FEINDEF23 - International Defense and Security Exhibition (Madrid 17-19.05.202)

FEINDEF23 International Defence and Security Exhibition NEWSLETTER Defending FEINDEF our Security The Spanish International Defence and Security Trade Fair (FEINDEF) has sold out all spaces for its third edition, FEINDEF 23, which will take 400 exhibitors place on 17, 18 and 19 May 2023 at IFEMA Madrid. With just two months from 25 countries to go to the event, around 400 companies have already booked 100% of the total space. 100% of the As part of its bid to become one of the leading Defence fairs in the exhibition space sold world, FEINDEF 23 will have over 40,000 square metres of space, close to 400 exhibitors from 25 countries and over 100 international delegations, breaking all the records from previous editions. FEINDEF 23 offers an opportunity for access to the new European de- fence market, boosting the implementation of initiatives in the areas of collaborative research, skills development, promoting investment in defence and the creation of the European Union defence market. FEINDEF 23 is also committed to technical and scientific research and innovation as a driver of economic and technological development and social integration. Information on FEINDEF exhibitors 23: https://www.feindef.com/index.php/es/expositores/listado-de-exposi- tores-2023 FEINDEF23 will feature an extensive programme of activities, including presentations and round table discussions with some of the leaders in the defence sector in Spain and Europe. Extensive Some highlights of the military activities will be presentations by the programme of Chief of Defence (JEMAD) on “Challenges for the Defence Industry in conferences the Current Context”, by the Army Joint Chiefs of Staff (JEMES) on “Ex- pectations of the Armies and the Navy Entering the New Investment and round table Cycle” and a presentation organised by the Directorate General of Ar- discussions maments and Material (DGAM) titled “The Impact of New Joint Initia- tives on Development and Acquisitions”, which will feature addresses from the representatives of the following institutions: • OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) • EDA (European Defence Agency) • NSPA (NATO Support and Procurement Agency) • DG DEFIS (Directorate General for Defence Industry and Space of the EU) For industry activities, some of the biggest companies in the defence sector at home and abroad will offer keynote addresses: Technologies and Innovation to Benefit Land Forces; Renewable Fuels for Defence; Technology and R&D in the Spanish Defence and Security Industry; and From Air Surveillance to Aerospace Surveillance are just some of the titles for these sessions, which you can see in the attached pro- gramme. ORGANISED: WITH THE INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT OF:  FEINDEF23 International Defence and Security Exhibition NEWSLETTER Defending FEINDEF our Security 1. JEMAD: “Challenges for the Defence Industry in the Current Context” CONFERENCES 2. JEMES: “Expectations of the Armed Forces and the Navy Entering the New Investment Cycle” AND ROUND 3. DGAM: “The Impact of New Joint Initiatives on Development and Acquisitions” TABLE 4. DGAM: “Challenges Facing Defence Companies in the Local and Global Scenario” DISCUSSIONS 5. Air Force: “Air Space Control Challenges: From U-Space to Outer Space” 6. Army: “Army Logistics Bases: Social-Economic Catalyst for Technological Innovation” • Block 1: “Defence Culture and Technological Culture” • Block 2: “The Army Logistics Base as an Engine of Innovation” 7. La Armada “An Innovative, Decisive and Relevant Navy” 8. CNI “NIS 2.0 New Challenges” 9. Guardia Civil. Energy Efficiency Panel “The Guardia Civil: Towards Greener Barracks” 10. National Police Force “Technologies for the Increased Operational Capacity in the Security Sphere” 11. Ministry of the Interior. TBC 12. DIGAM “The Industrial Strategy of Defence” 13. CDTI “Technology and R&D in the Spanish Defence and Security Industry” 14. CDTI - “Success Stories and Experience in the European Security Research and Innovation Programme (Cluster 3 of Horizon Europe)” 15. Round table discussion between European correspondents: European Citizens and the Need to Invest in Defence and Security 16. INDRA – Global Sponsor Conference 17. INDRA – “From Air Surveillance to Aerospace Surveillance” 18. JEME: Technologies and Innovation to Benefit Land Forces. Forum 2E +I” 19. EDA: Summary of Results from the EDA's Incubation Forum for Circular Economy in European Defence (IF CEED) 20. Conference: Elena Gómez Castro (Ambassador Permanent Representative to Policy and Security Com- mittee of the EU): “Public Policies and Strategic Autonomy” 21. National Civil Protection System: Old Catastrophes 22. Renewable Fuels for Defence 23. Ministry of Industry. TBC 24. “EU Space and Security and Defence Policy” 25. Presentation: PALANTIR CEO Alex Karp 26. TECNOBIT - Sponsor's Conference. Hall, Pavillion 8 27. INDRA – “Culture of Security and Defence” Sponsor's Conference. Hall, Pavillion 10 28. Arms Systems: “Armament and Material Programmes in the New Economic Scenario” 1. ISDEFE “Breaking the Glass Ceiling. Women in the Defence Sector” FEINDEF FORUM 2. Female Entrepreneurship. CONFERENCES 3. Guardia Civil “Gender Equality in Law Enforcement Agencies” TALENT FOR ALL ORGANISED: WITH THE INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT OF:  FEINDEF23 International Defence and Security Exhibition NEWSLETTER The Defence of FEINDEF our Security The development of innovation and entrepreneurship in Spain has Space been very positive over recent years, although there are still opportu- nities for the related ecosystem (companies, entrepreneurs, research Innova for Def & Sec and innovation centres) to continue to grow in size and maturity. Consequently, the domestic offering of products and services has grown progressively and we see more and more startups enrich and broaden the existing entrepreneurial ecosystem. To find out more about Innova for Def & Sec: https://www.feindef.com/index.php/es/espacio-innova/introduccion  You can find all the information on the 3rd edition of the Spanish International Defence and Security Trade Fair (FEINDEF) on the website: https://www.feindef.com/index.php/es/Versión FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA 17-19 MAY 2023 MADRID, ESPAÑA ORGANISED: WITH THE INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT OF: