ECOBALLIFE at the ENDR Conference Gijón 2026
June 8, 2026OLMAR represented the ECOBALLIFE project at the ENDR Conference Gijón 2026. The event was organised within the European Network of Defence-related Regions framework. It was hosted by ASTURIAS HUB DE DEFENSA.
OLMAR at a key European defence event
The conference focused on advanced manufacturing and systems integration for a stronger European defence industry. Moreover, it brought together policymakers, industry leaders, SMEs, researchers, and other stakeholders from the defence and dual-use ecosystem. As a result, the event created valuable opportunities for discussion, exchange, and collaboration. For ECOBALLIFE, OLMAR’s participation supported the project’s presence in an important European innovation setting.
Strengthening ECOBALLIFE visibility
During the conference, OLMAR represented ECOBALLIFE and engaged with participants from across the sector. In particular, helped highlight the project’s relevance to advanced manufacturing and personal protection innovation. Furthermore, OLMAR’s presence supported exchanges on current industrial and technological developments. Such participation is important for ECOBALLIFE. It helps the project stay connected to ongoing discussions and emerging priorities. At the same time, it strengthens links with the wider European innovation community. The ECOBALLIFE consortium thanks OLMAR for representing the project in Gijón. In addition, OLMAR helped increase ECOBALLIFE’s visibility within the broader European defence and innovation landscape.
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