Defence Tech Meetup vol.2
Fri, 15 Nov
|Rīga
Join us for the second closed Defense Tech Meetup, organised with a goal to connect the Latvian Defence Tech ecosystem with other nations, and to explore the latest initiatives and discuss current priorities.


Time & Location
15 Nov 2024, 17:00 – 19:00
Rīga, Lastādijas iela 12-k-3, Latgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
About the event
Join us for the second closed Defense Tech Meetup, organised with a goal to connect the Latvian Defence Tech ecosystem with other nations and to explore the latest initiatives and discuss current priorities. This is an unofficial event that prioritises networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration, exchange of information and necessary changes within the defence sector.
The programme will include:
A fireside chat with Jaanus Tamm, CEO of Estonia's Defsecintel, a leading producer of mobile autonomous and automated surveillance systems with AI-assisted technology. Jaanus is a 15 year veteran of defence tech and will talk about what has changed with the Ukraine invasion and how to think about building the next Defence Tech startups.
A discussion about defence tech investments and funding, with guests including Eric Slesinger, Partner at defence VC fund 201 Ventures, and founder of the European Defence Investor Network.
A presentation by Kaspar Gering about Darkstar, the…