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1–3 Dec 2026

ExpoNaval 2026

Espacio Riesco Convention Center, Av. El Salto 5000, Huechuraba · Santiago, Chile

ExpoNaval 2026 venue
Dates
Tue, 1 December 2026 – Thu, 3 December 2026
Venue
Espacio Riesco Convention Center, Av. El Salto 5000, Huechuraba
Location
Santiago, Chile
Organizer
FISA – GL Events Chile (co-sponsored by Armada de Chile)
Cost
paid
Scale
regional
Recurrence
biennial
Format
On-site

Why it matters

ExpoNaval is the only comprehensive naval and maritime defence trade show in Latin America, making it the primary gateway for global primes and SMEs seeking access to the region's navy procurement programmes, including Chile's newly launched Continuous National Shipbuilding Plan. The structured delegation-meeting agenda — with admirals and commanders-in-chief from across the region — provides direct access to uniformed decision-makers that is rare outside major global shows. The 2026 move to Santiago amplifies political and commercial reach, attracting a wider pool of government and private-sector buyers.

About

ExpoNaval is Latin America's premier biennial international naval and maritime defence exhibition and congress, held since 1998 and organised by FISA of the GL Events Group in conjunction with the Chilean Navy. The 2026 edition — the 14th — marks the first time the event moves from Valparaíso to Santiago's Espacio Riesco convention centre, a strategic decision to broaden reach to government decision-makers, academia and industry. The programme combines a trade exhibition, an international congress with high-level speakers, structured delegation meetings, and technical talks covering shipbuilding, naval defence, unmanned maritime systems and maritime security.

Market intel

Moderate pricingmedium confidence

Key exhibitors are drawn from the 2024 edition confirmed list published by FISA/defensetalks.com, which included global primes and regional defence companies. The 2026 edition is expected to expand the roster beyond 120 companies given the venue upgrade and Chile's Shipbuilding Plan momentum. The event consistently attracts Tier-1 naval systems integrators alongside regional shipyards and technology SMEs.

Notable exhibitors
ASMAR (Chile)ASELSAN (Turkey)MBDA (France/Europe)SAAB (Sweden)Airbus Defence & SpaceHensoldtRohde & SchwarzLloyd's Register

AI-researched Tue, 25 August 2026. Estimates from public sources. Verify with the organizer.

Topics

MaritimeUAS / DronesAutonomy & RoboticsISR & SensorsManufacturing & Supply Chain

Who it's for

PrimesSMEsInstitutions

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