venture Builder in Ukraine: Lessons Learned.”

19:00 - Yegor Molochkov, Head of software engineering in 69th Separate Electronic Warfare Support Center of Ukrainian Armed Forces

Topic: “Evolution of electronic warfare support in UAF.”

19:25 - Secret Speaker

19:50 - Pitching session (pre-registered companies) (3 minutes per company)

20:15 - Open Mic Session: Pitch your startup in 3 minutes

20:30–21:30 – Extended networking and collaboration