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The congress will explore topics including investment potential, financing for defence tech and dual-use goods, future technologies, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the highlights are discussions on the key challenges and opportunities facing Ukraine\u2019s defence industry \u2014 from the concept of \u201cmade in Ukraine, tested in combat\u201d as a new reality for exporting defence products and dual-use technologies, to assessing the investment potential of the miltech, defence tech, and security ecosystem. Participants will discuss financing opportunities ranging from international institutions to private capital, as well as future technologies such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A separate focus will be placed on the path \u201cfrom battlefield to global market\u201d \u2014 the development of Ukrainian defence startups and veteran entrepreneurship, the formation of global alliances, and the political risks surrounding arms exports. The agenda will also address the wartime economy: how to secure resources for scaling production and transform battlefield experience into export contracts, as well as legal aspects \u2014 how to operate internationally during wartime while avoiding grey areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event is organized by Foreign Business Hub, EUCONLAW Group, and UkraineInvest. Defender Media is a media partner of the event. 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