Sifted Summit Agenda

Raising, innovation and risk: What’s next for defence?

08 Oct 2025
Main Stage
Main Stage
With fresh capital pouring in and geopolitical tensions rising, startups are stepping in and innovating where governments can’t. So what’s next? How are founders navigating the risks, red tape, and complex realities of building in defence?
Speakers
Sille Pettai
Sille Pettai, CEO - SmartCap
Anne Sraders
Anne Sraders, Senior Reporter - Sifted