Kyiv Miltech Conference 2026: Conference for Defence Technology Ecosystem Stakeholders to Take Place on October 3

On October 3, 2026, Kyiv will host the Kyiv Miltech Conference 2026 – a conference focused on the development of Ukrainian Miltech, defence technologies, financing, manufacturing, and the scaling of technology solutions.

The event is aimed at companies, startups, military units, investors, engineers, government representatives, volunteer organisations, and international partners who are actively working in the Miltech sector.

DIGITAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS highlights this event as an opportunity for representatives of the technology and defence industries to gain an up-to-date overview of the market, connect with potential partners, and gain a better understanding of the mechanisms for developing and scaling Miltech projects.

Why Kyiv Miltech Conference 2026 May Be Relevant to Businesses

Ukrainian Miltech is no longer limited to the development of individual technology solutions. To scale their operations, companies need to address manufacturing, financing, supply, sales, team management, international market expansion, and interaction with government and military institutions simultaneously.

These issues are among the key topics announced for the conference.

The organisers position Kyiv Miltech Conference 2026 as a platform where frontline needs, industrial capabilities, and available financing can be brought together within a single professional environment.

Who the Conference Is For

The programme is designed for different categories of participants within the Miltech ecosystem:

• Founders planning to enter the Miltech sector – to understand the market, financing opportunities, and potential launch scenarios;
• Early-stage Miltech startups – to seek funding, first users, partners, and opportunities for scaling;
• Manufacturers and defence companies – to explore new cooperation models, identify partners, and access foreign customers;
• Military units and R&D teams – to learn about technology solutions and potential suppliers;
• Government institutions – to engage with industry representatives and build ecosystem connections;
• Investors – to gain a better understanding of the Ukrainian Miltech market;
• Engineers, Data Science professionals, and Senior IT specialists – to explore professional opportunities in Miltech;
• International partners – to develop technology transfer and cooperation with Ukrainian companies;
• Businesses seeking to work with Miltech – to understand market requirements and potential cooperation models.

Key Thematic Tracks at Kyiv Miltech Conference 2026

The organisers have developed several tracks covering Miltech from both a technological and a business perspective.

Miltech Business

Funding and grants, engagement with government, NATO, and volunteer foundations, team building, intellectual property, and security.

Miltech Product

Customer Development in wartime conditions, identifying actual user needs, development in accordance with NATO requirements, manufacturing organisation, and field testing.

AI in Miltech

The application of modern AI technologies in real-world defence products and solutions.

Miltech BDSM

Business / Defence / State / Market – sales to government entities, military units, volunteers, and international customers; KYC; secure sales; marketing; and positioning of military products.

ShowCases

A dedicated format for presenting Miltech ideas, technology solutions, and startups to a targeted audience.

Announced Speakers Include Representatives of Business, Miltech, and the Investment Sector

The programme includes representatives of Ukrainian technology, defence, and investment companies and organisations, including:

• Ross Chayka – Lviv Startup Club / LemBS, Founder & CEO;
• Taras Filatov – DeepX, Co-founder & Product; Ethora, Founder & CEO;
• Olena Hareieva – KRUK Smart Tech, CEO;
• Denys Sviatokum – Ukrainian Dual-Use Technology Cluster, Chairman;
• Yuriy Romanyukha – ICLUB Global, Managing Partner;
• Vlad Konov – Unmanned Systems (JDI Integrations), CPO;
• Viktoriia Honcharuk – AB3.Tech, Executive Director;
• Polina Istomina – Falcons, International Development Lead;
• Vitalii Kyryliv – Armed Forces of Ukraine officer, Head of the Weapons Development and Innovation Unit;
• Vadym Hlushko – CyberBoroshno, CEO;
• Maksym Zubenko – Dwarf Engineering, Chief Growth Officer;
• Sviatoslav Posmetnyi – MILZO Ltd, Founder & CEO; MyDefence, Country Director Ukraine;
• Viacheslav Maiakin – NDA, Business Associate.

The list of speakers and the programme may be updated and expanded by the organisers.

Why Miltech Is About More Than Just Technology Development

For a defence technology company, moving from a prototype to serial production significantly increases the complexity of business processes.

Companies need to manage the following simultaneously:

• procurement of components and materials;
• suppliers and delivery lead times;
• inventory levels;
• production orders;
• product cost;
• financial flows;
• contracts and sales orders;
• resource planning;
• profitability of individual products or projects;
• production scaling.

At a certain stage, Excel, separate accounting systems, and fragmented spreadsheets no longer provide management with a complete picture of the business.

This is why ERP becomes part of the operational infrastructure for Miltech companies.

SAP Business One for Miltech Companies

SAP Business One can serve as an ERP platform for companies developing manufacturing, distribution, engineering, or project-based operations.

For a Miltech business, an ERP system can bring key processes together within a single environment – from component procurement and inventory management to manufacturing, sales, finance, and cost control.

In practical terms, this means being able to see not separate spreadsheets, but the relationship between:

order → procurement → inventory → production → costs → shipment → financial result.

For a company transitioning from a small R&D project to serial production, this level of transparency is particularly important. ERP helps structure the operating model and establish a foundation for further scaling.

DIGITAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS specialises in SAP Business One implementation for small and medium-sized businesses and helps companies progress from business process analysis and system design through implementation and user training to ongoing support.

How to Join Kyiv Miltech Conference 2026

Kyiv Miltech Conference 2026 will take place on October 3, 2026, in Kyiv.

Registration is available for everyone working or planning to work in Miltech, defence technologies, manufacturing, investment, AI, and technology entrepreneurship.

👉 Register for Kyiv Miltech Conference 2026

The conference’s official website provides information about the event programme, announced speakers, thematic tracks, and the latest information for participants.

Kyiv Miltech Conference 2026 covers Miltech not only as a technology sector but as a complete business ecosystem – from development and financing to manufacturing, sales, international cooperation, and scaling.

For Miltech startup founders, manufacturers, engineering teams, investors, and companies planning to work with defence technologies, the conference may provide an opportunity to build new professional connections, explore current solutions, and gain a better understanding of the practical mechanisms driving the development of the Ukrainian Miltech market.

DIGITAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS follows developments in the technology and manufacturing sectors and helps companies automate their business processes with SAP Business One – from finance, procurement, and inventory management to manufacturing, sales, and project management.