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KIVI Defence and Security (DV) offers its members a platform to network, gain knowledge and exchange.

We annually organise a 15-day Masterclass, a major symposium and various other meetings and working visits. We also give an annual award to the best graduate in our field and advise the Lower House on technology and equipment. We work closely with Eurodefense, EDTA and various other organisations.

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Politics and Technology

Politics and technology

From our technical knowledge and experience, we advise the House of Representatives on government plans.

Defence masterclass

After 6 lecture days and 9 working visits, you will know all about the armed forces and the defence sector.
Apply annually from April.

Kooy symposium

Every year in April is our annual symposium on technology for Defence looking to the future.

Prof. Kooy graduation prize

Win the award as the best WO/HBO graduate in technology important to Defence.
Nominate annually in November or December.

Coaching

We'll help you find work in the defence sector

Upcoming activities

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20 May

North Sea Symposium

20 May 202613:00 - 18:30
XTUDelft Technische Universiteit Delft
1 September

Defence 2026 masterclass

1 September 202610:00
Diverse locaties. O.a. Den Haag, Utrecht, Breda, Marknesse, Den Helder, Hengelo, Wageningen.

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14 April 2026

Jasper Kole wins Kooy Prize 2026

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23 March 2026

Suggestions elaboration coalition agreement 2026 Defence

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1 February 2026

KIVI DV response to coalition agreement on defence

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23 December 2025

Formation letter Defence 2025

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