THE WEEK | 1–8 OCTOBER 2026
London Defence Tech Week brings together a coordinated programme of conferences, dinners, workshops and partner events across London from 1–8 October.
The week is designed to strengthen the defence and security ecosystem across Europe, NATO and allied partners by connecting urgent operational needs with the founders, investors, industry leaders, government officials and military decision-makers building, funding and adopting technologies to meet them.
Resilience Conference 2025 audience
35%
Military and government
30%
Founders and operators
20%
Investors
15%
Industry and press
Past Resilience speakers have included leaders from NATO, GCHQ, Helsing, Anduril, General Catalyst and Bloomberg, reflecting the combination of national security, technology and capital and industry at the heart of London Defence Tech Week.
PROGRAMME | 1–8 OCTOBER 2026
01
1 October
The Burnaby Dinner
London Defence Tech Week opens with the Burnaby Dinner at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. This evening brings together senior figures across defence, government, venture and industry in support of the Household Cavalry Museum
02
5–6 October
Resilience Conference
The premier annual gathering for the defence tech ecosystem in London.
03
7 October
Resilience Conference Day Three
A private third day of the Resilience Conference programme. Further details to follow.
Satellite events will run across London throughout the week. Full programme announced soon.
GET INVOLVED | 1–8 OCTOBER 2026
Three ways to be part of the week
01
Attend
Registration opens with the full programme.
Register your interest to be the first to hear.
02
Sponsor
Put your organisation at the centre of London Defence Tech Week.
03
Host an event
Run your own satellite event as part of the week.