The international conference “EU 4 Defence Readiness - Road Map to Future” will take place on 2 October 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Zadar. It is organised by the ALAN Agency and the Croatian Defence Industry Competitiveness Cluster (HKKOI), with Jutarnji list as media partner and under the patronage of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Croatia.
The conference is organized by the ALAN Agency and the Croatian Defence Industry Competitiveness Cluster and under the sponsorship of Croatian Ministry of Defence. The conference will bring together leading stakeholders from the Croatian and European defence and security sectors.
Key Information
- Date: 2 October 2026
- Venue: Hyatt Regency Zadar
- Organizers: ALAN Agency and HKKOI
About the Conference
The conference will bring together representatives of the Croatian and European defence industries, government institutions, armed forces, international organizations, academia and the innovation ecosystem. The event aims to address key questions concerning the future of European security and the development of the defence industry.
The opening address will be delivered by
Ivan Anušić, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia and Minister of Defence. The attendance of the defence ministers of Kosovo and Albania, Croatia’s partner countries, has also been confirmed.
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Expert Panel Topics
- European security in the new geopolitical environment
- the European defence industry and the financing of defence capabilities
- emerging technologies and the future of defence through 2035
- innovation as a driver of defence competitiveness
- building a strong European defence industry
- critical infrastructure as the first line of defence
- connecting Croatian companies with European and international partners
Networking and Knowledge Exchange
A particular benefit of the conference is the opportunity for representatives of the Croatian defence industry to engage directly with stakeholders from the European defence and security ecosystem and to exchange experience, knowledge and business contacts.
The programme will conclude with a formal reception and an awards ceremony recognising outstanding individuals, companies and organisations for their contributions to defence and security.
