Kontakt

Björn von Winterfeld

[Konferenzmanager & Teamkoordinator]

+49 (0)30 81 45 06 21 / 📱 +49 (0)1590 12 99 00 1
[email protected]

Oona Malmi

[Konferenzkoordinatorin]

+49 (0)30-81 45 06-19 / 📱 +49 (0)1590 12 99 00 3
[email protected]

Defence & Security Law

Workshop |

20.04.2026 - 21.04.2026 |

Amsterdam |

Sprache: Englisch

European Defence & Security Procurement: Legal Framework & Compliance

This workshop offers a comprehensive examination of the legal framework governing defence & security procurement within the European Union, focusing on Directive 2009/81/EC and its practical application. Participants will gain in-depth insights into procurement procedures, criteria and requirements, relevant case law, and strategic compliance challenges specific to the defence sector. The workshop also addresses key issues such as national security exemption, security of supply and supplier risk management, the balance between transparency and confidentiality in defence contracts, the joint procurement efforts vis-à-vis the Russia war on Ukraine.

Participants receive a certificate upon participation.

For further information, e.g. about the prices, please click on Details.

Details

Prices

Participation fees for participation in Amsterdam:
Reduced fee for public authorities and full-time academics: € 1.460,- (excl. VAT)
Regular fee: € 1.760,- (excl. VAT)

What’s included in the price:

For in-person participation:

High-level trainers;
High-quality learning materials – downloadable after the event;
Experienced conference manager’s support throughout the event;
Coffee and lunch breaks throughout the event;
Lexxion-branded gift bags.

VAT will be added if applicable.

Discount for European Procurement & Public Private Partnerships Law Review (EPPPL) or European Defence & Security Law & Policy Quarterly (EDSeQ) subscribers: € 150,-

Register before 23 February 2026 to avail of our 10% early bird discount!

Group Discounts

Group registration of three or more participants will automatically receive a 10% discount.

We offer group discounts upon request. Please contact Björn von Winterfeld at [email protected] or call us at +49 (030)81 45 06 21. We will be happy to assist you with your group registration.

Methodology

A workshop by Lexxion Publishers offers a great learning experience with a hands-on approach. Our high-level experts from EU Institutions, and the private sector will support you in applying complex rules to your practical day-to-day work. To achieve the best results, we employ a mixture of learning methods.

To ensure that you get the best possible understanding of the topics at hand, our Workshop sessions combine theoretical presentations, case study analysis; and highly interactive discussions on practical issues. You will have ample opportunities to present your issues and exchange information and experiences with speakers and participants from other Member States.

Workshop materials will be available to download after the event.

Who should participate?

Any stakeholder from national or international public bodies, EU institutions, academia, industry, or civil society involved or interested in EU Defence & Security procurement, such as:

National authorities:
- Ministries of Defence and National Armaments Directorates
- Armed Forces and Law Enforcement agencies
- Procurement agencies and Central Purchasing Bodies
- National Regulatory Bodies overseeing public procurement
- Public auditors involved in compliance and control
- Other relevant Ministries (e.g., Interior, Economy, Industry)
EU Institutions, agencies and bodies (e.g., DG DEFIS, EDA, EEAS)
Parliamentary and legislative staff engaged in Defence and Security policy
Relevant international organisations (e.g., NATO/NSPA, OCCAR, ESA, OSCE)
Defence and Security industry manufacturers and operators, including SMEs
Academics and researchers in public procurement
Think tanks and data providers in Defence and Security
Legal professionals, including government laywers, in-house counsels and external consultants

Programm

Tag 1: Montag, 20. April

09:00

Registration & Welcome Coffee

09:15

Welcome and Introduction Round

09:30

Introduction to the Regulatory Framework: Article 346 and Directive 2009/81/EC

Scope and objectives of the Directive
Exemptions
Defence vs. Security, Military vs. Dual-Use
Overview of procurement procedures and thresholds

Martin Trybus , University of Birmingham, Birmingham

10:30

Coffee Break

11:00

Defence Procurement vs. the Classic Directive

Differences in procedures and advertising requirements
Eligibility and access to market
Subcontracting
Security of information
Security of supply
Exemptions
Use of flexible procedures
Framework contracts
Government to Government

Dr. Nathan Meershoek , Utrecht University, Utrecht

12:30

Lunch Break

13:30

Procurement Methods & Options Under Directive 2009/81/EC

Available procurement procedures and when to apply them
Use of options and framework agreements
Best practices for specific defence procurements

Simone Gariglio , European Defence Agency, Brussels

14:15

Article 346 TFEU – National Security Derogation

Legal justification and limitations
Case law shaping its application
Practical considerations for contracting authorities

Dr. Nathan Meershoek , Utrecht University, Utrecht

15:00

Coffee Break

15:30

EU Financial Instruments in the Defence Industry

Map of the Instruments, objectives and reaching implications
Criteria and Requirements for funding
Tension with procurement criteria and requirements

Simone Gariglio , European Defence Agency, Brussels

16:15

Practical exercise – preparing JP procedures (part 1)

Simone Gariglio , European Defence Agency, Brussels

17:00

End of Day 1

Tag 2: Dienstag, 21. April

09:00

Collusion, Anti-Competitive Practices, Oversight & Enforcement

Forms of collusion and anti-competitive conduct in procurement
Tools for detection and prevention
Oversight mechanisms and enforcement strategies

09:45

Security of Supply and Confidentiality – Legal & Operational Impact

Balancing transparency and national security needs
Managing security of supply risks

Dr. Nathan Meershoek , Utrecht University, Utrecht

10:30

Coffee Break

09:45

Practical exercise – preparing JP procedures (part 2)

11:45

Supplier Risk Management in Defence Procurement

Strategic sourcing
Risk mitigation
International best practices

12:30

Upcoming Changes to the Defence Directive 2009/81

Martin Trybus , University of Birmingham, Birmingham

13:15

Lunch & End of the Workshop

Referenten

Martin Trybus

University of Birmingham, Birmingham

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Dr. Nathan Meershoek

Utrecht University, Utrecht

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Simone Gariglio

European Defence Agency, Brussels

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Tagungsort

Van der Valk Hotel Amsterdam Zuidas

Tommaso Albinonistraat 200
Amsterdam, Niederlande

Telefon +31 20 800 0900
[email protected]

Van der Valk Hotel Amsterdam Zuidas - 302657259

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Workshop | 20.04.2026 - 21.04.2026 | Amsterdam | Sprache: Englisch

Further information incl. prices under Details.

Seating limit
The number of participants in Amsterdam is limited.

Please contact [email protected] if you have technical problems with the booking.

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Teilnehmerdaten | Participant Information

Ticket-Typ	Preis	Plätze
European Defence & Security Procurement: Legal Framework & Compliance \| Amsterdam Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde	€1.460,00
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European Defence & Security Procurement: Legal Framework & Compliance \| Amsterdam Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€1.760,00
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Zusammenfassung | Summary

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April 2026

20.04.2026 - 21.04.2026, Amsterdam

Workshop, Sprache: Englisch