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Financing R&D in defence: the limits of the EU system
Defence research and development (R&D) can be considered a fundamental element of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB) as it sustains the further development and improvement of military systems and equipment.
Global Security and Innovation Summit
09 - 10 December 2026 | Hamburg
At a time marked by disruptive developments and the emergence of innovative technologies, all of which have a profound impact on the global security architecture, this event will explore how international security can be maintained and improved in the face of these changes. The Global Security and Innovation Summit will address this broad topic and develop answers for an increasingly interconnected world.
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Thank you for joining GSIS 2025
We extend our sincere thanks to all delegates, partners, sponsors, speakers, and exhibitors who made the inaugural Global Security and Innovation Summit (GSIS) in Hamburg a success.
We look forward to continuing the dialogue on security, innovation, and resilience at GSIS 2026, taking place from 9–10 December 2026 at the CCH – Congress Center Hamburg.
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Voices Shaping Global Security and Innovation
GSIS 2025 featured leading voices from politics, industry, defence, and technology, addressing the critical security and innovation challenges of our time. Speakers in 2025 covered topics such as AI-driven defence solutions, cyber security and digital sovereignty, resilient infrastructure, modern civil defence, strategic resources and supply chains, cloud competition, smart cities, biotechnology, and the financing of innovation in a disrupted global order.
Explore the Speaker Overview 2025 to learn more about the experts who shaped these discussions.
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