DefenceTech Switzerland 2027

Defence Tech Switzerland 2027

25 February 2027 · Zurich

Technology for a safer tomorrow.

Defence Tech Switzerland 2027 brings together technology leaders, defence experts, critical-infrastructure operators, innovators and decision-makers for a focused day in Zurich.

The event explores the technologies that are rapidly changing defence, security and the protection of critical infrastructure – with a strong focus on real-world applications, technical insight and lessons from international experts.

Key Technology Topics

• Drones & Counter-Drone Technologies
• Airspace Security & Detection
• Defence AI & Autonomous Systems
• Cybersecurity & Electronic Warfare
• Sensors, Radar & Data
• Robotics & Unmanned Systems
• Secure Communications
• Critical Infrastructure Protection
• Dual-Use Technologies
• European Defence Innovation

More than a conference

Defence Tech Switzerland is designed to go deeper than typical conference presentations.

Leading experts and technology companies will explain how important technologies actually work, where they can be deployed today and what developments defence and infrastructure leaders should prepare for next.

Expect technical sessions, real-world use cases, international perspectives and direct access to experts and innovators.

Who should attend?

The event is particularly relevant for:

Defence & Government
Swiss Armed Forces, procurement, public security, civil protection and government organisations.

Critical Infrastructure
Energy, telecommunications, transportation, airports, datacenters, utilities and other operators of critical infrastructure.

Technology & Industry
Defence technology, aerospace, drones, robotics, AI, cybersecurity, sensors, communications and industrial technology.

Decision-Makers
CEOs, CTOs, CIOs, COOs, CISOs, security executives, innovation leaders and technology strategists.

Innovation & Investment
Startups, researchers, universities, investors and organisations working on dual-use and defence innovation.

International perspective – Swiss focus

Switzerland is part of a rapidly changing European security and technology landscape.

Defence Tech Switzerland connects the Swiss ecosystem with international experts, innovators and European defence initiatives, including developments around NATO innovation, European defence programmes and emerging dual-use technologies.

High-value networking

Technology matters – but so do the people behind it.

The event creates plenty of opportunities to meet defence leaders, infrastructure operators, technology companies, startups, researchers and international experts in an informal setting.

Our goal is simple:

Learn. Exchange ideas. Build relationships. Make Switzerland and Europe more secure.

Defence Tech Switzerland 2027

25 February 2027 · Zurich

Limited participation to maintain a high-quality professional environment.

https://www.hitechconnect.org/swiss-defence-2027

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