IDEAS meetings
A crossroads for exchange for defence and security stakeholders
iDeaS meetings are a unique initiative designed by COGES EVENTS to stimulate strategic thinking and dialogue between defence and security professionals.
Built around themed webinars and regular breakfasts, these meetings offer exclusive opportunities to debate global issues, present innovations and reinforce ties between the ecosystem’s players.
THE PURPOSE OF IDEAS MEETINGS
In a world where security and defence challenges are becoming ever more complex, it is imperative to create spaces for exchange and idea sharing. The iDeaS meetings fulfil this need by offering:
STRATEGIC DIALOGUE
by bringing together experts, institutional decision makers, manufacturers and researchers around topical themes.
AN INTERNATIONAL VISION
These meetings embrace a wide range of perspectives, essential in a sector facing cross-border issues.
ACTIVE CONTACT WITH THE COMMUNITY
These meetings help maintain constant ties between the various major events organised by COGES EVENTS, thus reinforcing stakeholder engagement.
WHY TAKE PART IN THE IDEAS MEETINGS?
- Explore trends and innovations
Discover the latest technological and strategic breakthroughs
- Meet key decision makers
Benefit from a targeted and qualified audience to maximise your partnership opportunities
- Contribute to collective thinking
Take part in productive discussions that influence change in the sector.
MAKE A NOTE OF YOUR NEXT IDEAS MEETING
Smart Munitions and Autonomous Strike Drones: Expanding Europe’s Precision Firepower
- 15/04/2025 16:30
- 1 hour
- online
- English
Join our next iDeaS e-Conference for a high-impact session on how AI-powered munitions and autonomous strike drones are revolutionizing the European battlespace. Experts from the defense industry, military and political institutions, as well as Ukrainian perspectives, will explore technological advances, operational challenges and legal implications.
Evolving Export Control Framework for Artificial Intelligence
- 20/05/2025 16:30
- 1 hour
- online
- English
This upcoming iDeaS session will focus on the evolving framework for montoring exports of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in France and Europe, specifically in the defense and security sector. With AI playing a growing role in autonomous systems and decision-support systems, ensuring a defense sovereignty while balancing expoert and innovationn is a strategic opportunity.
CATCH-UPS
Watch the recordings of our past sessions
Advancing Simulation Training Research in the Military and Defense Industry: Enhancing Preparedness, Performance, and Innovation
Military stockpiles within NATO: what challenges ahead for the defence industry?
How can new developments in sustainable energy bring game changing answers to the defense sector?
Unveiling Hypersonic Challenges – Missiles and Countermeasures in Modern Military
Next-Gen Combat Systems: Integrating Drones, Munitions, and Human Perception
A FORMAT ADAPTED TO THE NEEDS OF PROFESSIONALS
MONTHLY ONLINE PANEL DISCUSSIONS
Every first Tuesday of the month, the iDeaS webinars offer in-depth discussions around the key themes in the headlines of the defence and security sector. This digital format offers optimal flexibility for participants from all over the world, while guaranteeing high quality content thanks to the participation of world-class speakers.
IN-PERSON MEETINGS
These exclusive occasions are conducive to informal discussions and face-to-face meetings, essential to create and consolidate relationships of trust between industry professionals.
COMPLEMENTARY TO COGES EVENTS’ OTHER MAJOR EVENTS
The iDeaS meetings fall within COGES EVENTS’ overall strategy aiming to offer regular meetings between various defence and security stakeholders. These more confidential and targeted meetings dovetail with major events such as Eurosatory or Expodefensa by providing continuous follow-up and a permanent space for conversation.
IDEAS MEETINGS, A PLACE FOR INSPIRATION AND COLLABORATION TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF DEFENCE AND SECURITY
- Sign up to play an active part in these strategic events.
- Become a speaker to share your expertise, or a sponsor to reinforce your visibility in the ecosystem.