The main theme of the conference is " Military Decision Making in the Era of New Technologies ". The event will serve as a crucial platform to discuss the opportunities and risks of Artificial Intelligence (AI), as well as the challenges posed by Cognitive Warfare and the need for enhanced cooperation between science, industry, and the defence sector.
EstMilTech 2026 is the essential meeting point where:
Researchers, defence experts, entrepreneurs, and students are welcome to participate.
The two-day programme brings together leading experts, scientists, and representatives from the defence industry across multiple nations.
The conference will be opened on January 14 by TalTech Rector Tiit Land and President of the Estonian Academy of Sciences Mart Saarma . A series of engaging presentations will follow, including:
The focus on January 15 will shift towards Cyber Security and Artificial Thinking that mimics human cognition and decision processes. Confirmed speakers include Silver Andre (CR14) and Peter Bovet Emanuel (Swedish Defence University) . The day concludes with a high-level panel discussion on the future of military decision-making.
The conference's demo area offers companies a unique opportunity to showcase their solutions to defence sector stakeholders, both indoors and outdoors.
You can register for the conference HERE .