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The Policy Insights Forum Industry Programs offer a unique opportunity for Industry leaders and Government officials to engage in networking and discussions on challenges and opportunities in their fields.

Executive Industry Programs With NATO

Every year, the PIF brings together industry leaders and NATO senior-level officials to discuss emerging defence opportunities, procurement, and other areas of collaboration with Allied Nations and private industry. The PIF hosts these engagement visits to NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

NPSE 2025

The PIF hosted its annual program at NATO Headquarters in Brussels and SHAPE Headquarters in Mons, Belgium. This year, it expanded to include a full day at the NSPA in Luxembourg and featured deeper discussions with the EEAS and EDA in Brussels.
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NPSE 2024

The PIF led its annual program to NATO Headquarters in Brussels, reuniting Canadian industry leaders and NATO senior officials for discussions of importance. This year saw the expansion of the program to include a visit to SHAPE Headquarters in Mons, Belgium and interactions with the EEAS.
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NPSE 2023

For the second year, the PIF brings together Canadian Industry leaders and NATO senior-level officials to discuss emerging defence opportunities, procurement, and other areas of collaboration with Allied Nations and private Industry.
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NPSE 2022

The PIF inaugurated its NSPE program for Industry leaders to connect with senior NATO officials at NATO Headquarters in Brussels to explore emerging defence opportunities, procurement strategies, and collaborative initiatives between Allied nations and the private sector.
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Other NATO Industry Events

December 11, 2023

NATO Industry Conference

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May 25, 2023

Canadian Industry Engagement with NATO SACT

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About the Executive Program

Meet some of our NPSE Alumni and experience an exclusive networking community

Alumni Program Benefits

  • Access to interactive discussions on emerging NATO-wide priorities, trends in defence procurement and R&D opportunities.
  • Partake in exclusive briefing presentations by NATO Senior Officials on current geopolitical trends and risks.
  • Opportunities to meet with NATO-Member Delegations one-on-one in Brussels.
  • Exclusive access to Samuel Group Defence and Security industry events and programming.
  • Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Government (B2G) networking opportunities.
  • Briefings by Government of Canada officials on defence procurement through NATO and participation in NATO working groups.

Past Participating Companies

Alumni News & Events

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News

US NPSE 2023 Washington D.C & NATO Norfolk visit program will be available to all NPSE Alumni June 1, 2023. Please watch for upcoming details.

Strategic Pilot Focuses of the DIANA Challenge Programme

June 23, 2023
The DIANA Challenge programme begins with a competitive call for proposals, focusing on three strategic areas: energy resilience, secure information sharing, and sensing and surveillance. Informed by defense and security needs across the Alliance, shaped by the state-of-development of commercial technologies, and tailored for deep tech innovators, our program seeks your assistance.
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Join the DIANA Allied Innovation Ecosystem and Programme

June 23, 2023
In preparation for our first Challenges launching in June 2023, we invite you to join our growing Allied innovation ecosystem and register your interest as a potential applicant, industry partner, investor, or other active member. Journalists are also welcome to register for updates. The DIANA Challenge Programme is a competitive call for proposals from dual-use deep tech innovators
Register

17th NATO Operations Research and Analysis Conference

October 30, 2023
As a part of the ongoing development of the NATO OR&A Community of Interest, the OR&A Conference will unite analysts from NATO commands and agencies, national defence analysis and research organizations, centres of excellence, academia, and industry. This gathering promises an engaging program with ample opportunities for discussion and debate.
Register

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Overview

Policy Insights Forum Conferences offer a unique opportunity to meet with Industry leaders and Government officials to engage in networking and discussions on challenges and opportunities in your field.

Executive Industry Programs With NATO

NPSE 2025

The PIF hosted its annual program at NATO Headquarters in Brussels and SHAPE Headquarters in Mons, Belgium. This year, it expanded to include a full day at the NSPA in Luxembourg and featured deeper discussions with the EEAS and EDA in Brussels.
Learn More

NPSE 2024

The PIF led its annual program to NATO Headquarters in Brussels, reuniting Canadian industry leaders and NATO senior officials for discussions of importance. This year saw the expansion of the program to include a visit to SHAPE Headquarters in Mons, Belgium and interactions with the EEAS.
Learn More

NPSE 2023

For the second year, the PIF brings together Canadian Industry leaders and NATO senior-level officials to discuss emerging defence opportunities, procurement, and other areas of collaboration with Allied Nations and private Industry.
Learn More

NPSE 2022

The PIF inaugurated its NSPE program for Industry leaders to connect with senior NATO officials at NATO Headquarters in Brussels to explore emerging defence opportunities, procurement strategies, and collaborative initiatives between Allied nations and the private sector.
Learn More

Recent NPSE Events

December 11, 2023

NATO Industry Conference

Learn More
May 25, 2023

Canadian Industry Engagement with NATO SACT

Learn More

About the Executive Program

Meet some of our NPSE Alumni and experience an exclusive networking community

Alumni Program Benefits

  • Access to interactive discussions on emerging NATO-wide priorities, trends in defence procurement and R&D opportunities.
  • Partake in exclusive briefing presentations by NATO Senior Officials on current geopolitical trends and risks.
  • Opportunities to meet with NATO-Member Delegations one-on-one in Brussels.
  • Exclusive access to Samuel Group Defence and Security industry events and programming.
  • Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Government (B2G) networking opportunities.
  • Briefings by Government of Canada officials on defence procurement through NATO and participation in NATO working groups.

Past Participating Companies

Alumni News & Events

Stay up-to-date with the Alliance and its network

News

US NPSE 2023 Washington D.C & NATO Norfolk visit program will be available to all NPSE Alumni June 1, 2023. Please watch for upcoming details.

Strategic Pilot Focuses of the DIANA Challenge Programme

The DIANA Challenge programme begins with a competitive call for proposals, focusing on three strategic areas: energy resilience, secure information sharing, and sensing and surveillance. Informed by defense and security needs across the Alliance, shaped by the state-of-development of commercial technologies, and tailored for deep tech innovators, our program seeks your assistance.
Register

Join the DIANA Allied Innovation Ecosystem and Programme

In preparation for our first Challenges launching in June 2023, we invite you to join our growing Allied innovation ecosystem and register your interest as a potential applicant, industry partner, investor, or other active member. Journalists are also welcome to register for updates. The DIANA Challenge Programme is a competitive call for proposals from dual-use deep tech innovators
Register

17th NATO Operations Research and Analysis Conference

As a part of the ongoing development of the NATO OR&A Community of Interest, the OR&A Conference will unite analysts from NATO commands and agencies, national defence analysis and research organizations, centres of excellence, academia, and industry. This gathering promises an engaging program with ample opportunities for discussion and debate.
Register

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