Connect, collaborate, and shape the future of security and defence through innovation together

On 23 June 2025, the Municipality of The Hague and the Province of Zuid-Holland will organise the unique event ‘Securing the Future’, hosted in the international city of peace & justice. Securing the Future is an invitation only business and innovation event. It showcases dual-use technology innovations that support NATO’s future defence and security needs. Knowledge sessions, demonstrations, matchmaking, workshops and networking are all part of the programme with the aim to share ideas and accelerate international collaboration. With the focus on startups, small- and medium-sized enterprises, corporates, defence and security organisations and investors.

Especially today, innovation is vital to strengthening resilience and addressing tomorrow’s challenges. SAVE THE DATE to be part of this strategic dialogue!

Date: Monday, 23 June 2025
Time: All day event
Location: The Hague, The Netherlands


Why attend?

This event offers a high-level platform for strategic dialogue, international cooperation, and the exchange of cutting-edge ideas. You will experience breakthrough technologies, explore critical security issues, and connect with key players who are shaping the global innovation landscape.

Why are you invited?

Your expertise and strategic role makes you an essential contributor to this international gathering. Your presence will help bridge public and private innovation ecosystems, fostering solutions that matter on a global scale.


Main themes

  1. Security & Space
  2. Cyber Security and Resilience
  3. Unmanned Systems for Security
  4. AI & Data
  5. Security in a Quantum Future
  6. Future of Supply Chains
  7. Investing in Future Security
  8. Rapid Adoption