Panel

Perspectives on Ankara: The security and defence implications of the NATO summit

Understand how summit commitments on defence spending, innovation and industrial capacity can strengthen NATO’s future security posture. 

Event date and time: 22 July 2026 — 17:00 TO 18:30 BST

Event location: Hybrid — Chatham House and Online

The 2026 NATO Summit reinforces the need for stronger defence capabilities, greater burden sharing and closer public–private cooperation across the alliance. As security threats evolve, attention is shifting from spending commitments to implementation. This places renewed focus on innovation, industrial capacity and alliance-wide resilience. 

This event, in partnership with Turkish Aerospace, will seek to analyse the key takeaways from the NATO Summit and translate them into the actionable insights for public and private stakeholders.   

This event discusses: 

  • What mechanisms can be put in place to ensure summit commitments translate into coordinated action?
  • Should defence investment models be redesigned for future security challenges?
  • What barriers limit effective public–private partnerships in defence?
  • How can regional defence industrial partners help address alliance capability gaps?
  • What conditions are needed to accelerate the adoption of transformative technologies?

 This panel is followed by a reception and networking.

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Event format and who can attend

Panel sessions bring together several renowned speakers with different perspectives on an issue, offering the audience a thought-provoking discussion that thoroughly analyses a topic from many angles. They are held in our Joseph Gaggero Hall and on the record. 

Members and guests get priority access, with places available to those who register their interest. 

By registering for this event, attendees agree to our code of conduct, ensuring a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming space for diverse perspectives and debate.

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