Skills in the EU Defence Ecosystem

The 2nd European Conference on "Skills in the EU Defence Ecosystem" will take place on 26-27 November 2024 at the Thessaloniki Concert Hall in Greece. Organised by SEKPY in collaboration with the European Commission (DG DEFIS), and supported by the European Network of Defence-related Regions (ENDR) and the Hellenic Defence Cluster "DEFENCEDUNET," this event builds on the success of the 1st conference held in Stockholm in 2023.

With a focus on addressing the critical need for upskilling and qualified personnel in the European defence industry, the conference will feature prominent speakers from Ministries of Defence, Military Institutions, academia, and industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to exchange best practices and explore innovative solutions to the skills shortage in the sector. The event will also contribute to ENDR’s mission of fostering collaboration among regional authorities, clusters, and SMEs to strengthen the EU defence ecosystem.