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 PIDU joining 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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–Conference Agenda–
“Defence & Space Security: 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.
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
What to Expect
A focused programme exploring the strategic and commercial dimensions of Europe’s evolving security landscape:
- Space security & cyber resilience: examining secure communications, satellite systems, cyber resilience, and the protection of critical digital and space infrastructure
- Defence financing in Europe: exploring new investment models, private and institutional capital, and financing opportunities for defence and dual-use technologies
- Luxembourg as a financial hub: examining Luxembourg’s role in supporting investment in defence, space, cybersecurity and strategic technologies
- Dual-use innovation: exploring the scaling of AI, cybersecurity, drones, space-based systems and advanced materials
- Cross-border cooperation: identifying opportunities for Luxembourg and Poland to strengthen collaboration across finance, technology, space, defence and innovation
The conference will conclude with a two-hour networking lunch, offering participants dedicated time to connect with speakers, investors, business leaders and fellow decision-makers from Luxembourg and Poland.
We look forward to welcoming you to Warsaw and connecting you with the people shaping the next chapter of Luxembourg–Poland cooperation in defence, finance and technology.
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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.
