Events

Industry Day - The multi-year Defense plan 2026
DEC
Thu
04
09:00 - 17:00

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Location

Brussel (BE)

FOD Economie - Vooruitgangstraat 50 - 1210 Brussel
Programmes
Defence Space

The Industry Day will address two main themes: the Investment Plan for Major Equipment (PIHM) and significant projects related to support and infrastructure.
The program includes:

  • Morning plenary session for CEOs and Captains of Industry, featuring:

    • Welcome by the chairman of FOD Economie
    • Opening by the Minister of Economy
    • Explanation of the strategic vision by DGMR
    • DIRS and Belgian industrial engagement by KHID
    • Use case NSPA presented by Exail Belgium
    • Closing remarks by the Minister of Defence (subject to confirmation)
  • Afternoon break-out sessions by domain for representatives of Strategic Business Units, covering:

    • Land
    • Air
    • Navy
    • Support
    • Communication systems
    • Infrastructure

Registration

Participation is free, but registration is required. In the morning session, the number of participants is limited to one person per organization. In the afternoon sessions, the number of participants is limited to one person per organization per breakout session. Your registration is only final once you have received a confirmation email.

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