🇵🇹 Defence Tech Meetup #7

Join us at Critical Software Headquarters in Lisbon for an insightful end-of-the-day with presentations, networking opportunities for Defence, and free drinks and snacks.
This Defence Tech Meetup focuses on Space, Air and ISR - Building the Next Layer of Situational Awareness.
Critical Software & Productized organizes this meetup and will bring unique insights from engineers in the field, experts from the Ukrainian reality, and startups. We will explore problems and opportunities to strengthen multi-layered defence systems, including:
Presentations on current needs and insights from engineers and defence experts
Pitches from startups showcasing emerging technologies
Rather than theory, the focus is on real operational challenges and lessons learned.
Agenda:

18:30 Welcome and arrivals
18:50 - 18:55 Opening Remarks
João Santos, Defence Innovation Leader of Productized
18:55 - 19:20 The Ukrainian experience. Real field state-of-the-art, trends, and needs.
Anton Chaika, DroneAid Collective
19:20 - 19:40 Critical Software
David Batista, The Fusion Problem: Building a Common Picture Across Space, Air and Sea
19:40 - 20:10 Startups
Paulo Fonseca, Silent Mesh (drone acoustic detection system)
Francisco Aguiar, Startup Leiria (defence acceleration program + Next EUDIS Hackathon organizer)
Yevhen Zhebko, Teletatica (resilient communication systems - the Ukrainian experience - Q&A)
20:15 - 20:35 The Situational Awareness Picture
Eva Sula, Defence & Security Leader (recognised for advancing next-generation C2 thinking and innovation across NATO and EU)
20:35 - 20:45 End of the Event
André Marquet, CEO of Productized
Marc Custodio, Innovation Catalyst of Critical Software
20:45 - 21:30 Networking & Happy Hour
About Defencetech Meetups
The Defense Tech Meetups started with the Estonian Startup Society. It's an invitation-only event that gather armed forces, researchers, defence sector companies, associations, investors, and technology developers looking for a platform to discuss current challenges, ideas, and collaboration opportunities. If there is someone you think should be invited, don't hesitate to get in touch with the organisers.
About Critical Software
Portuguese technology company specializing in the development of reliable, safety-critical, and mission-critical systems. Founded in 1998, the company supports global industries including aerospace, defence, transportation, energy, healthcare, and finance. With a strong focus on engineering excellence and software reliability, Critical Software designs and maintains systems where failure is not an option — from space and aviation platforms to complex control and monitoring infrastructures.
About Productized
Productized is a Lisbon-based conference and community focused on product management and innovation. Alongside its annual international event, it organizes the EUDIS Hackathon Lisbon and Defencetech meetups, bringing together creators, designers, and tech leaders to learn, build, and connect.