Comparison matrix
Two to four shows, side by side, on the numbers that decide a booth: delegations, attendance, floor space and what a credible stand costs. Rows marked estimate come from the research layer, not from an organiser price list.
| Attribute | SfitexRemove Sfitex24–26 Nov 2026 | AUSA Annual Meeting & ExpositionRemove AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition12–14 Oct 2026 | Annual Meeting of the Supply ChainRemove Annual Meeting of the Supply Chain19–20 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dates | 24–26 Nov 20263 days | 12–14 Oct 20263 days | 19–20 Oct 20262 days |
| Registration | — | — | — |
| Location | Saint Petersburg, RussiaExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre (КВЦ «Экспофорум») | Washington, D.C., United StatesWalter E. Washington Convention Center | Lévis, CanadaLévis Convention Centre, 5750 J.-B.-Michaud Street |
| Format | Trade shows & exhibitionsRussia | Trade shows & exhibitionsNorth AmericaNATO | Trade shows & exhibitionsNorth America |
| Attendanceestimate | ~1,600 specialist visitors (2025, +7% vs 2024) | 30,000+ attendees | ~750 participants (based on 2025 edition) |
| Exhibitorsestimate | Not officially published for 2025; ~282 exhibitors recorded in 2011 | — | ~65 exhibitors (based on 2025 edition) |
| Delegationsestimate | Not published | — | Senior government officials and international delegations present; exact count not published |
| Floor spaceestimate | Not published | — | Not publicly disclosed |
| Budget tierestimate | Mid | — | Mid |
| Exhibitor costestimate | On request only; no public per-sqm rate published | — | Flat-fee booth (8′×10′ space, table, chairs); exact rate on request |
| Visitor costestimate | Free via exhibitor promo codes; standard visitor e-ticket pricing not publicly listed | paid | Paid; ~CAD 300 per additional participant (exact delegate fee not publicly listed for 2026) |
| Audience | PrimesSMEsInstitutions | PrimesSMEsInstitutions | PrimesSMEsStartupsInstitutions |
| Topics | CyberUAS / DronesC-UASISR & SensorsDual-use | Land systemsC-UASISR & SensorsProcurement | MaritimeProcurementManufacturing & Supply ChainLogistics |
| Organiser | MVK – International Exhibition Company | Association of the United States Army | Naval Québec |
| Editionestimate | 34th edition (since 1993) | — | Annual event; formerly held under AFCDC banner, rebranded to Naval Québec |
| Patronageestimate | Not identified | — | Regularly attended by federal ministers (Public Services & Procurement Canada); Government of Canada NSS announcements made at the event |
| Why it matters | Sfitex is the primary procurement and networking venue for the North-West Russian security-technology market, giving suppliers direct access to industrial, oil-and-gas, construction and government end-users who make purchasing decisions for the region. The addition of a UAS/drone-technology section in 2026 makes it a relevant monitoring point for dual-use autonomy and C-UAS developments within the Russian domestic market. For defence-adjacent SMEs tracking Russian security-tech trends or seeking CIS distribution partnerships, it is the most accessible regional entry point. | The anchor event for anyone selling to the US Army. Program offices and primes are present in force; ideal for SMEs seeking subcontracting and teaming opportunities. | This is the primary procurement-facing event for Quebec's naval supply chain, where federal ministers have used the platform to announce National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) contracts and submarine procurement updates — making it a critical intelligence touchpoint for any company seeking Davie, Royal Canadian Navy, or Canadian Coast Guard business. With ~750 participants and ~65 exhibitors, it is compact enough for SMEs and startups to gain direct access to prime contractors such as Chantier Davie and Thales Canada. Pre-scheduled B2B meetings with national and international outsourcers give exhibitors a structured path to new contracts. |
| Links | DossierOfficial site | DossierOfficial site | DossierOfficial site |
Estimates are compiled from public organiser material and press coverage, and are indicative only. Confirm pricing with the organiser before committing budget. Research confidence: Sfitex — medium; AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition — not researched; Annual Meeting of the Supply Chain — medium.