Museo L’Iber and the Instituto Español de Analistas are holding the conference Defence: sustainability and funding on Monday 26 October 2026 at the Palace of the Marquises of Malferit in Valencia. The morning will look at how geopolitical change is affecting the defence sector and its funding needs.
In short: on Monday 26 October 2026, from 10:00 to 14:00, Museo L’Iber hosts the conference “Defence: sustainability and funding”, together with the Instituto Español de Analistas and its Valencia branch. It includes a report, a panel discussion, the launch of Lorenzo Silva’s Con nadie and a private tour of the museum. Advance registration is required.
The conference is a joint initiative of the Instituto Español de Analistas, its Valencia branch, Museo L’Iber and Fundación Libertas 7. It brings together leading figures from finance, business and the armed forces.
Defence, geopolitics and funding
The event opens with the presentation of the report “Geopolitical changes in the defence sector and its financial needs”, written by Carlos Martí Sempere. A panel discussion will then explore how to fund a sector that is once again at the centre of the European agenda.
The panel brings together Ángel Escribano, partner at EM&E Group; Carlos Treviño, financial analyst at Banco Santander; and retired Army General Félix Sanz Roldán. It will be moderated by Lorenzo Cooklin, Director General of Fundación Mutua Madrileña.
Finally, Felipe Carrasco, Regional Secretary for Industry, Trade and Consumer Affairs of the Generalitat Valenciana, will close the institutional part of the day.
Lorenzo Silva presents “Con nadie”
At 11:30, the writer Lorenzo Silva will present Con nadie (Ediciones Destino, 2026). It is a novel about the life of General Miguel Campins, a soldier who lived through the wars in Morocco, the dictatorship of Primo de Rivera and the Second Republic.
He will be joined by Alejandro Noguera, director of Fundación Libertas 7 and of Museo L’Iber. Afterwards, at 13:30, the author will sign copies of the novel.
Programme
- 10:00. Official opening by Agnès Noguera, CEO of Libertas 7.
- 10:05. Welcome by Lola Solana, President of the Instituto Español de Analistas, and Gonzalo de la Peña, President of its Valencia branch.
- 10:15. Presentation of the report “Geopolitical changes in the defence sector and its financial needs” by its author, Carlos Martí Sempere.
- 10:25. Panel discussion “Defence: sustainability and funding”, with Ángel Escribano, Carlos Treviño and Félix Sanz Roldán. Moderated by Lorenzo Cooklin.
- 11:25. Official closing by Felipe Carrasco, of the Generalitat Valenciana.
- 11:30. Launch of the book Con nadie, by Lorenzo Silva, with Alejandro Noguera.
- 12:30. Private tour of Museo L’Iber.
- 13:30. Book signing by Lorenzo Silva.
- 14:00. Cocktail and networking.
A military history museum as the setting
Museo L’Iber holds one of the largest collections of lead soldiers in the world. Its display cases cover military history from Antiquity to the 20th century, from the Spanish Tercios to El Alamein.
Besides events like this one, Museo L’Iber runs a wide range of activities throughout the year: book launches, lectures, courses, a film club and guided tours.
Event details
- Date: Monday, 26 October 2026
- Time: 10:00 to 14:00
- Venue: Museo L’Iber, Palace of Malferit, Calle de Caballeros, 20-22, 46001 Valencia
- Organisers: Instituto Español de Analistas, its Valencia branch and Museo L’Iber
- In collaboration with: Fundación Libertas 7
- Registration: required in advance, on the Instituto Español de Analistas event page
Frequently asked questions
When and where is the Defence: sustainability and funding conference?
On Monday 26 October 2026, from 10:00 to 14:00, at Museo L’Iber (Palace of Malferit, Calle de Caballeros, 20-22, Valencia).
How can I register?
Registration is done through the event page on the Instituto Español de Analistas website.
Which book is Lorenzo Silva presenting?
Con nadie (Ediciones Destino, 2026), a novel about the life of General Miguel Campins. The author will sign copies at 13:30.
If you would like to visit the museum on another day, see our online tickets.
