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Mar 3 2026

NATO Edge 26: Call for speakers is now open

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has opened the Call for Speakers for NATO Edge 26, inviting industry, non-for-profit, academia and applied research experts to contribute to mission-driven breakout sessions with their insights and perspectives.


NATO Edge 26, will take place in İzmir, Türkiye, from 17 to 19 November 2026. This year’s edition has been redesigned to place industry at the forefront of cooperation. The event will move beyond discussion to operational impact, fostering partnerships, inviting experimentation and turning aggregated capability demand signals into tangible solutions.

NATO Edge 26: Call for speakers is now open

The breakout sessions are a central element of the event. Designed to be solution-focused and outcome-driven they will connect NATO, Allies and industry around real capability challenges to accelerate delivery across the Alliance.

NCIA is looking for speakers who can bring practical expertise, operational experience and relevant insights in topics such as cloud and AI adoption, agile procurement, capabilities as a service, resilience in crisis and conflict, military-industry cooperation and mission-ready solutions delivery, among others.

More information about the selection criteria and how to submit proposals is available on the NATO Edge website. Deadline for applications is 10 April 2026. Selected speakers will be notified in June 2026.