Defense Tech in a New Era - Building, Backing and Scaling the Next Generation
- Date
- 2026-06-29
- Location
- Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel
- Host
- Fusion VC
About this event
Defense technology is moving faster than the old playbook allows. As security priorities shift, capital tightens around conviction, and dual-use innovation becomes more central to national resilience, the people building this category need sharper conversations, better connections, and a clearer view of what it takes to go from idea to real-world deployment. Defense Tech in a New Era - Building, Backing and Scaling the Next Generation brings together founders, operators, investors, and ecosystem leaders in Tel Aviv-Yafo for an in-person morning focused on what actually matters now: how great defense and dual-use companies get built, how they get funded, and how they scale in a complex operating environment. About the Event This event is designed as a focused, high-signal gathering for people who are serious about the next wave of defense and dual-use technology. The emphasis is not on broad trend talk for its own sake, but on practical insight: what is changing in the market, where the strongest opportunities are emerging, and what separates companies that attract real backing from those that stall early. Expect a room shaped by shared curiosity and real operating experience. Whether you are close to the defense ecosystem already or entering it from a broader technology, venture, or startup background, the goal is to create useful context around a sector that is becoming more important, more investable, and more demanding at the same time. The format centers on live discussion and in-person connection. Being in the room matters here. This is the kind of event where nuance travels better face to face, where off-stage conversations are often as valuable as the formal program, and where the right introduction can change the trajectory of a company, partnership, or investment thesis. What to Expect The morning will likely combine structured content with time to meet other attendees, compare notes, and continue conversations beyond the stage. The focus of the program is reflected directly in the title: building, backing, and scaling the next generation of defense tech. You can expect discussion around themes such as: What makes this a distinctly new era for defense and dual-use technology How founders are identifying real needs and translating them into deployable products What investors look for in this category, from technical depth to market timing and execution risk The operational realities of scaling companies that may work across commercial and defense contexts How ecosystem relationships, procurement pathways, and strategic partnerships influence growth The audience makeup is part of the experience. This is not just a content session; it is also a community and networking event built for substantive exchange. Expect conversations with people approaching the space from different angles, including company-building, financing, strategic support, and market development. Because the event is in person and time-bounded, the pace should feel intentional. You can come prepared to listen closely, ask sharper questions, and make the most of a concentrated window with others who are actively shaping or studying this sector. Why Attend If you work in or around defense tech, context is a competitive advantage. This event gives you the chance to better understand how the category is evolving and how experienced participants are thinking about opportunity, risk, and scale right now. For founders, the value may be in pressure-testing your assumptions about product, timing, and fundability. For investors, it is a chance to sharpen your view of where the strongest opportunities may be forming. For operators and ecosystem builders, it offers a clearer read on the capabilities, constraints, and collaboration patterns that matter most in this space. You should also attend for the quality of adjacency. Defense and dual-use innovation sits at the intersection of technology, capital, policy, commercialization, and trust. Events like this help bridge those worlds in a practical way, especially when the people in the room are there for more than passive listening. Attendees can expect takeaways such as: A more grounded understanding of the current defense tech landscape Better language for discussing dual-use opportunities with partners, investors, or teams New connections with people who can expand your perspective or open relevant doors Stronger intuition about what it takes to move from promising concept to scalable company Practical Details The event will take place in person in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel on Monday, June 29 at 9:00 AM GMT+3. As a morning gathering, it is well suited for attendees who want to start the day with focused industry conversation and still have room afterward for follow-up meetings, coffee chats, or deeper one-on-one discussions sparked by the program. Because this is an in-person event, it is worth arriving ready to engage rather than just observe. Bring the questions you are actively working through, the perspective you can contribute, and a clear sense of who you would like to meet. In a sector where trust and credibility matter, thoughtful participation goes a long way. If you are deciding whether this belongs on your calendar, the simplest test is this: if you care about how defense and dual-use technology companies are built, financed, and grown in the current moment, this is a highly relevant room to be in. The conversations are timely, the theme is specific, and the setting is designed for real connection rather than background noise.
Who should attend
This is for people who want a sharper, more practical understanding of where defense and dual-use technology is headed and how meaningful companies in the space get built. - **You are a founder or early-stage builder** working on defense-related or dual-use technology and want clearer insight into market realities, funding dynamics, and what it takes to scale responsibly. - **You are an investor, scout, or venture professional** looking to better understand the category, meet serious builders, and refine your perspective on what makes a defense tech company compelling now. - **You are an operator or executive** with experience in product, engineering, go-to-market, strategy, or growth who wants to explore how those skills apply in the defense and dual-use ecosystem. - **You are part of the broader tech ecosystem** and want to understand why defense tech is becoming a more important arena for innovation, capital, and company creation. - **You value strong peer conversations and targeted networking** more than generic industry events, and want to spend time with people thinking deeply about this sector. - **You are based in or connected to the Israeli innovation community** and want to meet others engaged in the future of defense, security, and advanced technology.