Porto Defence Meetup #3

Porto Defence Meetup #3 realiza-se a 7 de novembro de 2026, no Porto.

Porto Defence Meetup #3 Hosted by DroneAid Portugal & Any Key Studio Date & Time: Saturday, November 7 | evening Location: Porto (Exact venue and time confirmed upon approval) About Event Following our pilot gathering in August, we are back for the second edition of the Porto Defence Meetup, co-organised by DroneAid Porto and Any Key Studio. The focus remains unchanged: bringing together people building, researching, investing in, or deploying defence and dual-use technologies, aerospace, drones, resilience, and security. - No pitches. - No stage presentations. - No panels. Just focused, informal conversations, cross-discipline networking, and a shared space to exchange technical ideas over drinks and food. Who should join? - Founders building defence & dual-use hardware or software - Engineers, roboticists, and aerospace specialists - Drone system developers and autonomous systems operators - Researchers, university labs, and academics - Angels, VCs, and grant advisors focused on deep tech and national resilience - Public-sector stakeholders, active military, and veterans - Students eager to break into the ecosystem Details - Format: Informal mixer / open networking - Language: English - Attendance: Free (registration required due to venue capacity limits) We started with Meetup #1 to test the ground; Meetup #2 continues building the long-term foundation for Porto's defence tech community. Grab your spot early to secure entry.