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- DATE: Thursday 22 – Friday 23 October 2026
- VENUE: PVA EXPO PRAGUE, Exhibition Hall 7, Conference Room 2
- LANGUAGE: English
- PROGRAMME
- EVENT FREE REGISTRATION - Participation is restricted to the NATO and selected partner countries - see ELIGIBILITY
- The event is part of the Future Forces Exhibition & Forum 2026
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This event aims to accelerate innovation, strengthen cooperation and support the development of NATO’s future CBRN defence capabilities by connecting new technologies with CBRN experts, end-users, procurement officials, and representatives from NATO nations and selected NATO partner nations. It offers a unique opportunity for innovators to present solutions directly to military end-users and capability developers.
BACKGROUND / WHY IT MATTERS
Emerging threats, evolving battlefield requirements, and the rapid development of emerging and disruptive technologies are reshaping CBRN defence and changing how capabilities must be developed, adapted, and adopted. While these technologies may create additional challenges, they also offer significant opportunities to enhance preparedness, resilience, and operational effectiveness.
To remain operationally ready and strategically resilient, NATO and its partners must continue to modernise, adapt, and strengthen their CBRN defence capabilities. The CBRN Defence Technology & Innovation Forum 2026 responds to this need by creating a focused international platform where technological innovation meets operational reality.
Organized by the Joint CBRN Defence Centre of Excellence, in cooperation with NATO DIANA and the Future Forces Exhibition & Forum 2026, the Forum will take place in Prague, Czech Republic, on 22–23 October 2026, within the framework of Future Forces Exhibition & Forum 2026.
By connecting promising next-generation technologies with CBRN experts, operational practitioners, decision-makers, innovators, and other relevant stakeholders from NATO Allies and selected partner nations, the Forum aims to accelerate innovation, strengthen cooperation, and support the development and adoption of future CBRN defence capabilities.
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FORUM CONCEPT
The CBRN Defence Technology & Innovation Forum 2026 is designed to connect operational experience, capability needs, and technological innovation through a combination of expert insights, technology presentations, professional discussions, networking opportunities, and a dedicated CBRN Defence Workshop.
The Forum will provide expert insigh into how the operational requirements of modern warfare, together with emerging and disruptive technologies, are reshaping the CBRN defence activities and therefore driving the need for new technological response.
A key element of the programme will be the CBRN Defence Workshop focused on identifying priority capability needs and innovation areas for future research and development. Its outcomes are intended to support the foundation for the first DIANA – CBRN Defence Dynamic Challenge aimed at identifying promising technologies and supporting their future integration into CBRN defence capabilities.
The programme will also feature technology presentations by 18 selected innovators, showcasing next-generation technologies from the CBRN defence and medical fields. These contributions will alternate with expert presentations and networking sessions reating opportunities for direct exchange between innovators, experts, end-users, and decision-makers.
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WHY ATTEND
Participation in the CBRN Defence Technology & Innovation Forum 2026 will provide valuable insight into newly developed technologies, innovative solutions, and future capability needs in the field of CBRN defence. Expert presentations, technology showcases, professional discussions, and networking opportunities will support direct information exchange between international CBRN experts, operational end-users, innovators, industry representatives, and decision-makers.
The Forum will offer participants an opportunity to strengthen professional knowledge, build strategic partnerships, identify areas for future cooperation, and contribute to the development and adoption of future NATO CBRN defence capabilities.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The Forum is intended for CBRN subject-matter experts, military professionals, operational end-users, representatives of NATO Allies and selected partner nations, government and procurement authorities, industry representatives, innovators, technology developers, scientists, researchers, and other relevant stakeholders.
PROGRAMME
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| Thursday, 22 October 2026 | ||
| 9:00 – 9:30 | Registration | |
| 9:30 – 9:40 | Opening Remarks | JCBRN-D COE, NATO DIANA |
| 9:40 – 10:30 | CBRN Defence in Modern Warfare – Analytical Study Presentation | JCBRN Defence COE |
| 9:40 – 9:45 | Introduction to CBRN Defence in Modern Warfare | |
| 9:45 – 9:50 | Modern Battlefiled Trends and Emerging Technologies | |
| 9:50 – 9:55 | Detection, Identification and Monitoring in Modern Warfare | |
| 9:55 – 10:00 | CBRN Knowledge Management in Modern Warfare | |
| 10:00 – 10:05 | Physical Protection in Modern Warfare | |
| 10:05 – 10:10 | Hazard Management in Modern Warfare | |
| 10:10 – 10:15 | CBRN Medical Countermeasures and Casualty/Patient Care in Modern Warfare | |
| 10:15 – 10:20 | Key Takeaways and Concluding Remarks | |
| 10:20 – 10:30 | Q&A | |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee Break & Networking | |
| 11:00 – 11:15 | European Defence Agency and it‘s role in CBRN Defence | Mr. Milan Novotný, EDA |
| Innovator Showcase I | ||
| 11:15 – 11:30 | CBRN polyvalent long-lasting coverall with permeable protective technology | Mr. Laurent Robert, Ouvry |
| 11:30 – 11:45 | Deployable CBRN decontamination for extreme operational environments | Prof. Renato Bonora, Cristanini S.p.A |
| 11:45 – 12:00 | Personal Networked CBRN sensor (PNCS) and low-burden respiratory protection | Mr. Tor Helge Henry & Mr. Rune Jomaas, Watchbird AS |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch Break | |
| 13:00 – 13:15 | MOF-based reactive filtration and protective fabrics | Dr. William Morris, Numat Technologies |
| 13:15 – 13:30 | Deployable CBRN laboratories and cold plasma decontamination | Mr. Cristian Salemi, Ibatech |
| 13:30 – 13:45 | Drone-enabled CBRN reconnaissance capabilities | Mr. Jean-Marie Julien, Inficon |
| 13:45 – 14:00 | Command and information management for HAZMAT and CBRN response | Mr. Harald Schauer, Rosenbauer |
| 14:00 – 14:15 | Closing Remarks – Day 1 | |
| NATO DIANA part: CBRN Defence Workshop | ||
| 14:30 – 15:45 | CBRN Defence Workshop: Future CBRN Capabilities and Innovation Priorities | NATO DIANA |
| 15:45 – 16:00 | CBRN Defence Workshop – Key Takeaways | |
| 16:00 | Closing of the Workshop |
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| Friday, 23 October 2026 | ||
| 9:00 – 9:30 | Registration | |
| 9:30 – 9:35 | Opening Remarks | JCBRN Defence COE |
| 9:35 – 9:45 | CBRN Defence Workshop – Way Ahead | |
| 9:45 – 10:00 | Accelerating Innovation for Future CBRN Defence | Dr. Rune Linding, NATO DIANA |
| Innovator Showcase II | ||
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Ultra-fast, ultra-sensitive bioluminescence immunoassays | Dr. Antonio Sanesi, Biocellis |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Rapid on-site microbiological water monitoring | Mr. Gregor Zupin, Microbium |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | AI fluorescence microscopy for field sample analysis | Ms. Kiira Tiensuu & Ms. Vilhelmiina Juusti, ASRO |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Rapid explosives detection | Prof. Dr. Rainer Herges, Herges Detection |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Coffee Break & Networking | |
| 11:30 – 11:45 | Shaping Future NATO CBRN Capabilities | Mr. Miroslav Švec, NATO NSPA |
| Innovator Showcase III | ||
| 11:45 – 12:00 | Plasma decontamination and non-intrusive detection | Mr. Francisco Hernandez, GammaPulse |
| 12:00 – 12:15 | AI wearable biomonitoring and neurophysiological triage | Mr. Philippe Blasquez, Manitty |
| 12:15 – 12:30 | Portable blood diagnostics for emergency and field care | Dr. Saif Ahmad, 52North Health |
| 12:30 – 12:45 | AI-enabled portable blood analysis | Mr. Manfredi San Germano, Beyond Blood |
| 12:45 – 13:00 | Closing of the Forum and Individual Programme at FF26 | |
The programme is subject to change and update.
ELIGIBILITY
The CBRN Defence Technology & Innovation Forum is open only to participants from NATO member states and the following partner countries: Austria, Ireland, Switzerland, Ukraine, Israel, Japan, Republic of Korea, Australia, and New Zealand.
Join the CBRN Defence Technology & Innovation Forum 2026 in Prague and contribute to shaping the future of CBRN defence innovation.
