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European Conference on

Skills in the defence sector

26 - 27 November 2024

Thessaloniki Concert Hall, Greece



About

The European Commission, in partnership with the Hellenic Manufacturers of
Defence Materiel Association (SEKPY), proudly presents the 2nd European
Conference on "Skills in the EU Defence Ecosystem."

This conference is organized under the auspices of the European Network of
Defence-related Regions (ENDR), which is overseen by the European Commission's
Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS). The event aims to
promote collaboration among regional authorities, industry clusters, educational
institutions, and other key stakeholders to exchange experiences and best
practices in developing defence-related strategies and accessing EU funding. A
particular focus will be placed on enhancing the capabilities and opportunities
for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) within the sector.

This prestigious event will feature an engaging agenda, including opening
remarks, keynote speeches from high-level officials—potentially at the
ministerial level—expert panel discussions, specialized thematic sessions, and a
networking reception. The conference will convene participants from a wide range
of sectors, such as industry, research centers, academia, government bodies, and
armed forces, creating a unique platform for knowledge exchange and
collaboration on skills development within the defence industry.

Key Objectives of the Conference:

 * Building Partnerships with Educational Institutions:

Encourage collaboration between the defence industry and educational
institutions to promote careers, internships, and apprenticeships in the sector.
Align training programs with industry needs and foster joint research and
development projects.

 * Facilitating Cross-Border Collaboration:

Promote the creation of cross-border training programs and the formation of
consortia among educational and industry partners across EU Member States.
Connect stakeholders to explore collaborations and access EU funding
opportunities.

These objectives aim to drive innovation, cooperation, and skills development
within the EU defence ecosystem.

Main Topics

 * Introduction and Skills Building Necessities
 * Skills Capacity Building Through Cooperation
 * Skills Importance
 * Skills Towards Innovation
 * Food For Thought and Way Ahead



Agenda

Day 1Day 2

Learning from each other, learning from experience 26 November 2024

Registration

11:30/12:00

Registration

12:00/12:30

Lunch break (optional)

Introduction and Skill Building Necessities

13:00/13:15

Welcoming Remarks

13:15/13:30

Keynote speech

13:30/13:45

Follow up from Stockholm conference

13:45/14:00

Keynote speech

14:00/14:20

Presentation of the EDIS/EDIP and implication for training/skills

14:20/14:45

Skills and competences in Key Strategic Activities, an EDA perspective

14:20/15:30

Critical Technologies and required Skills

15:30/15:45

Coffee break

Skills Capacity Building Through Cooperation

15:45/16:30

Cooperation between industry and education providers

16:30/17:30

Cooperation between education providers

17:30/18:30

Creating an Attractive Defence Sector

Please note that the above-mentioned schedules should be understood as expressed
in Greek time (UTC/GMT+3).

Venue

Thessaloniki Concert Hall - Home (tch.gr)

Designed by the renowned architect Arata Isozaki, M2 Building | TCH adorns the
city with a unique construction that epitomizes the virtues of modern
architecture. Geometrical lines, extended glass surfaces and elements of steel
compose an image of imposing simplicity, that comes as an antithetic, yet
equivalent complement to the neighboring M1.

Registration

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November 26 and 27 2024

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 * European Network of Defence-related Regions (ENDR)
 * European Commission's Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG
   DEFIS)
 * Hellenic Manufacturers of Defence Materiel Association (SEKPY)

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