Celje, October 22, 2025 – The French-Slovenian Business Club successfully convened a high-level Defence Round Table at Slovenia’s inaugural international defence exhibition, SIDEC 2025.
The event, held on October 22nd at 14:00 in Hall C1 of Celjski sejem, brought together government officials and defence industry leaders from both nations to discuss critical areas of bilateral cooperation.
Key Participants:
Slovenian representatives included leaders from C-Astral (unmanned aerial systems), Arctur (advanced computing and AI), Guardiaris (simulation and training systems), and Matej Miklavčič representing GOIS, ARMAS, and DOVOS provided insights on business development and internationalization support.
French participation featured Frédéric Adelaide, Senior Sales Manager at Safran Electronics & Defense, and Alban Des Courtils from KNDS France. The presence of French Ambassador Fabienne Runyo underscored the strategic importance of strengthening Franco-Slovenian defence ties.
Discussion Highlights:
The round table focused on four key areas:
- Scaling Slovenian high-tech innovations through Franco-Slovenian industrial partnerships
- Dual-use technologies and EU defence funding opportunities
- Strengthening NATO supply chain resilience
- Moving from strategic dialogue to concrete contracts and projects
Looking Forward:
The event showcased Slovenia’s position as a high-tech defence innovator ready to collaborate with established European partners, marking a significant step in bilateral defence cooperation between France and Slovenia.
The French-Slovenian Business Club remains committed to fostering meaningful partnerships that translate into tangible results for both nations’ defence sectors.
