Event

WExecutive breakfast
Building Defense Capability Through Innovation

Date: November 12, 8:30-11:30 am
Location: WExecutive Signature by Regus – Zürich, Bahnhofplatz


WEXECUTIVE BREAKFAST:

Building Defense Capability Through Innovation


Defense organizations operate in a world where complexity grows faster than certainty. Technological disruption, shifting alliances, and new domains of conflict are reshaping strategic priorities and putting pressure on innovation systems to deliver results faster, with less room for error.

At this executive breakfast hosted by WExecutive and Bluemorrow in collaboration with ETH Zurich (Prof. Stefano Brusoni), we’ll explore how public and private defense actors can evolve their innovation efforts to stay ready for what’s next. How can organizations adapt their foresight and investment practices to today’s pace of change – and better connect them with innovation, procurement, and operational priorities?

From digital technologies to capability development, the discussion will focus on what it takes to align vision, governance, and execution – even in highly regulated and risk-averse environments.

Expect concrete insights, tough questions, and honest reflections from leaders shaping the future of defense innovation across policy, industry, and research.

Agenda 

- 08:30 Registration & Coffee
- 08:50 Welcome 
- 09:05 Topic Introduction by Prof. Brusoni 
- 09:25 Panel Discussion: Building Defense Capability Through Innovation
- 10:15 Q&A
- 10:30 Networking & Farewell

 

Speakers

Real insights from defense leaders

Expect candid perspectives from senior figures across defense, industry, and academia. From breakthrough innovations to the hard lessons learned in highly regulated and risk-averse environments, our speakers bring first-hand experience in shaping the future of defense capability.

Massimo Fiorin

Managing Director

Swiss Aeropole

Steffen Ehrhardt

Vice President Investor Community, Partnerships & Sustainability 

SICTIC

Stefano Brusoni

Professor Management, Technology & Innovation 

Pro-rector

ETH

Marc Greuter

General Partner 

Planven Entrepreneur Ventures

 

David Saphira

CTO

Swiss Innovation Forces

 

Sign-up

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Please use the form below to register your interest in this event. All submissions will be reviewed, and a separate confirmation email will be sent to those accepted to attend.

Location

A Central Hub for Strategic Dialogue: Regus Signature Space, Bahnhofplatz Zurich

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