Geopolitics
Defence24 Days: Premier Defence and Military Conference in Central Europe

The Defence24 Days 2025, Central Europe’s largest and most influential defence and security conference, will take place on May 6th-7th, 2025, at the renowned National Stadium (PGE Narodowy) in Warsaw, Poland. Held under the prestigious patronage of the Ministry of National Defence of the Republic of Poland and the Polish Presidency of the European Union, this event promises to bring together high-level politicians, top military officials, industry leaders, and international delegations to tackle the most pressing defence challenges of our time.
The conference will be inaugurated by the Polish Minister of Defence alongside other senior officials, establishing the framework for high-level discussions and strategic dialogues. Over 50 international delegations and hundreds of companies from the defence and security sectors are expected to attend, ensuring the event maintains its status as a hub for global perspectives and collaboration. With Poland assuming the EU Presidency and hosting the Three Seas Summit in 2025, the conference takes place during a year of significant geopolitical importance for Poland and the wider region.
Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, stated:”Defence24 Days once again brought together 3,000 people in Warsaw (…) This is the largest conference of its kind (…) I would like to thank once again the organizers, the President of Defence24, the entire Defence24 team, and everyone who contributes to preparing this extraordinary conference.”
The 2024 edition of Defence24 Days set a high benchmark, featuring 70 discussion panels, 400 Distinguished Speakers, and attracting more than 3,500 participants from 50 countries. Past editions have welcomed Prime Ministers, Ministers of Defence, and Senior Military Officials, solidifying the event’s reputation as the most important military and security gathering in Central Europe. The upcoming 2025 conference aims to surpass these achievements, further strengthening its influence on defence, military, and security policy.
The timing of the conference is particularly significant as it will be held just days before presidential elections in Poland, a critical period for decisions on military spending and defence priorities. With Poland at the helm of the European Union, Defence24 Days will serve as a strategic platform to address regional and global defence challenges, foster cross-border collaboration, and explore technological advancements in the defence sector.
Jim Stokes, NATO Director of Nuclear Policy, emphasized the significance of Defence24 Days as a platform fostering strategic dialogue and collaboration on critical security challenges. He highlighted the event’s role in enhancing awareness of NATO Nuclear Deterrence strategies and its importance in the evolving global security landscape.
Participants will benefit from an ambitious program of panels and discussions focusing on regional security strategies, technological innovation, and military industry advancements. Defence24 Days 2025 aims to strengthen cooperation between policymakers and industry leaders, fostering solutions to ensure the resilience and modernization of Armed Forces in the Central and Eastern Europe.
At the Defence24 Days 2024 conference, General Martin Herem, then Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces, emphasized the importance of building forces capable of not just deterring but decisively defeating adversaries. He urged NATO member states to enhance their defence efforts, noting that despite Ukraine’s resistance, the time gained is being squandered. General Herem also highlighted the West’s lack of sufficient offensive information operations within the Russian infosphere, which is critical for countering disinformation and strengthening regional security.
Join us at the National Stadium in Warsaw on May 6th-7th, 2025, for two days of unparalleled insights, collaboration, and networking opportunities. For more information and updates, visit Defence24Days.com.