Arctic Lion
defence Summit
2–3 December 2026
Tampere Sports & Expo, Finland
Nordic innovations meet global defence pathways
Arctic Lion Summit 2026 brings together innovations and experts in northern operating conditions. The summit offers a meeting platform for Nordic and international defence and technology stakeholders. We build new partnerships and open pathways into international procurement networks.
Innovation in defence ecosystems
Arctic Lion focuses on how innovations and expertise in northern conditions can be commercialized to support the development of defence ecosystems. The summit highlights how dual-use technologies and Nordic services can become potential partners within global defence networks. The event provides companies with tools to access NATO networks, prime contractor ecosystems, and the procurement processes of various national defence administrations.
Key topics and highlights
- High quality program and top level keynote speakers
- Arctic operating environment and Nordic expertise from the New
- Nordics perspective
- Defense ecosystems and international cooperation models
- Procurement chains and supply networks: concrete pathways into
- NATO, prime contractor, and governmental channels
- Development and commercialization of dual-use technologies
Encounters that lead to concrete outcomes
Arctic Lion is a summit where discussions and meetings lead to tangible openings for new markets and business opportunities.