Where Capital Meets Capability in Defence & Dual-Use Investment
DSR Riviera 2026 is the primary platform for institutional allocators and industry-leading innovators to secure high-signal deal flow in national security sectors.
€1B+
Target Deal Flow
500+
Qualified Investors
1000+
Capacity Limit
100%
Screened Audience
Not a conference. Not a traditional exhibition.
DSR Investment Summit is a transaction-focused environment. We provide the infrastructure for capital to be deployed, technology to be validated, and commercial partnerships to be formalised. We bypass the noise of generalist forums to focus exclusively on execution.
Investment Summit
Closed-door briefings, sovereign wealth and institutional keynotes, and curated GP/LP sessions.
Defence Innovation Expo
High-density technical showcases and live demonstrations of dual-use and resilience capabilities.
Deal Room
A controlled environment for structured 1:1 meetings, capital allocation discussions, and post-summit coordination.
Who Attends
50%
35%
10%
5%
Capital Allocators (VC/PE/FO)
Capability Primes & Tech Providers
Legal, Advisory & Strategic Ops
Government & National Security
Total expected footfall across Summit and Expo. All participants undergo rigorous screening for sector relevance and institutional standing.
Founding Member Programme
A high-gated tier for organisations that want to lead the narrative and secure preferential access throughout 2026 and 20267.
- Exclusive Priority Access to All Run-Up Events (2026-2027)
- Highest-Tier Allocation at RIVIERA 2026 Summit & Expo
- Guaranteed Direct Introductions to Sovereign and Institutional LPs
- Senior Partner Profile placement across group platforms
- Legacy Founding Status for future DSR Investment Summit events
Capital & Advisory
For
LPs, GPs, VCs, Family Offices, and Strategic Advisors.
Focus
Deal flow, GP/LP alignment, and regulatory navigation.
Includes
Delegation passes, deal room priority, and private briefing access.
Capability & Industry
For
Defence Primes, Scale-ups, and Technology Providers.
Focus
Procurement channels, technical validation, and M&A targets.
Includes
Exhibition pavilions, live track demonstrations, and capability briefings.
What Makes This Different
- Discreet Approach: Closed-door, professional environment.
- Pre-Qualified Deal Flow: No unverified companies or observers.
- Institutional Weight: Led by capital allocators, not event organisers.
DSR Investment Summit: Riviera 2026 is the anchor of a multi-year investment cycle, supported by the Run-Up Briefing series in global financial hubs throughout 2025-2030.
Limited Allocation
Founding Member status is restricted to 15 organisations.
Allocation is processed strictly in order of application approval.
Phase 1 closing 30 May 2026.
defence, security and resilience investment summit: riviera 2026
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This is a controlled environment for organisations that want access, not exposure.
Founding Members
Initial founding members are being confirmed across capital, advisory, and defence innovation.
The founding cohort is intentionally limited to maintain access quality and relevance.