Clusters Meet Regions Eindhoven 2025

26–27 Mar 2025 | Eindhoven, Netherlands

Wednesday, 26 March 2025 | 14:15 - 16:30

Safety & Security

Format:In-personLocation:Avular

Safety & Security:

MELT@Avular (Eindhoven)

The Dutch defence industry is, in majority, located within the Province of Noord-Brabant. Emerging technologies and shifting geopolitical realities are key drivers behind the renewed focus on safety and security. Join this session to explore the latest developments in this rapidly growing field firsthand.

14:15 – 15:45 Presentations

Moderated by Jules Lancee, Business Developer Quantum Technologies, Brainport Development

About Avular, a Mobile Robotics Company

Albert Maas, CEO, Avular

Brainport Innovation and Technology for Security and NATO’s DIANA Accelerator

Midas de Rooij, Projectmanager Brainport Innovation & Technology for Security (BITS), Brainport Development

HIVE dual-use Aerospace cluster

Ivo van der Vlis, Managing Director, Business Park Aviolande &

Kol. Robin Schoonen, Chief Program Management Logistics Centre Woensdrecht, Air Support Command (ASC) &

Edwin Poldermans, Location Director Woensdrecht, Fokker Services Group

The European perspective

Paul Kruis, Policy Officer, DG DEFIS, European Commission

15:45 – 16:15 Avular tour

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Session location Avular