# National Congress on R&D in Defense and Security

- Dates: 17 November 2026 to 19 November 2026
- Location: Palau de Congressos d'Alacant, Alicante, Spain
- Organiser: Diario de Alicante
- Industry: Aerospace & Defense

## About

The National Congress on R&D in Defense and Security is a three-day event held in Alicante from November 17 to 19, 2026. It focuses on military health and brings together representatives from administration, industry, universities, and research centers involved in defense. The congress includes plenary sessions, innovation discussions, and scientific communications.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.diariodealicante.net/en/Alicante-National-Congress-ID-Defense-Security/)
- [Agenda](https://www.diariodealicante.net/agenda)

## Sponsors and partners

- FEINDEF Foundation

## Where to stay

- **Eurostars Mediterranea Plaza**: 50 m from the venue, 6 Plaça de l'Ajuntament, Alicante, 03002
  - [Hotel website](https://www.eurostarshotels.fr/eurostars-mediterranea-plaza.html)
  - Phone: +34 965 210 188
- **DormirDCine (DDC)**: 110 m from the venue, 5 Carrer de Gravina, Alicante/Alacant, 03002
  - [Hotel website](https://ddchoteles.com/es/)
- **Serawa Alicante**: 120 m from the venue, 16 Carrer de Sant Ferran, Alicante/Alacant, 03002
  - [Hotel website](https://www.serawahotels.com/hoteles/serawa-alicante/)
  - Phone: +34 865660022
- **Explanada Hotel**: 140 m from the venue
- **Odyssey Rooms**: 140 m from the venue, 9 Carrer de Gravina, Alicante/Alacant, 03002
  - [Hotel website](https://www.odysseyrooms.com/)
- **B&B La Milagrosa**: 180 m from the venue, 1 stars, 8 Carrer de la Vila Vella
  - [Hotel website](http://www.lamilagrosa.eu/)
  - Phone: +34 965 21 69 18
- **Rambla**: 200 m from the venue
- **Hotel Alicante Gran Sol**: 210 m from the venue, 4 stars
  - [Hotel website](https://www.melia.com/es/hoteles/espana/alicante/hotel-alicante-gran-sol-by-melia)
  - Phone: +34 965203000

## What people are saying

- [Alicante will host the National R&D Congress in Defense](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txnr39_7tS0)

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