Porto Defence Meetup #2

The focus remains unchanged: bringing together people building, researching, investing in, or deploying defence and dual-use technologies, aerospace, drones, resilience, and security. No pitches. No stage presentations. No panels. Just focused, informal conversations, cross-discipline networking, and a shared space to exchange technical ideas over drinks and food. Who should join? Founders building defence & dual-use hardware or software Engineers, roboticists, and aerospace specialists Drone system developers and autonomous systems operators Researchers, university labs, and academics Angels, VCs, and grant advisors focused on deep tech and national resilience Public-sector stakeholders, active military, and veterans Students eager to break into the ecosystem Details Format: Informal mixer / open networking Language: English Attendance: Free (registration required due to venue capacity limits) We started with Meetup #1 to test the ground; Meetup #2 continues building the long-term foundation for Porto's defence tech community. Grab your spot early to secure entry.