Baltic Defense Roadshow

Join us for the Baltic Defense Roadshow, a half-day showcase bringing together leading defense tech companies and stakeholders from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to share firsthand insights from the front lines of European security. This is a rare opportunity to connect directly with the innovators shaping the future of European defense, alongside a curated audience of venture capital investors, Department of War representatives, U.S.-based defense startups, and other key players in the ecosystem. Whether you're looking to invest, partner, or simply understand where the technology is headed next, this is where those conversations start. PROGRAM 9:00-9:45 - Doors Open + Networking 9:45-9:55 - Welcome Remarks Anna Nissinen, Arlington Economic Development, CEO and Director Michael Manuccia, National Innovation Quarter, CEO 9:55-10:25 - Defense Tech Insights from the Baltics Ivo Peets, Estonian Force Transformation Command, Commander Airis Rikveilis, Ministry of Defense of Latvia, State Secretary Merritt Ogle, Silicon Valley Defense Group, Chief Operating Officer Additional panelists to be announced soon 10:25-11:10 - Baltic Company Demos Estonia Farsight Vision Meridein Thistle Latvia AGM Orthopaedics ARiTeh Industrial Automation and Ariteh Magnetics LAT Security Additional companies to be announced soon 11:10-12:30 - Closing + Networking EVENT HOSTS National Innovation Quarter An innovation district in National Landing (Arlington and Alexandria) that brings together leaders…