LuxDefence
24 November 2025 · Chamber of Commerce

LuxDefence Launch

With Deputy Prime Minister Xavier Bettel and Minister of Defence Yuriko Backes.

LuxDefence, Luxembourg’s National Defence Industry Association, cordially invites you to its official launch event, in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Xavier Bettel and Minister of Defence Yuriko Backes.

Registration closed. We are no longer accepting registrations or waitlist requests.

Agenda

Program of the official launch event

Master of Ceremony: Jil Brimaire, Economist, Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce.

  • 17:00

    Arrival & Registration

  • 17:15

    Welcome Words

    Carlo Thelen, Director General, Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce

  • 17:20

    Opening Speech

    Xavier Bettel, Deputy Prime Minister

  • 17:30

    Opening Speech

    Yuriko Backes, Minister of Defence

  • 17:40

    Introduction of LuxDefence

    André Wilmes, President, LuxDefence

  • 17:55

    Keynote Speech - Opportunities and Challenges for Luxembourg within the European Defence Industry

    Bertrand Boyard, Special Advisor of the President, Arquus

  • 18:20

    Panel — The Future of Luxembourg’s Defence Technology and Industrial Base

    Panelists : Frank Thomé, Hélène Massard, Sam Staincliffe Moderator: Robert Schaus, Vice-President, LuxDefence

  • 18:50

    Closing Remarks

    André Wilmes, President, LuxDefence

  • 18:55

    Networking Cocktail

Date & time

Monday · 24 November · 17:00-18:55

Arrival at 17:00, programme at 17:15, networking cocktail directly after.

Venue

Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce

All sessions take place at the Chamber of Commerce in Luxembourg City.

Language

Programme in English

All speeches and discussions will be delivered in English.

Stay connected

In case of any questions, do not hesitate to contact LuxDefence.

info@luxdefence.lu