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ARCTIC15
DEFENCE TECH SUMMIT
3RD EDITION
The ARCTIC15 Defence Summit is a focused, invite-driven program within ARCTIC15 – 15th Year Anniversary Edition, bringing together defence innovators, deep tech founders, investors, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore how cutting-edge research becomes deployable capability — and how dual-use technologies strengthen Europe’s resilience.
Set within one of Europe’s leading startup conferences, the Defence Summit bridges capital, science, and real-world deployment in an increasingly complex security environment.
Why a Defence Summit at ARCTIC15?
Defence innovation no longer lives in isolation.
Breakthroughs in AI, space, sensors, materials, cyber, autonomy, energy, and communications increasingly emerge from startups, universities, and dual-use ecosystems — yet too often struggle to cross the gap from lab to field.
The ARCTIC15 Defence Summit exists to:
- Connect investors and fund managers with credible defence & dual-use technologies
- Translate research excellence into scalable, deployable solutions
- Explore how defence tech strengthens societal resilience, not just military capability
Create dialogue between startups, capital, industry, and public stakeholders
Program
Opening the Defence Tech Summit
Teemu Seppälä ― Tech and Innovation Director at Riihimäki / DEFINE
13:06
Keynote | The Battlefield Will Not Wait for Procurement
Timothy D. Otten ― GPL, Europe at Defense Innovation Unit, U.S. Department of War
13:22
Panel | Building the Fast Lane: Who Gets Tested, Funded, and Deployed in Defence Tech
Moderator: Michal Csonga ― General Partner at Zero One Hundred
Marcin P. Kowalik ― GP at Balnord
Kadri Tammai ― Regional Director at NATO DIANA
Tim Otten ― DIU, USA
Teemu Seppälä ― Tech and Innovation Director at Riihimäki / DEFINE
13:45
Panel | Building the Defence Tech Engine | Powered by SpaceTime
Moderator: Nick Moran ― President of Aurelius Technologies | Aurora Industries
Taneli Tikka ― Board Member of Space Time
Amanda Phillips ― Investment Director at ROKE
Jussi Oivukkamäki ― Business Development Manager EU&NATO at Milrem Robotics
Moderator: Jarmo Puputti ― Executive Partner at XD Solutions
14:08
DEFINE Accelerator Startup Showcases
Aiglos
Avrax Systems
Clausal Computing
EOB Space
Fara Technologies
I-CONIC
Kolibri Defence
Louhi Propulsion
Lumra
Metaktik
Seamless Subsea
Spogen.ai
14:44
Closing the Defence Tech Summit with Key Take-Aways
Partners
Who Should Attend?
The ARCTIC15 Defence Summit is designed for:
- Defence & dual-use startups (early to growth stage)
- VCs, CVCs, and institutional investors active in deep tech or defence
- Universities & research organisations exploring commercial pathways
- Industry & defence primes seeking innovation partnerships
- Public sector & policy stakeholders shaping the future of security and resilience
Attendance is included with an ARCTIC15 ticket.
Part of ARCTIC15
The Defence Summit takes place within ARCTIC15, one of Europe’s most founder-focused startup conferences, offering:
- High-quality networking with investors and operators
- Curated matchmaking & 1-on-1 meetings
- Deep tech, investor, and industry tracks
Side events, VIP gatherings, and community moments.
Previous Speakers
Teemu Seppälä
Technology and Innovation Director at City of Riihimäki and Defence Innovation Network Finland
Meri Heikkinen
Fund Manager at Unmanned.vc
Mario Aguilera
Founder and CEO at Tespack Ltd
Jaanus Tamm
President and CEO at Defsecintel Group
Taneli Tikka
Angel Investor
Marc Essig
Vice President Special Projects at Electro Optic Systems
Harri Kulmala
Executive Board Member at Finnish Operations Center
Teemu Anttila
CEO at Finnish Operations Center
Timo Rotonen
LTGEN (ret.), Board Member, Mentor
Get Your Ticket
for 15th Anniversary Edition!
These tickets are only for startups, and your startup must have a valid Business ID.
We will verify your eligibility. Agencies and consultancies are not eligible.
Startup Ticket
SiRA™ Verified
SiRA assesses startup fundraising readiness and improves startup-investor matching quality.
149€
Including 13.5% VAT – 169.12€
*Fill out the SiRA assessment after purchase to keep the reduced price.
What’s Included
✅ Full 2-days event program access
✅ Workshop Rooms
✅ Exhibition Areas
✅ Startup Village
✅ 100 Innovations Zone
✅ Experience Zones
✅ Speed Networking Area
✅ Book 1-1 meeting tables
✅ Matchmaking Tool
✅ DealTank
✅ ARCTIC15 Afterparty
✅ Free coffee & snacks (2days)
Not Included
❌ 15th Year Reception
❌ Speaker & Investor Select Lounge
❌ Fast-tracked at the Registration
❌ Media Lounge
❌ Invite-only investor gatherings
❌ VIP Rooftop Cocktail
❌ VIP Dinner
❌ Lunch Ticket
Startup Ticket
249€
Including 13.5% VAT – 282.62€
No SiRA assessment required.
What’s Included
✅ Full 2-days event program access
✅ Workshop Rooms
✅ Exhibition Areas
✅ Startup Village
✅ 100 Innovations Zone
✅ Experience Zones
✅ Speed Networking Area
✅ Book 1-1 meeting tables
✅ Matchmaking Tool
✅ DealTank
✅ ARCTIC15 Afterparty
✅ Free coffee & snacks (2 days)
Not Included
❌ 15th Year Reception
❌ Speaker & Investor Select Lounge
❌ Fast-tracked at the Registration
❌ Media Lounge
❌ Invite-only investor gatherings
❌ VIP Rooftop Cocktail
❌ VIP Dinner
❌ Lunch Ticket
Startup Booth
SiRA™ Verified
SiRA assesses startup fundraising readiness and improves startup-investor matching quality.
1499€
Including 25.5% VAT – 1,881.25€
*Fill out the SiRA assessment after purchase to keep the reduced price.
Startup Booth Includes:
✅Startup Booth for 1 Day (2x2m)
✅Electricity
✅Wi-Fi
✅Carpet
✅Cocktail Table
✅2x Startup | SiRA™ Verified Tickets
What’s Included
✅ Full 2-days event program access
✅ Workshop Rooms
✅ Exhibition Areas
✅ Startup Village
✅ 100 Innovations Zone
✅ Experience Zones
✅ Speed Networking Area
✅ Book 1-1 meeting tables
✅ Matchmaking Tool
✅ DealTank
✅ ARCTIC15 Afterparty
✅ Free coffee & snacks (2 days)
Not Included
❌ 15th Year Reception
❌ Speaker & Investor Select Lounge
❌ Fast-tracked at the Registration
❌ Media Lounge
❌ Invite-only investor gatherings
❌ VIP Rooftop Cocktail
❌ VIP Dinner
❌ Lunch Ticket
Startup Booth
1699€
Including 25.5% VAT – 2,132.25€
No SiRA assessment required.
Startup Booth Includes:
✅Startup Booth for 1 Day (2x2m)
✅Electricity
✅Wi-Fi
✅Carpet
✅Cocktail Table
✅2x Startup | SiRA™ Verified Tickets
What’s Included
✅ Full 2-days event program access
✅ Workshop Rooms
✅ Exhibition Areas
✅ Startup Village
✅ 100 Innovations Zone
✅ Experience Zones
✅ Speed Networking Area
✅ Book 1-1 meeting tables
✅ Matchmaking Tool
✅ DealTank
✅ ARCTIC15 Afterparty
✅ Free coffee & snacks (2days)
Not Included
❌ 15th Year Reception
❌ Speaker & Investor Select Lounge
❌ Fast-tracked at the Registration
❌ Media Lounge
❌ Invite-only investor gatherings
❌ VIP Rooftop Cocktail
❌ VIP Dinner
❌ Lunch Ticket
Investor Ticket
SiRA™ Verified
SiRA assesses startup fundraising readiness and improves startup-investor matching quality.
449€
Including 13.5% VAT – 509.62€
*Fill out the SiRA assessment after purchase to keep the reduced price.
What’s Included
✅ Full 2-days Event Program Access
✅ Workshop Rooms
✅ Exhibition Areas
✅ Startup Village
✅ 100 Innovations Zone
✅ Experience Zones
✅ Speed Networking Area
✅ Book 1-1 meeting Tables
✅ Matchmaking Tool
✅ DealTank
✅ ARCTIC15 Afterparty
✅ Free coffee & snacks (2 days)
✅ 15th Year Reception
Not Included
❌ Invite-only investor gatherings
❌ VIP Rooftop Cocktail
❌ VIP Dinner
❌ Speaker & Investor Select Lounge
❌ Fast-tracked at the Registration
❌ Media Lounge
❌ Lunch Ticket
Investor Ticket
499€
Including 13.5% VAT – 566.37€
No SiRA assessment required.
What’s Included
✅ Full 2-days Event Program Access
✅ Workshop Rooms
✅ Exhibition Areas
✅ Startup Village
✅ 100 Innovations Zone
✅ Experience Zones
✅ Speed Networking Area
✅ Book 1-1 meeting Tables
✅ Matchmaking Tool
✅ DealTank
✅ ARCTIC15 Afterparty
✅ Free coffee & snacks (2 days)
✅ 15th Year Reception
Not Included
❌ Invite-only investor gatherings
❌ VIP Rooftop Cocktail
❌ VIP Dinner
❌ Speaker & Investor Select Lounge
❌ Fast-tracked at the Registration
❌ Media Lounge
❌ Lunch Ticket
Investor Select Ticket
SiRA™ Verified
SiRA assesses startup fundraising readiness and improves startup-investor matching quality.
1499€
Including 13.5% VAT – 1,701.37€
*Fill out the SiRA assessment after purchase to keep the reduced price.
What’s Included
✅ Full 2-days Event Program Access
✅ Workshop Rooms
✅ Exhibition Areas
✅ Startup Village
✅ 100 Innovations Zone
✅ Experience Zones
✅ Speed Networking Area
✅ Book 1-1 meeting Tables
✅ Matchmaking Tool
✅ DealTank
✅ ARCTIC15 Afterparty
✅ Free coffee & snacks (2 days)
✅ 15th Year Reception
✅ Invite-only investor gatherings
✅ VIP Rooftop Cocktail
✅ VIP Dinner
✅ Speaker & Investor Select Lounge
✅ Fast-tracked at the Registration
✅ Lunch Ticket
Not Included
❌ Media Lounge
Investor Select Ticket
1699€
Including 13.5% VAT – 1,928.37€
No SiRA assessment required.
What’s Included
✅ Full 2-days Event Program Access
✅ Workshop Rooms
✅ Exhibition Areas
✅ Startup Village
✅ 100 Innovations Zone
✅ Experience Zones
✅ Speed Networking Area
✅ Book 1-1 meeting Tables
✅ Matchmaking Tool
✅ DealTank
✅ ARCTIC15 Afterparty
✅ Free coffee & snacks (2 days)
✅ 15th Year Reception
✅ Invite-only investor gatherings
✅ VIP Rooftop Cocktail
✅ VIP Dinner
✅ Speaker & Investor Select Lounge
✅ Fast-tracked at the Registration
✅ Lunch Ticket
Not Included
❌ Media Lounge
Limited Partner Ticket
Free for LPs
We offer complimentary attendance for qualifying LPs from: banks, corporate investors, development finance institutions, endowments, family offices, foundations, insurance companies, investment consultants, pension funds, registered investment advisers (RIAs), and sovereign wealth funds are subject to qualification.
General Partner / Fund Managers Ticket
General Partners are welcome to join ARCTIC15 by holding a valid Investor Ticket. To participate in the GP program, please complete the application form. All applications are subject to review and approval.
Attendee Ticket
999€
Including 13.5% VAT – 1,133.87€
What’s Included
✅ Full 2-days event program access
✅ Workshop Rooms
✅ Exhibition Areas
✅ Startup Village
✅ 100 Innovations Zone
✅ Experience Zones
✅ Speed Networking Area
✅ Book 1-1 meeting tables
✅ Matchmaking Tool
✅ ARCTIC15 Afterparty
✅ Free coffee & snacks (2days)
✅ 15th Year Reception
What’s Included
❌ DealTank
❌ Speaker & Investor Select Lounge
❌ Fast-tracked at the Registration
❌ Media Lounge
❌ Invite-only investor gatherings
❌ Lunch Ticket
Expo Pass
This is one-day ticket. Valid on 12 June.
Day 2 is dedicated to tech enthusiast, deep dives into emerging technologies, hands-on demos, and founders sharing how things are actually built.
49€
Including 13.5% VAT – 55.62€
What’s Included
✅ Day 2 Access (on 12 June)
✅ Exhibition Areas
✅ Startup Village
✅ 100 Innovations Zone
✅ Experience Zone
Not Included
❌ Name / Company Name Badge
❌ Day 1 Access
❌ Workshop Rooms
❌ Book 1-1 meeting tables
❌ Matchmaking Tool
❌ DealTank
❌ ARCTIC15 After Party
❌ Free Coffee & Snacks
❌ 15th Year Reception
❌ Speaker & Investor Select Lounge
❌ Fast-tracked at the Registration
❌ Media Lounge
❌ Invite-only investor gatherings
❌ VIP Rooftop Cocktail
❌ VIP Dinner
❌ Lunch Ticket
❌ Speed Networking Area
All tickets are non-refundable, but you may request to change the name if you can’t make it up. Click here for Terms and Conditions.