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.

ADAS

Philippines

25 - 27 September 2024

Welcome to Asian Defense & Security (ADAS) 2024, the 5th Asian Defense and Security, Crisis & Disaster Management Exhibition and Conference in the Series to be held in Manila serving the Philippines and the wider Asia Pacific region. The Event is now scheduled to open from 25 to 27 September 2024.

ADAS 2024 is the only tri-service Defense and Security Exhibition that comprehensively addresses the diverse requirements of the Department of National Defense (DND), the National Security Council (NSC), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Philippine National Police (PNP), as well as its many homeland security and crisis and disaster response agencies.

Decision makers from the DND, NSC, AFP, PNP and the Other Agencies will be maximizing the opportunity presented by the Show to evaluate their modernization and upgrading program requirements. Their regional counterparts from around the Asia Pacific will also be invited to attend.

Intersec KSA

Saudi Arabia

1 - 3 October 2024

The 5th edition of Intersec Saudi Arabia brought a three-day successful run at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC), with the presence of key government leaders, agencies and organisational heads with outstanding world-class speakers, innovative products, technology & solutions across all key sectors.

Inspiring and ever-evolving content like Future Security Summit and Fire Safety & Technology Summit helped the 2023 event en route to incredible growth. The previous edition featured products from 240 exhibitors - which was a 70 per cent increase from its 2022 edition and welcomed 15,336 visitors across the complete value chain.

Join us for the 6th edition which is taking place from 1 - 3 October 2024 at Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC). The Stand bookings for the 2024 edition are now open and take advantage of the early bird discount available until 1st March 2024, we would love to have you back. Book your space now! Your presence brought so much to the event, and we are already looking forward to catching up in 2024.

IACP

USA

19 - 22 October 2024

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference and Exposition is the largest and most impactful law enforcement event of the year – more than 16,000 public safety professionals come to learn new techniques, advance their knowledge and careers, and equip their department for ongoing success.

The three tenets of the conference are training, networking, and exhibit hall education. IACP 2024 will span four days of education and networking. The exposition hall will be open Sunday – Tuesday of the conference to meet with more than 600 vendors showcasing products and services to assist the law enforcement profession.

SAHA Expo 2024

Turkey

22 - 26 October 2024

SAHA EXPO International Defence & Aerospace Exhibition, the largest industrial cluster of Türkiye and Europe with over 1.000 companies and 26 universities, organised by SAHA Istanbul with the participation and support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of National Defence, Ministry of Industry and Technology, Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye Defence Industry Agency, and other civil and military public institutions. SAHA EXPO serves as an international platform to showcase rising aerospace production potential and independent production power. This event features high-tech products and introduces many strategically significant products in the defence, aviation, maritime, and space industries, some of which are showcased for the first time.

SAHA EXPO 2022, which was held after a long planning and preparation period, attracted 78,643 visitors from 109 countries, 957 exhibitors including 390 international and 567 local companies, 268 official delegations, 112 commercial delegations. Thousands of B2B, G2B and G2G meetings and booth visits, 9 international panels and 3 keynote speaker sessions, product launches by 281 companies, 114 signing ceremonies with a financial value of over 1 billion dollars and an export rate of at least 60% were held at the exhibition.

 

IndoDefence 2024

Indonesia

6 - 9 November 2024

Hosted by the Ministry of Defence, Indo Defence Expo & Forum is a biennial tri-service defence technology and sales exhibition as well as promotional event for international defense and security equipment manufacturers, which has been held since 2004 at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, Indonesia. Held concurrently with Indo Aerospace Expo & Forum and Indo Marine Expo & Forum, the Expo is considered as the largest defence exhibition in Southeast Asia and one of the best expo in world calendar event.

Indo Defence Expo & Forum is designed to offer you the most cost effective marketing opportunity to gain access to the top military defence officials and decision makers at only one stop location. Showcasting latest military, aviation, and nautical defense and security technologies , Indo defence is a comprehensive meeting point of key decision makers, defense authorities and companies from across the world.

Elevating the business activities, the expo provides International seminars, symposiums, free technical product presentations, live product demonstration and network with industry experts to explore and transfer information related the recent technology updates among participating countries.

 

METSTRADE 2024

Netherlands

19 - 21 November 2024

Welcome to METSTRADE! The METSTRADE Show is the world’s largest trade exhibition of marine equipment, materials and systems. We are the only truly international B2B exhibition for the leisure marine industry. We serve as a year-round platform for innovation, market developments and networking since our launch in 1988. In addition to the overall leisure marine industry, we cater for five specialist sectors, namely Superyachts, Marinas and Yards and Construction materials, Start-Ups & Foiling. We do this through five specialised pavilions, each offering a smaller self-contained show within the larger METSTRADE Show context.

 

Expo Naval 2024

Chile

03 -06 December 2024

Expo Naval 2024, is organized by FISA, of the GL events Group. This international fair takes place every two (2) years, since 1998, and has established itself as the most important event of its kind in the region, serving as a meeting point between Latin American navies and exhibitors from the global defense industry, shipyards, maritime technology, security, and telecommunications, among others.

EXPONAVAL 2024 has among its objectives:

Promote collaboration and knowledge exchange between the different sectors of the Defense industry, including manufacturers, suppliers, operators and Naval and Defense Authorities attending the Fair.

To exhibit technological advances and innovations in shipbuilding, naval equipment, propulsion systems, maritime security, marine renewable energies and other related aspects of the Defense Industry.

Facilitate the creation of commercial alliances and business opportunities between defense and naval companies and authorities.

Provide a space to discuss current challenges and trends in the naval industry, such as shipbuilding, digitalization, automation and the development of new systems.

Promote professional development in the naval field through its Congress, conferences, panels and training activities.

Exchange experiences and facilitate professional relationships among the attendees together with the highest authorities of the country.

 

Ifsec India 2024

India

12 - 14 December 2024

UK Defence and Security Exports (UKDSE), in association with the British High Commission in India, invites you to join the UK pavilion at IFSEC Security Exhibition 12-14 December 2024.

 

India’s Security and Safety requirements offer approx. £9 billion market opportunity to private industry having experienced exponential growth led by increased export demand, industrialisation, urbanisation and investment.

 

In FY24-25, Government of India has allocated a sum of £34.2 million to Police modernisation, which is a 31% increase from previous year, highlighting India’s security forces priority. There also has been a marked increase in the allocation of funds for ‘Upgradation of Forensic Capabilities’ and schemes focussing on women’s safety.

 

The UK pavilion would be an opportunity to exhibit your products and services at South Asia’s largest Electronic, Industrial and Homeland Security Show – IFSEC India and engage directly with customers from Indian Private and Public sector.

 

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.