Step into the Future of High-Technology Resilience & Cross-Border Industrial Collaboration

Cross-Border High-Tech Synergies

In an era demanding rapid innovation, security, and supply-chain sovereignty, two world-class technology engines connect to build high-technology resilience.

Living Lab & Frontline Testing

Ukraine’s Battlefield Innovation

The world’s premier living lab for battle-tested DefenseTech, rapid operational adaptation, and software-defined warfare.

DefenseTech Unmanned Systems Software-Defined Warfare

European High-Tech Powerhouse

Flanders’ Industrial Engineering

One of Europe’s leading high-tech powerhouses, renowned for world-class R&D hubs, microelectronics, and precision mechatronics.

R&D Hubs Microelectronics Advanced Materials Precision Mechatronics

Event Specifications

Event Overview

Date & Time

30th September 2026

10:00 AM – 13:30 PM (CET)
11:00 AM – 14:30 PM (Kyiv Time)

Format

Online Virtual Summit

Zoom + Dedicated B2Match Platform

Language

English

Official language for all sessions & B2B meetings

Target Audience

CEOs & CTOs

R&D Directors

VPs of Business Development

DefenseTech Leaders

Microelectronics & Robotics

Advanced Materials & Aerospace

VC & Private Equity Investors

Cluster Leads

Defense Procurement Officials

Value Proposition

Why Attend? Unlock Strategic European Synergies

This summit is structured to deliver immediate actionable intelligence, high-level ecosystem access, and targeted matchmaking across four core pillars:

Gain Strategic Insights

Discover first-hand intelligence on the state of defense tech acceleration in Ukraine, battlefield adaptation cycles, and the technological capabilities of Flanders’ industrial ecosystem.

Understand Procurement & Cooperation Pathways

Unpack concrete legal, joint-venture, and tech-transfer frameworks designed to let international partners engage safely and effectively.

Pitch & Co-Develop

Access pre-vetted pitch sessions showcasing dual-use solutions seeking industrial scaling, co-production, and joint R&D.

Direct B2B Matchmaking

Connect directly with pre-screened counterparts via the official B2Match platform, setting up 1-on-1 virtual meetings to explore commercial partnerships.

Bilateral Summit FIT & TechUkraine B2Match Platform EEN & UCA

Official Event Agenda

Connecting Defence, Innovation, and Dual-Use Tech Leaders

Speaker & Session Guidelines

For all standard 15-minute presentation slots: 10 minutes presentation followed by 5 minutes live Q&A.

1. Opening & Institutional Welcome

11:00 – 11:15 Kyiv | 10:00 – 10:15 Brussels

KYIV 11:00 – 11:10

BRU 10:00 – 10:10

10 mins

Opening & Institutional Welcome

• Flemish Side: Welcome remarks
• Ukrainian Side: Welcome remarks
• Moderation: Opening statement & speaker introductions

Kris Put

Flemish Economic and Commercial Representative for Poland and Ukraine, Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT)

Ihor Bezkaravainyi

Deputy Minister of Economy and Environment of Ukraine

Nataly Veremeeva

Director, TechUkraine

2. Defence Sector Overviews

11:10 – 13:30 Kyiv | 10:10 – 12:30 Brussels

KYIV 11:10 – 11:25

BRU 10:10 – 10:25

10m Pres + 5m Q&A

Flemish Defence Overview

Michel Hofman

Global Industry Lead Defense & Security, Flanders Investment & Trade

KYIV 11:25 – 11:30

BRU 10:25 – 10:30

5 mins

UA Tech Ecosystem Overview

Nataly Veremeeva

Director, TechUkraine

KYIV 11:30 – 11:45

BRU 10:30 – 10:45

10m Pres + 5m Q&A

Introduction to the Ukrainian Defence Industry

Volodymyr Stetsyk

Acting Head, Investment Support Office, Ministry of Defence of Ukraine

KYIV 11:45 – 12:00

BRU 10:45 – 11:00

10m Pres + 5m Q&A

From Demining Vehicles to Digital Tools: How does Ukraine build the most effective mine action system?

Ihor Bezkaravainyi

Deputy Minister of Economy and Environment of Ukraine

KYIV 12:00 – 12:15

BRU 11:00 – 11:15

10m Pres + 5m Q&A

How to Become a Supplier to the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Valeriia Lysenko

Partnership Manager, Defence Procurement Agency

KYIV 12:15 – 12:30

BRU 11:15 – 11:30

10m Pres + 5m Q&A

Decentralised procurements in Defense sector. Direct contracts with end users - military units

Oleksandr Stepanov

Expert on defence procurement at the Reform Support Office within the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine

KYIV 12:30 – 12:45

BRU 11:30 – 11:45

10m Pres + 5m Q&A

Brave1 Overview & Defense Innovation: Test, partner, invest

Olha Pelypenko

International Partnerships Coordinator, Brave1

KYIV 12:45 – 13:00

BRU 11:45 – 12:00

10m Pres + 5m Q&A

The Ukrainian Defence Ecosystem: Opportunities and Industrial Cooperation

Maria Shamota

Chief Industry Relations Officer, The Ukrainian Council of Defence Industry

KYIV 13:00 – 13:15

BRU 12:00 – 12:15

10m Pres + 5m Q&A

UA-BE Defence Cooperation via EDIP, SAFE, UNITE-NATO and other programs

Diana Babii

Head of International Cooperation, Tech Force in UA Association

KYIV 13:15 – 13:30

BRU 12:15 – 12:30

10m Pres + 5m Q&A

Doing Business with Ukraine: Partnerships, Joint Ventures & Market Entry

Denys Sviatokum

Chairman, Ukrainian Dual-Use Technology Cluster

3. Showcases from Companies: International Cooperation

13:30 – 13:50 Kyiv | 12:30 – 12:50 Brussels

KYIV 13:30 – 13:40

BRU 12:30 – 12:40

10 mins

The Fourth Law & Odd Systems: Vertically integrated AI for Defense

Igor Nakonechnyi

Director of Strategic Programs & Funding, The Fourth Law / Odd Systems

KYIV 13:40 – 13:50

BRU 12:40 – 12:50

10 mins

Roboneers: How Ukrainian DefTech builds international partnerships

Anton Skrypnyk

President at Roboneers

4. Matchmaking Platform & Interactive Discussion

13:50 – 14:00 Kyiv | 12:50 – 13:00 Brussels

KYIV 13:50 – 13:55

BRU 12:50 – 12:55

5 mins

How to Use the B2Match Platform

Jef Daeninck

Deputy Director for EU Affairs, Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT)

KYIV 13:55 – 14:00

BRU 12:55 – 13:00

5 mins

Wrap-Up & B2Match Activation

Finalizing the event and opening the B2B matchmaking platform.

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Speaker Index

Keynote speakers & distinguished leaders participating in the summit.

Kris Put

Flemish Economic & Commercial Representative, FIT

Michel Hofman

Global Industry Lead Defense & Security, FIT

Jef Daeninck

Deputy Director for EU Affairs, FIT

Volodymyr Stetsyk

Acting Head, Investment Support Office, Ministry of Defence

Ihor Bezkaravainyi

Deputy Minister of Economy and Environment

Valeriia Lysenko

Partnership Manager, Defence Procurement Agency

Oleksandr Stepanov

Expert on defence procurement at the Reform Support Office within the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine

Olha Pelypenko

International Partnerships Coordinator, Brave1

Maria Shamota

Chief Industry Relations Officer, UA Council of Defence Industry

Diana Babii

Head of International Cooperation, Tech Force in UA

Denys Sviatokum

Chairman, Ukrainian Dual-Use Technology Cluster

Igor Nakonechnyi

Director of Strategic Programs, The Fourth Law / Odd Systems

Anton Skrypnyk

President at Roboneers

Nataly Veremeeva

Director, TechUkraine

Ecosystem Mapping

Participating Ecosystem Capabilities

Complementary technological strengths powering cross-border industrial collaboration.

Flemish Ecosystem Representation

Featured Industrial & R&D Leaders

IMEC Flanders Make Antwerp Space Materialise ASCO Industries Advionics DEME Bekaert LRM

Deep-Tech & Microelectronics R&D

World-class nanoelectronics, mechatronics, and advanced software research driving next-generation hardware innovation.

Defense Electronics, Radar & Aerospace

Satellite payloads, avionics, specialized radar testing environments, and tactical battlefield communication platforms.

Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering

Industrial 3D printing (additive manufacturing), precision mechatronics, heavy-duty propulsion systems, and advanced materials.

Marine, Geospatial & Security

Offshore surveying, autonomous marine robotics, live-fire training infrastructure, and comprehensive physical/cyber security systems.

Dedicated B2Match Platform

B2B Matchmaking

To maximize business opportunities while keeping the summit agenda focused, all one-on-one meetings will be arranged directly by participants via the B2Match platform.

Before the webinar

Create your company profile on B2Match, including your company pitch, capabilities, and collaboration interests.

After the webinar

Participants can schedule 30-minute virtual meetings with other attendees through the platform until 14 October.

Technical Support

FIT and TechUkraine will provide technical assistance throughout the matchmaking period upon request.

Cooperation Frameworks

Pathways for Collaboration

To guide actionable business discussions, the initiative highlights six core models of cooperation. Each framework leverages the complementary strengths of Flemish precision engineering and Ukrainian battlefield innovation.

Model 01

Co-Industrialization & Joint Ventures (JVs)

Why it's compelling

Combines Ukraine’s battle-tested designs, software IP, and rapid field feedback with Flemish high-precision manufacturing, quality control (QA/QC), and EU supply chain compliance to scale defense and dual-use tech for NATO/EU markets.

Model 02

Autonomous Systems Co-Development

Why it's compelling

Pairs Ukraine’s "living lab" prototyping for land (UGV) and air (UAV) drones with Flemish expertise in industrial mechatronics, advanced sensors, actuators, and AI-driven simulation environments.

Model 03

Aerospace & Dual-Use MRO / Modernization

Why it's compelling

Integrates Ukrainian operational life-extension capabilities and ITAR-free component designs into Flemish maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) infrastructure to serve European aerospace networks.

Model 04

Direct Investment & Scale-Up Funding

Why it's compelling

Connects Flemish venture capital, private equity, and corporate investment arms directly with high-growth, field-tested Ukrainian scale-ups in drone autonomy, electronic warfare (EW), and cybersecurity.

Model 05

Technology Transfer & IP Licensing

Why it's compelling

Allows Flemish platform developers to integrate battle-hardened Ukrainian algorithms (such as EW-resilient communication, drone swarming, and computer vision) into European defense platforms.

Model 06

R&D Bridge & Joint Prototyping

Why it's compelling

Builds a direct bridge between world-class Flemish research centers (such as IMEC) and agile Ukrainian engineering teams to conduct joint research on next-gen advanced materials, AI, and energy storage.

Registration & Access

Participation is open to verified technology companies, defense manufacturers, research institutions, and investors.

Organizers & Partners

.	Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) is the official government agency of Flanders, the northern region of Belgium, dedicated to supporting international business. FIT helps Flemish companies expand abroad and assists foreign companies interested in investing in Flanders.‌
	TechUkraine is a non-profit organization and a leading nationwide platform dedicated to strengthening Ukraine’s technology sector. It brings together key stakeholders from across the country and supports their integration into the global ecosystem through international cooperation and partnerships.
	The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) helps businesses innovate and grow on an international scale. It is the world’s largest support network for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with international ambitions. The Network is active worldwide. It brings together experts from member organisations that are renowned for their excellence in business support.
	The Ukrainian Cluster Alliance (UCA) is the national association of 42 Ukrainian clusters (2500+ SMEs) covering major industries and regions of Ukraine. The mission of UCA is to consolidate and develop the clusters movement in Ukraine, enabling the strengthening of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and their fast integration of European and global value chains.
	Brave1 Cluster is a Ukrainian defense technology platform launched to accelerate innovation in the defense sector, particularly in response to wartime challenges. Backed by the Ministry of Digital Transformation, Ministry of Defense, and other state institutions, Brave1 unites startups, engineers, and researchers to develop and scale cutting-edge military technologies — from UAVs to cybersecurity tools. With over 1,500 participants, it serves as a key ecosystem for dual-use innovation and international cooperation.
	Ukrainian Dual-Use Technology Cluster (UADUT) is an association of industry participants focused on the creation and development of defence technologies, with their subsequent transfer to the civilian sector.
	Since 2014, UVCA has promoted investment opportunities, advocated the interests of private equity and venture investors to policymakers, and improved the local investment and business climate in Ukraine. Main initiatives include the Ukrainian Fund of Funds, Ukrainian Pavilion at CES in Las Vegas and others.
	Tech Force in UA is an alliance of leading Ukrainian private defense tech manufacturers. It unites developers and producers of military innovations — such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), ground robotic systems (NRK), electronic warfare (EW/REB) and reconnaissance (ER/RER) equipment, and critical components — to supply the Ukrainian defense forces.
	The Ukrainian Council of Defence Industry is a consolidated voice of the Ukrainian defence industry, uniting associations and unions of manufacturers of weapons and military equipment, creating a single platform for cooperation with the state, the army and international partners.
	Alliance of Component Manufacturers (ACM) is an industry association uniting Ukrainian manufacturers of industrial, mechanical, and electronic components. It acts as a single entry point and trusted partner for OEM sourcing, providing direct access to a resilient network of suppliers specializing in B2B industrial and defense-grade components.