What is Apex Europe?

Apex Europe forms part of a dynamic technology event series that puts near-term operational needs at the heart of the programme and exhibition; held in parallel with Apex Defense (January in Washington, D.C.)

Organised by Clarion Defence & Security, renowned for international military and industry events such as DSEI UK, DSEI Germany and DSEI Japan.

We are delighted to bring the Apex event series to London in October 2026, delivering a high-energy, operator-driven environment, focusing sharply on European and NATO operational priorities and the integration of near-term, deployable solutions.

Apex Europe unites operational leaders, acquisition executives, startups, scale-ups, investors, and key industry to problem solve operational challenges which address the pacing threats facing European and Allied Commands. 
 

Snapshots from Apex Defense - 27 - 28 January 2026, Washington, DC

2026 Mission Sets

OPERATIONAL PROBLEM A

Interoperability and Integration of Uncrewed Systems Across European and NATO partners

OPERATIONAL PROBLEM B

Autonomy at Scale: From Capability to Competitive Overmatch

OPERATIONAL PROBLEM C

Deep Precision Effects: Generating Combat Power Through Long-Range and Precision Strike

OPERATIONAL PROBLEM D

Countering Undersea Threats and Protecting Critical Infrastructure

OPERATIONAL PROBLEM E

Countering Low-Cost, Rapidly Proliferating UxS Threats

OPERATIONAL PROBLEM F

Enhancing Layered and Integrated Air and Missile Defence Across Domains

OPERATIONAL PROBLEM G

Fighting in a Denied, Degraded and Contested Battlespace

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Sustainment
Decision Advantage
Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming

MISSION-CRITICAL

Operationally focused

Pre-defined, priority mission sets curated with government and industry partners

NEAR-TERM

Targeted ecosystem

In an environment that’s built for collaboration and delivering innovation at pace


Unrivalled Accessibility

High-level curated networking

Unrivalled access linking end users and industry with relevant small and scaling businesses

THE APEX EVENT SERIES

Apex Defense | In Partnership with Hudson Institute

Apex Defense forms part of the Apex event series - delivered in concert with Hudson Institute and focussed on the delivery of high-impact, mission critical solutions to American warfighters and allied forces.

Crafted to help the warfighting acquisition system move faster, support bold partnerships, and bring in non traditional players - Apex Defense places key operational problems at the center of the program, within an environment that is built for collaboration and action-orientated dialogue.

Apex Defense will take place 27 - 28 January 2027 uniting warfighters, acquisition professionals, startups, small and medium businesses, investors, and industry leaders.