Defence24 Days – Conference on May 6–7 in Warsaw

The conference will be inaugurated by the Polish Minister of Defence alongside other senior officials, establishing the framework for high-level discussions and strategic dialogues. Over 50 international delegations and hundreds of companies from the defence and security sectors are expected to attend, ensuring the event maintains its status as a hub for global perspectives and collaboration. With Poland assuming the EU Presidency and hosting the Three Seas Summit in 2025, the conference takes place during a year of significant geopolitical importance for Poland and the wider region.

The 2024 edition of Defence24 Days set a high benchmark, featuring 70 discussion panels, 400 Distinguished Speakers, and attracting more than 3,500 participants from 50 countries. Past editions have welcomed Prime Ministers, Ministers of Defence, and Senior Military Officials, solidifying the event’s reputation as the most important military and security gathering in Central Europe. The upcoming 2025 conference aims to surpass these achievements, further strengthening its influence on defence, military, and security policy.

The timing of the conference is particularly significant as it will be held just days before presidential elections in Poland, a critical period for decisions on military spending and defence priorities. With Poland at the helm of the European Union, Defence24 Days will serve as a strategic platform to address regional and global defence challenges, foster cross-border collaboration, and explore technological advancements in the defence sector.

Main International Guests of the 2025 Edition:

• Ivan Anušić, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Croatia
• Dovilė Šakalienė, Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Lithuania
• Lieutenant General Karel Řehka, Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces
• Lieutenant General Remigijus Baltrėnas, Chief of the Defence Staff of Lithuania
• Lieutenant General Dragoș Iacob, Deputy Chief of Defence, Romania
• Rear Admiral Gianfranco Annunziata, Italian Defence General Staff
• Major General Ollie Kingsbury, Commanding General, V Corps (U.S. Army)
• Mark Francois MP, Member of UK Parliament, Shadow Minister for Defence
• Matteo Perego di Cremnago, Undersecretary of State for Defence, Italy
• Barrows Nassima, Deputy Director of Nuclear Policy at NATO
• Gildas Precheur, Deputy Director and Chief of Staff, NATO ENSEC COE
• Lt.Colonel Damjan Strucl, NATO CCD COE
• Brigadier General Artūras Radvilas, Lithuanian Land Forces Commander
• Brigadier General Andrew D. Cecil, Deputy Commanding General – Manpower & Reserve Affairs, U.S. Army Europe & Africa
• Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, Former President of Croatia
• Andrew A. Michta, Director, Scowcroft Strategy Initiative, Atlantic Council
• James Jay Carafano, Vice President, Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy, The Heritage Foundation

Main Polish Guests:

• Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz – Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Poland
• Krzysztof Gawkowski – Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Digital Affairs
• Gen. Wiesław Kukuła – Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces
• Maj. Gen. Maciej Klisz – Operational Commander of the Polish Armed Forces
• Maj. Gen. Karol Molenda – Commander of the Cyberspace Defence Forces

as well as numerous other High-Level Officials and General Officers from the Polish Military, Government and Defence Industry Executives.

The agenda: https://defence24days.com/agenda/

Join us at the National Stadium in Warsaw on May 6th-7th, 2025, for two days of unparalleled insights, collaboration, and networking opportunities. For registration, more information and updates, visit Defence24Days.com.