Event Overview
Organized by Seven Events, the inaugural AI in Defence Summit convened over 600 European defence and technology leaders in Brussels to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and defence policy. As Seven Events' flagship summit, the programme brought together policymakers, military leaders, founders, and investors for a single, focused day on the future of European security.
The agenda featured keynotes from senior policymakers, panels with battlefield innovators from Ukraine, and live demonstrations of cutting-edge AI applications in defence — from autonomous systems to decision-support tooling. Seven Events handled every element of the production end-to-end, from curated attendance and stage design to technical delivery and the startup showcase.
Key Themes
- Lessons from the battlefield — frontline insights from Ukrainian innovators
- Hybrid warfare & cybersecurity — defending against emerging digital threats
- Autonomous systems & UAVs — the next generation of unmanned capability
- Policy & dual-use — navigating the regulatory landscape for AI in defence
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Partners & Sponsors
The summit was delivered alongside a coalition of leading institutions and companies, including Baker McKenzie, Seven Capital, Indra, PwC, Axelera, UA Tech, EDTH, INRS, Agoria BSDI, Ingram Technologies, Defender, and Arsenal.
Key Highlights
- 600+ attendees from across Europe's defence and technology sectors
- Keynotes from senior policymakers shaping AI and defence strategy
- Battlefield panels featuring innovators from Ukraine
- Live AI demonstrations of real-world defence applications
- Startup showcase spotlighting Europe's emerging dual-use ventures
The success of the inaugural edition set the stage for AI in Defence Summit 2027 — returning to the SQUARE Brussels Meeting Centre on March 1, 2027 as the premier European forum for defence, policy, and deep tech leaders.
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