Dual-use technologies in the service of security and defence
A nationwide conference devoted to unmanned systems, C-UAS solutions in Poland and the protection of critical infrastructure against drones. The event brings together industry, the defence sector and the R&D community.
14–15 May 2026
📍 Białystok
Real technologies. Operational requirements. Concrete deployments.
is a dual-use technology conference with a particular focus on defence, unmanned systems and the development of national C-UAS capabilities in Poland.
During the event we analyse the use of drones in defence, countering airborne threats and designing effective protection of critical infrastructure against drones — from energy and ports to transport and strategic facilities.
The conference is a platform for dialogue between technology manufacturers, system integrators, defence sector representatives, infrastructure operators and the R&D community. The aim is to build a coherent security architecture based on the integration of UAS and C-UAS systems.
Unmanned systems are a key element of modern defence operations. We discuss the development of drones in defence from a systems perspective — from electronics and software design, through testing, to integration with national security infrastructure.
Growing threats require effective counter-drone systems. We discuss solutions for detecting, identifying and neutralising UAS, as well as models of cooperation between industry, the administration and the defence sector.
Energy, ports, railways and industrial plants require a new approach to security. We present solutions integrating radar, electro-optical and C-UAS systems to ensure the business continuity of strategic sites.
Dual-use technologies require close cooperation between industry and the research community. We discuss shortening the path from research to deployment and building technological competence in Poland.
The conference focuses on building national capabilities in unmanned systems, electronics, software and systems integration that support infrastructure resilience and national security.
Companies developing unmanned systems, C-UAS solutions, electronics, sensors, communication systems and software for the security sector.
Representatives of the military, uniformed services and institutions responsible for security and the protection of critical infrastructure against airborne threats.
Entities managing energy, transport, logistics and strategic facilities that are deploying drone protection systems and C-UAS integration.
R&D units, universities, research centres and funds supporting the development of dual-use technologies in the defence and security sector.
The conference is co-organised by the Faculty of International Relations of the University of Białystok and the Dualtec Cluster
The conference is held under the honorary patronage of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.
Piotr Śmielak
President of Dualtec
stowarzyszenie@dualtec.com.pl
Maciej Lisowski
Vice-President of Dualtec
maciej.lisowski@dualtec.com.pl
Wojtek Cybul – wojciech.cybul@dualtec.com.pl
Żelazny Foundation – Tomasz Darmoliński