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#2024 DEFENSE
SUMMIT


LIVE Event in hybrid format
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November 18, 2024 at 02:00 PM,
Pullman Hotel, Bucharest

ABOUT THE SUMMIT

Newsweek România organizes Defense Summit 2024 on November 18, in Bucharest. The event is dedicated to topics related to security and national defense challenges and takes place in the context of tense regional dynamics.

The summit brings together high-ranking officials, military experts, security analysts and defense industry representatives to discuss Romania’s strategic position on the global stage and its role as a pillar of stability on NATO’s Eastern flank. The Summit is structured in two panel sessions, each addressing critical strategic areas for Romania and its NATO allies.

Discussions will focus on how Romania is adjusting its defense strategy in the face of new geopolitical realities, particularly in the context of the war in Ukraine, and will explore how partnerships with NATO and the EU can support national resilience. Invited military leaders and experts will address our country’s role on NATO’s Eastern flank, the need to

strengthen interoperability with allies, and the integration of emerging technologies into the defense infrastructure.

In addition to the debates on Black Sea security and the importance of modernizing the fleet and naval forces, solutions for the transformation and modernization of Romania’s land and air forces will be explored. Particular emphasis will also be placed on expanding cyber defense through public-private cooperation, as well as strengthening air capabilities in a world marked by asymmetric risks and unconventional threats.

Through these interactive sessions, the Newsweek Defense Summit 2024 aims to provide participants not only with an in-depth overview of the security context in Eastern Europe, but also with pragmatic solutions to strengthen Romania’s defense capabilities.

Together with industry representatives, the leaders and experts present will discuss opportunities for collaboration, with the aim of

Together with industry representatives, the leaders and experts present will discuss opportunities for collaboration, with the aim of stimulating innovation and creating sustainable partnerships that contribute to regional defense and European security.

With a well-defined agenda and an elite panel of guests, this summit is an essential meeting point for those involved in national and regional security, providing an up-to-date perspective on how Romania can continue to play a leading role in maintaining peace and stability in its region and beyond. 

Newsweek România established itself on the business events market, in various fields of activity: retail, investment, energy, defense, financial education, health, IT&C, construction. On these occasions, topical issues are discussed with decision-makers from the public administration and representatives of the private business environment, solutions and products of partners and the latest trends are presented.

SPEAKERS

Adrian Iacob

Executive Director, Lockheed Martin România

Adrian Iacob

Executive Director, Lockheed Martin România

Lockheed Martin este o companie globală de tehnologie de apărare care promovează inovația și descoperirile științifice.
Soluțiile noastre pentru toate domeniile de misiune și viziunea noastră privind securitatea secolului XXI accelerează furnizarea de tehnologii transformative pentru a ne asigura că cei pe care îi servim sunt mereu pregătiți.

Pentru mai multe informații accesați site-ul Lockheed Martin.

Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company that promotes innovation and scientific discovery.Our solutions across all mission areas and our vision for 21st century security accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure that those we serve are always ready.

For more information visit the Lockheed Martin website.

Lt. Gen. Iulian Berdilă

Deputy Chief of Defense Staff for Operations and Training

Lt. Gen. Iulian Berdilă

Deputy Chief of Defense Staff for Operations and Training

Simona Cojocaru

Secretary of State, MApN

Simona Cojocaru

Secretary of State, MApN

MG (ret) Dan Grecu

President of the Reserve Officers Association

MG (ret) Dan Grecu

President of the Reserve Officers Association

Sabin Orcan

Director of Newsweek Romania

Sabin Orcan

Director of Newsweek Romania

BG (ret.) Cătălin Mihalache

CEO&Founder Black Sea Strategies

BG (ret.) Cătălin Mihalache

CEO&Founder Black Sea Strategies

Dorin Popescu

Geopolitical expert

Dorin Popescu

Geopolitical expert

Gen. (r) Virgil Bălăceanu

President of the Association of Reserve Officers (AORR)

Gen. (r) Virgil Bălăceanu

President of the Association of Reserve Officers (AORR)

Iulia Joja

Military analyst

Iulia Joja

Military analyst

Magda Jianu

South Eastern Europe District Manager, Palo Alto Networks

Magda Jianu

South Eastern Europe District Manager, Palo Alto Networks

Iulian Chifu

President of the Centre for Conflict Prevention and Early Warning

Iulian Chifu

President of the Centre for Conflict Prevention and Early Warning

Claudiu Degeratu

Security expert

Claudiu Degeratu

Security expert

  • AGENDA

  • 14:00 - 14:15

    Summit opening speech

    Speaker: Sabin Orcan

  • 14:00 – 14:15

    Simona Cojocaru, Secretary of State, Ministry of National Defense: "Romania's strategic position in the face of security challenges in the context of the war in Ukraine and global pressures"

    • Evolving security threats in Eastern Europe and Romania's response;
    • Adapting Romania's defense strategy to new geopolitical and technological realities;
    • Strategic partnerships with NATO and the EU in the face of Russian aggression and Chinese influence.

    Speaker: Simona Cojocaru

  • 14.15-14.20

    Pause

  • 14:20 – 15:30

    PANEL 1 - Strengthening Romania's role in NATO and adapting to a changing security environment

    Speakers: Lt. Gen. Iulian Berdilă, Claudiu Degeratu, Adrian Iacob, Iulian Chifu

  • 15.30-15.50

    Pause

  • 15.50 - 17.00

    PANEL 2 - Strategic perspectives on regional security: Romania's response to the militarization of the Black Sea, cyber defence and preparing for future conflicts

    Speakers: Iulia Joja, Dorin Popescu, Magda Jianu, BG (ret.) Cătălin Mihalache, Gen. (r) Virgil Bălăceanu

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