AMMO SYMPOSIUM
MASTERING AMMUNITION PROCUREMENT IN TIMES OF COMBAT READINESS
An initiative by Enforce Tac – powered by RWS GmbH
Following its extremely encouraging success in 2025, the Ammo Symposium 2026 is following in the footsteps of its predecessor. It offers a unique platform for discussing the most pressing challenges and solutions in the field of ammunition procurement. On 24 February 2026, the symposium will once again bring together leading experts, decision-makers and procurement managers from the European defence sector to address key challenges in ammunition production and procurement.
The aim of AMMO SYMPOSIUM is to discuss advanced and proven strategies as well as innovative approaches for a resilient ammunition supply. Together, solutions will be developed to ensure a reliable supply of ammunition and guarantee stable supply chains for Europe and NATO in the long term.
The focus will be on:
- Exchange on current bottlenecks and geopolitical challenges.
- Strategies for strengthening European production capacities
- The role of raw materials and industrial dependencies
- Networking between industry, authorities and international partners
The Ammo Symposium 2026 is an initiative of Enforce Tac – powered by RWS GmbH. The event is closed to the public and is aimed specifically at experts and decision-makers at EU and NATO level who are actively involved in the further development of ammunition supply and logistics.
Participation is only open to invited guests and registered trade visitors.
Enforce Tac Masterclasses
Our Enforce Tac Masterclasses presented by Carl-Cranz-Gesellschaft e.V. provide concise, practical knowledge on modern security and defence issues: from professional open source intelligence (OSINT) and operational OPSEC to new threat scenarios posed by drones and autonomous systems to strategic challenges in scaling defense technology production processes. Participants gain in-depth insights into real-world applications, current risks, and robust decision-making and action concepts from practice and theory. In compact 90-minute sessions, you will gain an insight into the topics covered in the masterclasses. Please note that the masterclasses will be held in German only.
Masterclass: Scaling in defence technology production
Speakers: Bernd Schäfer, Rainer Aits, Christian Kienzle, Alexander Lewerenz (P3 Group)
Date: 23.02.2026, 14:00-15:30
Location: Room Oslo, NCC Ost, Level 2
Masterclass: The danger comes from above: Why your security is powerless against drones
Speaker: Ulf Barth
Date: 25.02.2026, 10:00-11:30
Location: Room Kopenhagen, NCC Ost, Level 2
Masterclass: Open Source Intelligence – Theory and Practice for Security Agencies and Armed Forces
Speakers: Timo Keim, Floyd Mecklenburg (HENSOLDT)
Date: 25.02.2026, 13:00-14:30
Location: Room Kopenhagen, NCC Ost, Level 2
International conference on the topic of "Weapons and protective equipment"
As part of Enforce Tac, the German Police University (DHPol) is organising an international conference on the topic of ‘Weapons and protective equipment’ in Nuremberg on 24 February 2026 in cooperation with NürnbergMesse GmbH. Under the direction of the Police Technical Institute (PTI), the conference will offer a select group of participants the opportunity to exchange information on current developments and operational experiences in a protected environment.
The focus will be on:
- New developments in weapons and protective equipment
- Exchange of experiences regarding weapons and protective equipment introduced in the federal states and at federal level
- Presentation of test results and completed procurement procedures
Conference participants will also have access to Enforce Tac and can use the trade fair to find out about products and solutions directly on site.
Location: Hall Brussels (NCC Mitte)
GERMAN-NORDIC DEFENCE INDUSTRY DIALOGUE
The GERMAN-NORDIC DEFENCE INDUSTRY DIALOGUE by our partner WILDHAGEN NORDISK KONSULT during the ENFORCE TAC 2026 in Nuremberg is the high-profile multinational conference held on the opening day on 23 February 2026, 12:00-18:00h. More than 250 leading figures from Germany and the Nordic and Baltic states will take part.
The theme of the conference in 2026 is:
"Resilience from the High North to the Gulf of Finland: The need for a robust & intertwined European Defence Sector"
The current multiple crises are hitting the Nordic and Baltic states and Germany particularly hard. The threats to NATO's northern and eastern flanks are acute, and Germany's central location as a NATO hub plays a key role in this context. Resilience is a task for society as a whole: the defence sector and its stakeholders should strengthen regional ties and make an active contribution. The strategic, operational and practical aspects are the subject of this dialogue.
Special highlights of the 2026 conference will include keynote speeches by several state secretaries and various national armaments directors, a fireside chat with ambassadors, panel discussions with leading industry representatives and, in particular, a 80-minute PITCH SESSION featuring more than 40 companies from more than 8 countries.
The conference is a closed event and is limited to a maximum number of participants. You can register for the GNDI Dialogue using the following form.
Forum Tactical Medicine in Police Service powered by TAKTIK + MEDIZIN
Tactical medicine in police service: knowledge and experience for tomorrow's challenges.
In cooperation with the Enforce Tac trade fair, TAKTIK + MEDIZIN is presenting the Tactical Medicine in Police Service Forum as a new event format for the first time.
Gain practical insights into first aid in police operations: from basic measures according to TCCC/TECC to the analysis of real-life situations such as the knife attack in Mannheim and safe tourniquet training. Get to know the medic component of the Hamburg SEK, discuss medical risks when using Tasers and learn how emergency services and the police work together in complex situations such as the rampage in Munich.
The forum will take place on 24 February 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. as part of Enforce Tac in the NCC East, Room Seoul. Participation is included in the ticket for Enforce Tac.
Please note that the forum is held in German and the participation is reserved exclusively for pre-registered trade visitors who are employed by the police.
All available seats for the event have already been booked. Unfortunately, registration is therefore no longer possible.
The European Police Trainers Conference is back
On February 23 and 24, 2026, the EPTC will once again take place at the NürnbergMesse exhibition center – in cooperation with Enforce Tac. The conference brings together international police trainers and combines specialist presentations on police-related topics with practical training for members of authorities with security responsibilities (who already have access authorisation for Enforce Tac).
On the day of the event, presentation of an official ID card is required.
Due to high demand, the registration capacity has been increased once again, which means that registration for both days is now possible again.
"EPTK 2026, together with EnforceTac, is more than a conference – it is a hinge between tradition and the future of police work. Those in positions of responsibility should take advantage of this opportunity to deepen their knowledge, cultivate connections, and learn about the tools of tomorrow today. Be there – not just as a listener, but as an active shaper of tomorrow's security. "
The Bavarian–Hungarian Defence Dialogue
As part of Enforce Tac 2026, the Bavarian–Hungarian Defence Dialogue provides an exclusive platform for bilateral exchange between Bavaria and Hungary in the field of the defence and security industry.
The objective of the event is to strategically deepen cooperation between the two countries in the areas of security policy, economic development, and innovation, while identifying concrete opportunities for international collaboration within the Enforce Tac environment. To this end, the Dialogue brings together key decision-makers from politics, public administration, innovation networks, and industry.
Keynotes and expert presentations will address, among other topics, the current state of the defence industry in Bavaria, international cooperation models, and future-oriented technologies such as artificial intelligence and autonomous systems. The programme is complemented by an open exchange during a networking get-together, providing space for professional networking and in-depth discussions.
With its thematic focus and high-level expert participation, the Bavarian–Hungarian Defence Dialogue makes a significant contribution to strategic dialogue in the context of Enforce Tac and further strengthens international networking within the European defence ecosystem.
The event is sponsored by the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy
The event will take place in the Istanbul Room. Participation is subject to prior registration.
Please use the link below to register.
Information on further expert symposia and partner events as part of Enforce Tac will follow shortly.