IT2EC 2026, Europe's largest defence training technology exhibition and technical conference, is set to take place in Oslo, Norway. The event is scheduled to start in 371 days, with a countdown marking the excitement of its upcoming arrival. This year's conference will explore emerging technologies that are disrupting training paradigms across the defence and security enterprise. With over 70 international training technology experts, IT2EC remains the global leading event dedicated to defence training technology.

The conference agenda will feature keynote speakers such as Placido Torresi from NATO Headquarters and Ruprecht von Butler from NATO Joint Warfare Centre. These industry leaders will present technical presentations, in-depth case studies, and share proven best practices. The event will also include three theatres, with a keynote theatre that promises to be a highlight.

In addition to the conference, IT2EC offers an exhibition area where companies can showcase their advanced undersea defence capabilities. The exhibition attracts decision-makers from various sectors, including government officials, military personnel, and local ministry of defence representatives. Participating companies have reported high satisfaction rates; 91% of visitors say IT2EC is important to their business, and 81% expressed high visitor satisfaction at the 2024 event.

Exhibitors at IT2EC 2026 include renowned companies such as AMST (Stand: C10), Babcock International (Stand: B40), and BAE (Stand: C31). These companies provide a platform for networking and making lasting connections with industry leaders. Attendees can also participate in the DualTech Challenge, which returns for its second year in person at IT2EC. This challenge is held in collaboration with the 6G Test Centre located at the University of Oulu.

IT2EC offers numerous networking opportunities throughout the event. Attendees can connect with their target audience and engage in valuable discussions with new contacts across the three days. They can also interact with customers, suppliers, and senior military officials while gaining key insights into the broader defence industry.