NATO Edge 26 will take place from 17–19 November 2026 at Fuar İzmir, Türkiye, bringing together NATO decision-makers, political leaders, government experts, industry leaders, and academic partners to explore innovative solutions that enhance NATO capabilities.
As NCIA’s flagship technology event, NATO Edge facilitates engagement between NATO and the wider defense and technology community. The 2026 edition introduces a redesigned format that places industry at the forefront, with increased opportunities for direct engagement, focused briefings, and showcasing solutions to NATO decision-makers, end-users, and potential partners.
The event will focus on how NATO, Allies, and industry can work together to strengthen readiness and deliver capabilities across the defense and technology spectrum.
When is NATO Edge 26?
NATO Edge 26 will be held from 17–19 November 2026 in İzmir, Turkey.
NATO Edge 2026 Themes
NATO Edge 26 will explore how defense and technology solutions can support NATO’s operational needs in an increasingly unpredictable security environment.
Key themes include:
Defense Technology and Capability Delivery
- The event will examine how industry solutions can help meet NATO capability requirements, accelerate delivery, and strengthen collective readiness.
NATO Procurement Requirements
- Attendees will gain insight into NATO’s upcoming capability pipeline and procurement direction, including requirements before they are formally defined.
Industry Engagement and Innovation
- The redesigned format will place industry at the forefront, enabling greater engagement between solution providers, NATO decision-makers, and procurement experts.
What’s On at NATO Edge 2026?
NATO Edge 26 will feature a three-day program designed to connect NATO, government, industry, and academic participants through structured engagement and focused discussions.
The event will include opportunities to:
- Understand NATO’s capability pipeline through insight into upcoming requirements and procurement direction.
- Engage directly with senior NATO leaders and decision-makers.
- Participate in pre-procurement workshops and business briefings designed to support the path from opportunity to delivery.
- Showcase mission-relevant solutions to NATO decision-makers and procurement experts.
NATO Edge 2026 Speakers
NATO Edge 26 will feature speakers from NATO, government, industry, and defense technology organizations, including:
- Admiral Pierre Vandier
Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, Allied Command Transformation - Jean-Charles Ellermann-Kingombe
NATO Assistant Secretary General for Cyber and Digital Transformation, NATO - Tarja Jaakkola
NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defence Industry, Innovation and Armaments, NATO - Dr Dylan Browne
General Manager, NATO Communications and Information Agency - Dr Gundbert Scherf
Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Helsing - Prof. Dr Haluk Görgün
Secretary of Defence Industries, Republic of Türkiye - Dr Yusuf Bora Kartal
Executive Vice President, ASELSAN
Where is NATO Edge 26 Being Held?
Fuar İzmir, İzmir, Türkiye
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