Get Involved in UKDSE Events

Register your interest in participating in UKDSE events. 

Expressions of interest will be forwarded to the relevant UKDSE Event Manager for consideration. Expressions of interest do not constitute guaranteed involvement in the activity. 

Support offered by UK Defence and Security Exports (UKDSE) at exhibitions, where appropriate, includes:

  • government-to-government relationships
  • UK very important person (VIP) programmes
  • delegation management (targeted audience)
  • military/security/cyber adviser(s)
  • bilateral meetings
  • government stand utilising high-quality build
  • strong UK brand
  • UK speakers at selected conferences
  • marketing package, which may include
    • brochures
    • postcards/invitations
    • presentations on capability or equipment

At certain exhibitions, UKDSE will offer companies the opportunity to exhibit as part of a UKDSE organised UK pavilion. The main benefits of co-locating with UKDSE are:

  • exhibiting under clear UK or His Majesty’s Government (HMG) branding
  • more cost effective in terms of stand space
  • senior delegations booked to attend the stand and spend time with companies
  • benefitting from government-to-government relationships
  • UKDSE staff on the stand alongside your company representatives
  • enhanced marketing before and during the event
  • access to a meeting room and on stand refreshments

The cost is variable depending on the exhibition.

Intersec Dubai 2025

Dubai

14 - 16 January 2025

The 25th edition of Intersec – the leading business event for safety, security and fire protection has drawn to a close, leaving behind an impressive three-day legacy of innovation and collaboration hosted 47,506 trade buyers including key government leaders, agencies and organisational heads across industries at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Intersec provided a platform for inspiring and ever-evolving content through conference programmes such as the Security Leaders Summit, Fire & Rescue Conference, Safety & Health Conference, Cyber Security Conference, SIRA Forum, Thought Leadership, ESL Learns and ITU Sessions along with a dynamic array of live action-packed show features such as Live Attack Zone, Safety Walk, Innovators Arena and Hack Arena which captivated attendees at the event. This year’s Intersec featured products from 1,100+ exhibitors - a 30 per cent increase from its 2023 edition.

 

IDEX 2025

UAE

17 - 21 January 2025

IDEX continues to benefit an increasing number of international decision-makers from within the defence industry, governments, armed forces and military personnel. IDEX is the premier platform which will position your organisation as an industry leader, grant access to global leaders, policy and decision makers, extend your reach to thousands of prime contractors, OEMs and international delegations and deliver global media coverage.

 

Sea Asia 2025

Singapore

 08 - 10  April 2025

Sea Asia is a leading international trade fair and conference for the maritime industry, taking place every two years in Singapore. Organized by Seatrade and the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF), the event attracts shipping, offshore engineering, and port professionals from around the world. Sea Asia showcases the latest technologies, services, and solutions for the shipping industry, including shipbuilding, ship repair, ship finance, maritime security and communications, ports and logistics, and offshore engineering. Exhibitors come from different countries and represent both established and emerging companies in the industry. All in all, Sea Asia is an important event for the maritime industry, providing significant impetus for further development and networking within the Asia-Pacific region.

SOF Week 2025

Tampa, Florida, USA

 05 - 09 May 2025

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT), UK Defence & Security Exports (UKDSE) is organising the UK Pavilion at SOF Week 2025 conference and exhibition in Tampa, Florida in May 2025.

UKDSE is offering the opportunity to UK industry to exhibit at the show on the UK government-branded pavilion. This opportunity provides industry with a fantastic experience to exhibit at the premier conference for the SOF community to interact with industry and to collaborate on the challenges, initiatives and way ahead in delivering the most cutting-edge capabilities into the hands of the SOF operators.

This is a great opportunity to provide industry with a fantastic experience to exhibit at this prestigious event and enables UK companies to gain unrivalled exposure to the ISOF community.

DSEI Japan 2025

Tokyo, Japan

 21 - 23 May 2025

DSEI Japan stands as the only large-scale, fully integrated defence event in Japan, sponsored by the DSEI Japan Executive Committee. This event offers unparalleled access to both the Japanese and broader Indo-Pacific market.

DSEI Japan is a biannual event which serves the international defence community in accessing the increasingly pertinent Indo-Pacific region. DSEI Japan connects the global defence and security sector together with the entire Japanese and wider Asian defence community to innovate, partner and share knowledge under one roof across a three day conference and exhibition.

DSEI Japan is brought to you by the same organisers of DSEI, with a proven track record of bringing the entire supply chain together on an unrivalled scale.

MSPO 2025

Kielce, Poland

02 - 05 September 2025

The International Defence Industry Exhibition is one of Europe's and the world's most important events, targeted at defence industry business insiders, military decision-makers, and experts. The annual MSPO brings together leading companies, institutions and delegations from dozens of countries. MSPO offers the space to present the latest technologies, products and solutions for defence, safety and security. MSPO has also been the place to establish important relations to enhance global defence, safety, and security. The expo meetings have often culminated in the signing of multi-million PLN contracts. 

DSEI 2025

London, UK

09 - 12 September 2025

DSEI is a pivotal event for the global defence industry. As the flagship defence event for the UK, DSEI promotes the UK’s defence ethos, agenda and leadership while encouraging opportunity and cooperation with our global allies. ​The world’s leading defence organisations and most influential stakeholders rely on DSEI’s unique ability to bring the right people together, at the same time. We craft exceptional experiences that accelerate connections that count.​

DSEI is a pivotal opportunity to engage directly with key decision-makers, ensuring your innovations are seen by those who matter most. This includes unrivalled access to international governments, Ministries of Defence, and military officials, alongside all UK front line commands. Exhibiting at DSEI positions your organisation at the heart of the defence and security industry, showcasing your cutting-edge solutions to an influential and global audience.