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