Finalists of the Entente Cordiale Challenge Invited to the London Defence Conference

Date

29 May 2026

Venue

King's College London

Theme

Readiness

About the Partnership

Entente Cordiale Day
× London Defence Conference

The Entente Cordiale Day is partnering with the London Defence Conference for its Future Leaders Day — a policy-focused strand of the wider conference bringing together students and early-career professionals with policy, defence, industry, and academic stakeholders.

In Partnership With
London Defence Conference London Defence Conference
King's College London King's College London
Conference Theme

"Readiness"

This year's conference centres on warfighting readiness and the capacity of allied nations to respond to large-scale security challenges — across military, industrial, and societal dimensions.

Programme Overview

A Full Day of Insight & Engagement

AM Morning
  • Registration & welcome remarks
  • Keynote speakers
  • Scene-setting panel on current strategic challenges
Midday Afternoon
  • Breakout debates across key themes
  • Lunch & networking fair
PM Afternoon
  • Policy discussion panel
  • Wargaming-style exercise
  • Crisis simulation session
  • Final panel & audience Q&A
Participation

Open to All ECD Participants

Future Leaders Day is open to all Entente Cordiale Day participants. Invitations are issued directly by the London Defence Conference organisers.

Open to all ECD participants