Events

NATO Edge 26

We are excited to announce that the next edition of NATO Edge will be hosted in İzmir, Türkiye from 17 to 19 November 2026.

As NCIA’s flagship technology event, NATO Edge facilitates collaboration between NATO, political leaders, industry and academic partners, to collectively provide innovative solutions to enhance NATO capabilities.

This next edition of NATO Edge has been redesigned to place industry at the forefront. The new format will include more direct engagement and focused briefings, widened understanding of NATO’s upcoming procurement requirements, as well as greater opportunities to showcase industry solutions to NATO decision-makers, end-users and potential partners.

Join NATO decision makers, government experts, industry leaders and academia, as we explore cutting-edge solutions and partnerships to strengthen our collective readiness.

Mark your calendars for the upcoming edition and visit the NATO Edge website for more information.

NATO Edge

Allied Innovation Procurement Forum

NCIA invites innovation and procurement experts from Allied governments, NATO organizations and the public sector to join the first Allied Innovation Procurement Forum (AIPF) on 25 June 2026 at the NCIA campus in The Hague, the Netherlands.

The forum will bring together experts to share best practices, explore innovative acquisition models and strengthen cooperation to accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies across the Alliance, in support of NATO’s Rapid Adoption Action Plan, contributing to enhanced agility, interoperability and innovation across Allied procurement frameworks.

First confirmed speakers:

• Marianne Roth, NCIA Chief of Acquisition

• Bryan Leyda, Vice Procurement Executive, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)

• Tetiana Kharchenko, Director of Strategic Engagement and Partnerships, Government

Register by 19 June 2026 for virtual participation. Registration for in person participation is now closed.

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