The 8th Luxembourg–Poland Business Conference will take place in Poland, continuing its tradition as a leading platform connecting business leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers from Luxembourg and Poland. The conference fosters dialogue, knowledge exchange, and cross-border collaboration across industries.

We are pleased to have VTS Group and HTS CAP SA SICAV-RAIF as Sponsors of this year’s conference, with PIDUjoining as our Partner.

This year’s edition will focus on the theme “Defence & Space Security” and is expected to take place in Warsaw, Poland in the second half of 2026.

As Europe faces increasing geopolitical, defence, and space security challenges, the intersection of defence, finance, and innovation has become a strategic priority. Strengthening cooperation between Luxembourg and Poland is key to unlocking new opportunities in financing defence and space‑related capabilities, scaling dual‑use technologies, and building resilient infrastructure across the region.

This conference is designed for institutional investors, financial institutions, policymakers, defence and space security industry representatives, technology companies, and innovators seeking to understand and actively shape the evolving European security and investment landscape.

The programme will focus on key topics such as defence and space security financing models in Europe, the role of private and institutional capital, and the use of EU financial instruments to support strategic industries. It will also explore the commercialisation of dual‑use technologies (including cybersecurity, space‑based systems, AI, drones, and advanced materials) alongside regulatory challenges, public–private cooperation, and cross‑border scaling opportunities. In addition, discussions will address cyber resilience, secure satellite and communication systems, and the protection of critical digital and space infrastructure.

Through expert‑led discussions and high‑level networking, participants will gain insights into emerging investment models, regulatory frameworks, and practical pathways for transforming innovation into scalable, real‑world solutions.

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at SSW Law & Beyond
(Rondo ONZ 1, 27. i 28. piętro 00-124 Warszawa)

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–Preliminary Agenda–

“Defence, Finance & Dual Use Innovation: Building Resilient Cooperation”

9.00 – 9.30 Guest arrival, registration & badge collection

9.30 – 9.40 Official Opening

9.40 – 10.00 Opening Words: PIDU & LPCC

10.00 – 10.45 Panel 1: Defence Financing in Europe – New Models for Investment, Growth & Industrial Scale

Moderator: Łukasz Karpiesiuk (SSW)

Speakers: 

• Kamil Pruchnik, PhD, Senior Regional Representative of the European Investment Fund (EIF) to Poland 
• dr Krzysztof Wiater, Managing Partner, NGL Wiater sp. k. 
• [dr Krzysztof Senger, Senior Business Manager to Head of Wholesale Banking CEE Network, ING (tbc)]
• [Representative of Balnord (tbc)]

Focus: How Europe (and specifically Luxembourg & Poland) can finance modern defence capabilities and dual use technologies.

Key angles:

• Trends in European defence spending – the role of dual-use technologies
• The role of private capital & institutional investors
• DIFs investment initiatives (Defence Equity Facility and others)
• Luxembourg’s position as a financial hub supporting defence relevant investments
• Opportunities for fund managers in financing defence

10.45 – 11.00 Networking coffee break

11.00 – 11.45 Panel 2: Cyber & Space Security

Moderator: Agnieszka Witaszek (SSW)

Speakers: 

• prof. Grzegorz Wrochna, Global Affairs Director or representatives or one of the chairmen, Creotech Instruments S.A. 
• Barbara Skardzińska, Manfred Lachs Centre for Space Law, Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Warsaw 
• Tomasz Widomski (Elproma)

Focus: Commercial and defence grade solutions to protect digital and space infrastructure.

Key angles:

• Cyber resilience for businesses
• Satellite defence, secure communication systems
• Countering hybrid threats
• Data sovereignty and cloud infrastructure

11.45 – 12.00 Closing remarks

12.00 – 14.00 Networking Walking Lunch & Informal Discussions

 

Would you like to get involved?

As a sponsor, the event offers strong visibility among key decision‑makers, direct access to institutional stakeholders, and a platform to position your organisation at the forefront of defence, space security, and dual‑use innovation in Europe.

To become a sponsor, speaker, or in other way involved in this influential event, please reach out to Marta Andrzejewska at marta.andrzejewska@lpcc.lu or Darina Mohamad at darina.mohamad@lpcc.lu

 

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Past Editions:

Previous conferences have addressed topics such as Artificial Intelligence, FinTech and RegTech, Luxembourg-Poland Partnership in Space Business, Future of Logistics, Sustainable Finances and Funds. These events have successfully attracted over 300 attendees, including senior executives, institutional investors, government officials, and key decision-makers from both countries. Learn more.