Defence Innovation Forum 2025
Innovating to prepare for tomorrow's defence
The Defence Innovation Agency is organising the 5ᵉ edition of the Defence Innovation Forum (DIF).
This event will be held:
📍Parc des Expositions de la Porte de Versailles
🗓️27, 28 and 29 November.
The programme for this not-to-be-missed event includes:
➕100 innovation projects on show,
➕100 exhibitors in the ecosystem area,
🎤conferences and round tables,
🤖pitching and entertainment.
📋Registrations are now open on the dedicated website ➡️ www.defense.gouv.fr/fid
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