After two incredible days of innovation, strategic dialogue, and collaboration, BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2026 has officially come to a highly successful close.
The energy and ideas shared for 2 days have been nothing short of inspiring. Here is a look at what we achieved together:
👥 2,000 incredible participants and visitors walking our floors
🏢 30+ industry-leading companies exhibiting cutting-edge solutions
🤝 2 Days of unmatched networking and ecosystem building
A special thank you to CARIE (ΚΣΕΕΚ), the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and DG DEFIS – ENDR for their strong support and invaluable partnership in co-organising such an impactful event for the European defence ecosystem.
We were also profoundly honored to welcome an esteemed lineup of dignitaries and leaders who are actively shaping the future of security. A special thank you for the presence and support of:
➡️The President of the Republic H.E Nikos Christodoulides
➡️The Minister of Defence Mr Vasilis Palmas and the Minister of Justice and Public Order Mr Costas Fytiris
➡️The Director for Secure and Connected Space at the European Commission DG DEFIS Dr Catherine KAVVADA
➡️The president of CARIE Dr. Tasos Kounoudes
➡️The Head of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Office in Cyprus, Aimilia Pistrika, PhD
➡️The Armaments and Defence Capabilities Development Director at Ministry of Defence (MoD) Dr. Panayiotis Hadjipavlis, Col AF (Ret.)
➡️The Presidents and senior representatives of the Greek and French associations Hellenic Aerospace Security & Defense Industries Group (HASDIG – ΕΕΛΕΑΑ) , SEKPY – Hellenic Manufacturers of Defense Materiel Association and GICAN for their presence and for the long-standing collaboration
➡️Our esteemed hostess, moderators, panelists, ambassadors, defence attachés, senior officials, industry leaders and innovators from across Europe and beyond.
A massive thank you to our exhibitors, speakers, partners, and every single attendee who joined us.
See you in January 2028.
*Final Schedule to be confirmed prior the event
*Final Schedule to be confirmed prior the event
12th of December 2024
08:30- 09:00 | Registration – Welcome Coffee
09:00 – 09:40 | Opening/Welcoming addresses
09:40 – 10:25 | Coffee Break – Networking – Display Areas Visit
1st Session: Empowering Cyprus’s Defence Industry: Unlocking Growth Through Commitment and Collaboration
10:25 – 10:55 | Short Speeches by officials (Deputy Ministry of Research, Acting Permanent Secretary MoD)
10:55 – 11:10 Keynote Speech: “Defence in a new era – Preparedness, Resilience and Strategic Autonomy” – MoD Representative
11:10 – 12:20 | Panel Discussion “Industrial Participation – A Step Necessary to Develop the Local Defence Industry”
12:20 – 13:20 | Cocktail Buffet – Networking – Display Areas Visit (Live Outdoor Demonstrations)
2nd Session: Dual Use technologies, Armoured Systems, Network-Centric and Space technologies re-defining the Battlefield
13:20 – 15:25 | Platinum and Gold Sponsors’ Session (Network Centric Battlefield, Land
Platforms Survivability, UAVs, Electronic Warfare, Anti Drones, Artillery Systems)
15:25 – 15:50 | Coffee Break – Networking – Display Areas Visit
15:50 – 17:05 | Silver Sponsors’ Session (Command and Control systems, Cybersolutions,
Sattelite systems, EDF projects)
17:05 – 17:10 | Closing Remarks
End Day 1
13th of December 2024
08:30 – 09:00 | Registration (for new visitors) – Welcome Coffee
09:00 – 09:15 | MoU agreement between CARIE and SEKPY
3rd Session: AI and the new trends in Modern Warfare
09:15 – 10:25 | Panel Discussion “Innovating for the Battlefield: The Role of A.I and Technology in Modern Warfare”
10:25- 10:40 | Supporter’s Session
10:40- 11:10 | Coffee Break – Networking – Display Areas Visit
11:10 – 12:05 Panel Discussion – “Lessons learned from recent conflicts with a focus on urban warfare”
12:05 – 13:00 | Cocktail Buffet – Networking – Display Areas Visit (Live Outdoor
Demonstrations)
13:00 – 14:35 | Mix Sponsors’ Session (Anti tank systems, Armoured Vehicles, UAVs,
Multipurpose Vehicles)
14:35 – 14:50 | Coffee Break – Networking – Display Areas Visit
4th Session: Adaptability and Resilience at Security and Defence
14:50 – 15:50 | Sponsors’ Session (May include: Critical Infrastructure Protection,
Firefighting, CBRN) TBC
15:50 – 16:05 | Supporters’ Session (Climate Change and Migration as Emerging Security
Threats)
16:05 – 16:15 | Closing Remarks – Commemorative Plaques – Photos
End of conference