Information
Date: 14. – 16. October 2025
Place: Koblenz, Germany
Language: English
Price: 13.000 NOK (excl. VAT). Members of the German-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce receive a 10% discount upon registration
Target group: Norwegian companies and other actors interested in defence and security markets
What will be included: Carefully curated program, visit to main procurement authority for the Bundeswehr, expert seminar, official on-site group transfers, group catering
Not included: Transportation to and from Koblenz, as well as hotel accommodation, which must be booked individually (hotel contingent will be allocated)
Organized in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Koblenz (IHK Koblenz), this trip is tailored for Norwegian enterprises and stakeholders looking to explore opportunities within the German defence and security industry.
The city of Koblenz, located in western Germany between Frankfurt and Cologne, is a key region for Germany’s defence and security sector. The city hosts the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), responsible for the Bundeswehr’s procurement processes.
We will visit key institutions, including the official procurement office of the Bundeswehr, the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw). The program also features a seminar led by WIMCOM GmbH, Germany’s leading consultancy specializing in “Business to Military” (B2M) engagements, and a site visit to SCHOTTEL GmbH, a major manufacturer of propulsion and steering systems for ships and offshore applications.
Preliminary Programme
Why Should You Attend?
- Get an introduction to the Bundeswehr’s procurement processes
- Get informed on how to enter the German defence market
- Meet key stakeholders
- Build valuable connections
What to Expect
- Site visits to relevant institutions and companies in Koblenz
- Presentations from German defence procurement experts
- Networking opportunities with potential partners and clients
- Insightful briefings on trends in the German defence market