Baltic Defense Roadshow

Join us for the Baltic Defense Roadshow, a half-day showcase bringing together leading defense tech companies and stakeholders from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to share firsthand insights from the front lines of European security. This is a rare opportunity to connect directly with the innovators shaping the future of European defense, alongside a curated audience of venture capital investors, Department of War representatives, U.S.-based defense startups, and other key players in the ecosystem. Whether you're looking to invest, partner, or simply understand where the technology is headed next, this is where those conversations start. PROGRAM 9:00-9:45 - Doors Open + Networking 9:45-9:55 - Welcome Remarks Michael Manuccia, National Innovation Quarter, CEO 9:55-10:20 - Tech Trends from the Baltics Rene Ehasula, Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association, Cluster Manager Additional panelists to be announced soon 10:20-10:45 - Investing in the Baltics Dave Harden, ScaleWolf, Partner Additional panelists to be announced soon 10:45-11:10 - Baltic Company Demos Companies to be announced soon 11:10-12:30 - Closing + Networking EVENT HOSTS National Innovation Quarter An innovation district in National Landing (Arlington and Alexandria) that brings together leaders in academia, entrepreneurship, government, and industry to solve the most pressing challenges at the intersection of national competitiveness and technology. Arlington Economic Development Arlington Economic Development is a department within Arlington County Government dedicated to strengthening the local economy and supporting businesses, residents, and visitors. JBG SMITH JBG SMITH owns, operates, and develops mixed-use properties concentrated in amenity-rich, Metro-served submarkets in and around Washington, DC, most notably National Landing, where through our focus on placemaking, we cultivate vibrant, highly amenitized, walkable neighborhoods. JBG SMITH's portfolio comprises 12.0 million square feet at share of multifamily, office, and retail assets, and a 3.6 million square-foot development pipeline.