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Dear colleagues,

After the successful completion of the 2nd European Conference on “SKILLS IN THE EU DEFENCE ECOSYSTEM” in Thessaloniki, Greece, here are videos with highlights from its sessions as well as guest speakers.

You can see all the videos of the Conference panels here:

• Day 1 (part 1) of the 2nd European Conference “Skills in the EU Defence Ecosystem”
• Day 1 (part 2) of the 2nd European Conference “Skills in the EU Defence Ecosystem”
• Day 2 (part 1) of the 2nd European Conference “Skills in the EU Defence Ecosystem”
• Day 2 (part 2) of the 2nd European Conference “Skills in the EU Defence Ecosystem”
• Day 2 (part 3) of the 2nd European Conference “Skills in the EU Defence Ecosystem”

Additionally, the Association invites its Members to subscribe to its YOUTUBE channel, in case they wish to see more content from the Association’s activities.

You can find the “subscribe” button under any YouTube video or on the channel page.

After you subscribe to a channel, any newly-posted videos will appear in your Subscriptions feed.

Sincerely yours,

SEKPY office

SEKPY, the Hellenic Manufacturers of Defence Materiel Association, will organize, on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the event hall of RESIDENCE PALACE in Brussels, from 13:00 to 20:00, a high-profile event titled:

“Hellenic Shield: Advancing Defence Technology 2025 | A Comprehensive Showcase of Greek Defence Capabilities & Collaborative Opportunities.”

The event aims to showcase the Hellenic defence ecosystem across Europe, fostering networking opportunities and highlighting cutting-edge advancements in the defence sector.

It will host senior officials from Brussels-based permanent representations, the European Commission, NATO, ASD, ENDR, national Defence Industry Associations, leading companies in the sector, and experts in defence technology and policy.

The event will include, among other things, keynote speeches, fruitful debates, and presentations from Greek entities.

Mark the date in your calendar and stay tuned for more information!

The Hellenic Manufacturers of Defense Materiel Association (SEKPY) successfully hosted a Greek Evening, marking the second Hellenic Gala in the City of Light.

Following the third day of the major International Naval Equipment Exhibition, EURONAVAL 2024, the Association, representing the entire Greek defence industry with a National Pavilion, organized an event at the innovative floating event hall “LES JARDINS DU PONT NEUF”.

During the Greek Evening, the Association took the opportunity to showcase Greek culture, strengthen bonds of solidarity within the European family, and create a welcoming environment that promotes networking and the establishment of professional relationships among individuals with shared interests.

Attendance at the event was impressive, exceeding expectations, as the reception hall was filled with representatives, executives, and senior officials from European and international organizations, including the Permanent Representations in Brussels, the European Commission, NATO, the ASD as well as members from other industry bodies and companies.

The outcome of this event was the reinforcement of the bonds connecting European states, ties that are not limited merely to historical and geographical factors, but represent a shared commitment to promoting peace, stability, and security across Europe and the world.