Kyiv Growth Summit 2026 rescheduled to 1 August: Why the defence tech community should attend

Kyiv Growth Summit 2026 will take place in Kyiv on 1 August, bringing together representatives of Ukraine’s technology sector, startup ecosystem, and defence tech industry.

Originally scheduled for June, the conference was postponed due to circumstances beyond the organisers’ control. All previously purchased tickets remain valid for the new date. Those who have not yet registered can still purchase tickets through the event’s website. The venue will be disclosed to registered participants shortly before the conference.

Defender Media is a media partner of Kyiv Growth Summit 2026. Our readers can register using the promo code KGSDefGuest100.

A dedicated track will focus on the development of Ukraine’s defence tech sector. Discussions will cover the industry’s talent challenges, the evolution of technologies for the security and defence sector, cooperation between manufacturers, businesses, and government, and the role of the broader technology ecosystem in advancing defence innovation.

Among the participating companies are TAF Industries, Kvertus, Vyriy, Ark Robotics, and other Ukrainian defence tech firms. Defender Media Founding Editor Roman Sudolsky will moderate one of the conference’s panel discussions.

What to expect

The conference will bring together company founders, business executives, product teams, investors, engineers, and entrepreneurs working to advance Ukrainian technology and innovation.

The programme includes:

• Three thematic stages
• More than 50 speakers
• Over 1,500 attendees
• More than 200 technology companies
• Dedicated networking area

The agenda spans multiple tracks covering technology business development, product management, startups, investment, the labour market, and defence technologies.

The main stage will feature discussions on Ukraine’s economic development, company scaling, international expansion, fundraising, product development, the evolving labour market, and the key challenges facing businesses.

A separate programme will focus on investment, startups, and the technology ecosystem. Building on discussions held at international events, Kyiv Growth Summit 2026 aims to shift the conversation from identifying trends to sharing practical strategies.

Founders, investors, and product teams will discuss how to raise capital, build technology products, scale businesses, secure grants, and grow startups in today’s environment.

The conference will also feature a Career Fair, where employers and candidates can connect, explore job opportunities, and learn more about career prospects across Ukraine’s technology sector.

More information and tickets are available on the official website: kyivgrowthsummit.com.