Ukraine Defense Tech: Ecosystem Night
Tue, 13 Oct 2026, 18:00
San Francisco, United States
Free
Originally organized by Victoria. Join us for an off-the-record deep "dive in" with the founders building Ukraine's defense-tech sector in real time. Timed to the opening evening of TechCrunch Disrupt, this gathering brings together Ukrainian DefTech founders, US investors, policy voices, and the broader Bay Area defense-tech community for a night of candid conversation and direct access to the startups shaping unmanned systems, electronic warfare, counter-drone, and geospatial intelligence for the front lines. What to expect: Off-the-record ecosystem overview and panel with key ecosystem players & DefTech founders operating in Ukraine Showcase of DefTech startups Networking with founders, investors, and the defense-innovation community When: October 13, 2026 (evening — full schedule to come) Hosted by: Consulate General of Ukraine in San Francisco, Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, Ukrainian Startup Fund, Ukrainian IT Association, Techosystem, and Victoria DefTech Venture Studio Space is limited — RSVP to reserve your spot. Government Partners Consulate General of Ukraine in San Francisco and Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Ecosystem Partners (USA) Victoria Venture Studio - Founded by Ukrainians, our team bridges allied innovation to the Defenders of Ukraine and foreign capital to the solutions that really work. Catalyst Bay - one of the largest San Francisco-based AI communities of Founders, Builders and Investors. Ecosystem Partners (Ukraine) IT Ukraine Association - Ukraine’s largest national association of technology companies, representing over 240 member companies and more than 100,000 IT professionals. Ukrainian Startup Fund (USF) - a state institution supporting innovative projects and early-stage tech startups through financial and non-financial support. Techosystem - a civic union bringing together startups, scaleups, investors, and other key players in Ukraine’s tech ecosystem. KOLO - tech community charity fund, created to help Ukrainian Defenders gain a technological advantage on the frontline. Media Partners Militarnyi - leading Ukrainian thematic media outlet specializing in military news, defense analytics, and security conflicts. Venue: San Francisco, CA, San Francisco, California, US. Registration is handled by the original organizer. Original event and organizer: https://luma.com/dzv3yxux