ABOUT
A Platform for Actionable Dealmaking in Defence and Dual-Use
The Nord Sloane DSR Investment Summit & Defence Innovation Expo is a transaction-driven platform bringing together global capital allocators, defence and dual-use companies, and strategic buyers of defence solutions. Designed to move beyond dialogue, it enables direct engagement across capital, technology, and procurement - accelerating investment decisions and commercial deployment in sectors critical to national security and resilience.
Defence, Security and Resilience
Explore the forefront of dual-use innovation and strategic defence technologies. Our summit provides a curated platform for pre-qualified capital allocators to identify high-impact opportunities and secure actionable deal flow.
Event Overview
10,600 sqm
10,600 sqm of total event space with 50+ exhibition booths, configured to support a dual-format summit and expo environment designed for high-volume engagement and transaction activity.
Total Footprint (Summit + Expo)
1,000+
Integrated participation across investors, operators, government, and industry stakeholders. The expo audience complements the summit with broader company and technology representation, expanding deal flow, market visibility, and commercial engagement opportunities.
Format & Engagement
Investor Summit + Defence Innovation Expo
Structured 1:1 meetings and capital allocation discussions
Live demonstrations and company showcases
Direct interaction across investment, technology, and procurement channels
Location
Positioned within central Nice, the destination combines international accessibility with a controlled, high-density environment suited for institutional engagement and strategic transactions. View on map.
The Professional Network
01
Capital Allocators
Global institutional investors, fund managers, and private capital deployers with active mandates across defence, dual-use technologies, and strategic resilience infrastructure. Participants include venture, growth equity, private equity, and direct investment platforms seeking deployable opportunities and co-investment access.
02
Defence Primes & Buyers
Defence contractors, system integrators, and procurement-led organisations seeking technology partnerships, acquisition targets, and capability expansion aligned with evolving security requirements and operational needs.
03
Government & Stakeholders
Senior representatives from defence ministries, national security agencies, and policy bodies shaping procurement frameworks, regulatory environments, and national resilience strategies.
04
Defence & Dual-Use Companies
Post-revenue and growth-stage companies developing technologies across defence, security, and resilience. Selected participants are actively raising capital, forming strategic partnerships, and engaging with procurement and commercial pathways.
SUMMIT Schedule
15 September 2026 — VIP & Pre-Summit Programme
Evening
VIP & Speakers Reception
Closed-door reception focused on early introductions and deal alignment.
16 September 2026 — Day 1: Capital & Strategy
10:00 – 10:30
Arrival & Networking Coffee
Delegates arrive, registration confirmation, and informal networking.
10:30 – 10:45
Opening Remarks
Summit framing, objectives, and operating guidelines.
10:45 – 13:00
Morning Programme
Thought Leadership / Main Stage
Keynotes and panels on defence, dual-use, and resilience capital deployment.
Deal Room / Meetings Area
Pre-scheduled 1:1 and small-group deal meetings.
GP & Investor Clinic
Focused capital allocation and fund strategy discussions.
Defence Innovation Expo
Continuous technology showcases and product demonstrations.
13:00 – 14:30
Networking Lunch
Unstructured networking across capital, companies, and government stakeholders.
14:30 – 17:30
Afternoon Programme
Thought Leadership / Main Stage
Keynotes and panels on defence, dual-use, and resilience capital deployment.
Deal Room / Meetings Area
Pre-scheduled 1:1 and small-group deal meetings.
GP & Investor Clinic
Focused capital allocation and fund strategy discussions.
Defence Innovation Expo
Continuous technology showcases and product demonstrations.
17:30 – 18:00
Day Close
Summary signals and next-step coordination.
18:30 – 21:00
Rooftop Networking Reception
Extended networking across all paid participant groups (professionals delegates only).
Post-21:00
Optional Private SIDE EVENTS
Self-organised small-group and bilateral meetings.
17 September 2026 — Day 2: Deal Flow & Execution
10:00 – 10:45
Arrival & Networking Coffee
Day 2 arrivals and informal networking.
10:45 – 13:00
Morning Programme
Thought Leadership / Main Stage
Sessions focused on execution, procurement, and scaling.
Deal Room / Meetings Area
Follow-on and late-stage deal meetings.
GP & Investor Clinic
Capital deployment, co-investment, and mandate alignment.
Defence Innovation Expo
Ongoing technology demonstrations and partner meetings.
13:00 – 14:30
Networking Lunch
Cross-track networking and follow-up discussions.
14:30 – 16:00
Final Sessions
Thought Leadership / Main Stage
Sessions focused on execution, procurement, and scaling.
Deal Room / Meetings Area
Follow-on and late-stage deal meetings.
GP & Investor Clinic
Capital deployment, co-investment, and mandate alignment.
Defence Innovation Expo
Ongoing technology demonstrations and partner meetings.
16:00 – 16:30
Closing Remarks
Final signals, next steps, and post-summit coordination.
16:30 – 18:00
Closing Networking Reception
Final networking window for capital, companies, and government stakeholders.
Confirmed Speakers
This summit and expo will host 50+ speakers from across defence, dual-use technology, government and institutional capital.
Robbie Boyd, OBE
Brigadier General (Ret.), British Army, Senior Advisor, DSR Bank
Todd
Bartos
Managing Partner, The Bartos Group LLC
David Murrin
Co-Managing Partner, Spitfire Strategic Capital
Ties Klinkhamer
Defence Investments Associate, Keen Venture Partners
Karina G. Shevchenko
Founding Partner, Nord Sloane Ventures
Charles Eberly
Chairman, Oedipus Private Ventures
Edward Ebbern
Co-Founder and Partner, MD One Ventures
William Roxburgh
Managing Director, Suntera Global
Anthony Mensier
Investment Manager, Expeditions Fund
Brian P. Luining
DSR Venture Partner, Nord Sloane Ventures
speaker TBA
Defence Company
speaker TBA
International Law Firm
speaker TBA
Defene Company
speaker TBA
Family Office
speaker TBA
Family Office
speaker TBA
Venture Capital Firm
speaker TBA
Defence Prime
speaker TBA
Government Official
speaker TBA
Family Office
speaker TBA
Defence Company
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
Run-Up BRIEFINGS Series (2025–2026)
A series of targeted, closed-door investment sessions held across key European hubs in the lead-up to the DSR Investment Summit. These events bring together senior capital allocators, companies, and strategic stakeholders to build relationships, validate opportunities, and develop deal flow ahead of the main summit.
Geographic focus
London, United Kingdom
Format
Small-group, high-signal sessions
Duration
~2.5 - 5 hours
Audience
50–100 senior participants
Run-Up Events Calendar
26 November 2025 — Hosted by the Embassy of Estonia, London
25 February 2026 — Hosted by the Embassy of Estonia, London
26 March 2026 — The Holmes Hotel, London
26 May 2026 — Hosted by Deloitte, London
25 June 2026 — London
7 July 2026 — London
Participation in the run-up series is by approval only.
WHERE?
OceaNice Congrès provides a technically advanced environment supporting both the investor summit and a parallel defence and dual-use innovation expo. Based in Nice, it combines scale, infrastructure, and accessibility to facilitate high-value interactions between capital allocators, industry and government stakeholders.
Defence, Security and Resilience Investment Summit and Defence Innovation Expo: Riviera 2026
Tickets & Access
Important information:
Ticket sales are available exclusively through the official DSR Investment Summit website
and nord sloane ventures website: www.nordsloane.com
All summit-level tickets are subject to internal approval to maintain a high-quality, relevant audience. Expo Access Pass does not grant entry to summit sessions or rooftop networking. Pricing follows a staged allocation model with limited availability at each tier.
Advisory Delegate Pass
From €1,500
Access for advisors and industry participants engaging across investment and commercial discussions.
- Full access to summit sessions
- Curated networking with institutional stakeholders
- Eligibility for one-to-one meetings
- Rooftop reception access
- Defence & Dual-Use Expo Access