Nordic Defence Conference 2026, 3 June 2026

Date

^{Wednesday 3 June 2026}

Time

^9:00-15:00

Place

^{PwC, Strandvejen 44, 2900 Hellerup, Denmark}

Join the premier Nordic Defence Conference 2026 – shaping a resilient future through innovative defence cooperation

As the defence landscape undergoes rapid transformation, the Nordic region continues to play a leading role in strengthening collective readiness and capability. PwC’s Nordic Defence Conference 2026 brings together defence leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and innovators to discuss how the region can build the next generation of defence cooperation and innovation.

This year’s conference focuses on resilience, technology, and partnership - the foundations of shaping a strong and resilient future for our society. Through keynote sessions, expert panels, and interactive discussions, we will explore how new technologies, strategic collaboration, and sustainable practices are reshaping the future of defence across the Nordics and beyond.

Join us to exchange perspectives, share insights, and shape the defence agenda for the decade ahead.

Key themes for 2026 include:

How the Nordic countries can strengthen collective defence readiness and strategic cooperation

The scaling and industrialisation of the defence sector, including resilient and sustainable supply chains

Opportunities for enhanced Nordic and transatlantic partnerships

The role of AI, cyber and digital innovation in future defence strategies

Operational insights from Ukraine and priorities for rebuilding and long-term security

Together, we can strengthen trust, readiness, and resilience - ensuring the Nordic region and Europe remains at the forefront of a resilient future for our society.

Closed for registration due to limited number of seats. Please contact Paula Løve Weibel.

3 reasons to attend:

Network with top Nordic defence leaders and policymakers.

Discover the latest defence technologies and innovations.

Join discussions on resilience, sustainability, and cooperation.

Who is the target audience?

The conference is hosted by PwC Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden and Iceland, and it is specifically targeted at Defence industry leaders, public sector representatives, policymakers, and innovators across the Nordic region and allied nations. In case of overbooking, we reserve the right to allocate seats according to the target group.

The Nordic Defence Conference features among others:

General Tod D. Wolters (Ret.)

Former Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) and Commander, U.S. European Command

Dr. Ari Kristinn Jónsson

President of NATO Innovation Fund

Tor Bukkvoll

Senior Research Fellow (B.A., M.A., PhD) at the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment

Nikolaj Andersson Kihl

Head of the Office for Defence Industrial Mobilization at Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logostics Organisation (DALO)

Erik Ahnger

Head of M&A and Strategy, Bittium

J. Lieutenant Oleksandr Chornyi

Chief of the Planning Group for UxS Deployment of the Staff of the 12th Special Forces Brigade Azov

Jacob Bratting Pedersen

Partner in EIFO

Jeanette Vitasp

Vice-President and Head of Lending, Nordic Investment Bank

Fredrik Gustafson

Head of Group Business Development, SAAB AB

Peter Viggo Jakobsen

Associate Professor, Institute for Strategy and War Studies at The Royal Danish Defence College

Keith Bonnici

Head of Defence, Investment Director, at Tesi and Second Lieutenant

Anders Persson

Head of Division for Military Defence, MoD / Försvarsdepartementet

Vegard Ejven Hovstein

CEO, Maritime Robotics

The Nordic Defence Conference features among others:

General Tod D. Wolters (Ret.)

^{Former Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) and Commander, U.S. European Command}

Major General Phillip A. Stewart (Ret.)

^{Decorated senior NATO leader and former Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Employment at SHAPE}

Peter Viggo Jakobsen

^{Associate Professor, Institute for Strategy and War Studies at The Royal Danish Defence College}

Dr. Ari Kristinn Jónsson

^{President of NATO Innovation Fund}

Tor Bukkvoll

^{Senior Research Fellow (B.A., M.A., PhD) at the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment}

Keith Bonnici

^{Head of Defence, Investment Director, at Tesi and Second Lieutenant}

Erik Ahnger

^{Head of M&A and Strategy, Bittium}

Fredrik Gustafson

^{Head of Group Business Development, SAAB AB}

Vegard Ejven Hovstein

^{CEO, Maritime Robotics}

Agenda

08:30-09:00	Arrival and Networking
	Welcome by Henrik Kragh Møller, Partner, PwC Denmark and Camilla Stampe, Facilitator
	Nordic Security Landscape & Resilience Needs by Tor Bukkvoll, Senior Research Fellow, Norwegian Defence Research Establishment
	Panel: Strengthening Nordic Defence Collaboration: Perspectives from Denmark and Sweden by Nikolaj Andersson Kihl, Head of the Office for Defence Industrial Mobilization at Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO), and Anders Persson, Head of Division for Military Defence MoD / Försvarsdepartementet
	Resilience for What? Preparing for the Wrong War by Peter Viggo Jakobsen, Associate Professor, Institute for Strategy and War Studies, The Royal Danish Defence College
10:30-10:50	Break
	Panel: The Challenges and Opportunities in the Investment Landscape around Nordic Defence and Resilience by Dr. Ari Kristinn Jónsson, President of NATO Innovation Fund, Keith Bonnici, Investment Director at TESI, Jacob Bratting Pedersen, Partner in EIFO and Jeanette Vitasp, Vice-President and Head of Lending, Nordic Investment Bank
	Ukraine’s Defence Resilience Amidst Conflict by Oleksandr Chornyi, Chief of the Planning Group for UxS Deployment of the Staff of the 12th Special Forces Brigade Azov
11:50-12:50	Lunch Break
	Transatlantic Perspectives on Nordic Resilience by General Tod D. Wolters (Ret.), Former Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) and Commander, U.S. European Command
	Business Development as a Lever for Defence Resilience by Fredrik Gustafson, Head of Group Business Development, SAAB AB
13:45-14:00	Break
	Strategic M&A & Partnerships for Resilience by Erik Ahnger, Head of Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategy, Bittium Corporation
	Maritime Resilience & Technological Innovation by Vegard Evjen Hovstein, CEO, Maritime Robotics
	Closing Remarks by Henrik Kragh Møller, Partner, PwC Denmark
15:00-16:00	Networking and Light Refreshments

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