Our team will participate in the Berlin Security Conference 2024 to support the development of defence startups and present innovative solutions from Ukraine in the international arena. We look forward to meeting industry leaders to build the future of security together.
The Berlin Security Conference is one of Europe’s leading security events, bringing together 140+ speakers and more than 50 participating countries to discuss current defence challenges. The conference will include 13 panel sessions focusing on cutting-edge tech, as well as an expo of innovative solutions that will showcase new opportunities for defence and security.
Startup Challenge at Berlin Security Conference
This year’s Startup Challenge will be a key event where startups will present their solutions for the defence industry. Daria Yaniieva, Investment Director at Sigma Software Labs and Board Member at Defence Builder Accelerator alongside Kateryna Bezsudna, Co-founder & CEO at Defence Builder will be the jury members of this competition, where you can see the most advanced developments:
19 November, 14:15 — Software Defined Defence
20 November, 14:00 — Drones
The jury of the competition
Joined by Daria in the Startup Challenge jury will be:
- Taavi Veskimägi, Council of the Estonian Defence Industry Association
- Professor Christian Jahnke, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Sven Weisenegger, Cyber Innovation Hub Bundeswehr
- Niklas Veltkamp, Bitkom
The sessions will be moderated by Patrick Jeschke, Head of Innovation & Intrapreneurship at Bundeswehr Cyber Innovation Hub, and Anna Lena Hohmann, Senior Manager at PwC Deutschland in coordinated by PwC Deutschland with Possible Digital, Bundeswehr Cyber Innovation Hub and Bitkom.
At a time when defence technology is key to security, supporting startups in the domain is not only important, but necessary. As part of Defence Builder, we are creating an environment where innovation can be born and quickly adapted to the needs of the front line. Our partnership with the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and the involvement of investors and mentors from around the world are steps towards creating a strong defence ecosystem. Pproud to join the jury of the Berlin Security Conference to share our unique experience in supporting defence startups with international partners.”
said Daria Yaniieva, Investment Director at Sigma Software Labs.
Where can you find us at the Berlin Security Conference?
Meet the Sigma Software Labs team in the Startup Challenge area, located on the ground floor in front of the main stage. We are ready to discuss cooperation prospects, share our insights, and find new opportunities to support startups.
Do you have any questions? Write to us at join@labs.sigma.software — we’ll arrange a meeting and be happy to tell you more about the innovative defence solutions we develop!
