Why it matters
As the world's reference platform for internal/homeland security, Milipol Paris concentrates buyers from ministries, police, customs and defence agencies plus 160+ official delegations in one place, making it a prime lead-generation and export venue. For SMEs and startups, dedicated Newcomers Villages, the Milipol LAB and the Innovation Awards offer visibility to government and prime-contractor buyers that is otherwise hard to reach. The biennial cadence and strong international attendance make securing a stand a strategic decision for suppliers targeting security and dual-use markets.
About
Milipol Paris is a biennial international trade exhibition dedicated to homeland security and safety, held at the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre under the patronage of the French Ministry of the Interior. It brings together law enforcement, government bodies, official delegations and industry to showcase technologies across cybersecurity, forensics, crisis management, surveillance, critical-infrastructure protection and counter-terrorism. The 2027 edition, the 25th, will run from 16 to 19 November 2027, featuring conferences, live demonstrations by elite units, the Milipol Innovation Awards and dedicated startup and innovation areas.
Market intel
High pricinghigh confidence
Milipol Paris 2025 gathered 1,171 exhibitors (67% international) and over 32,000 visitors from 160 countries, with 163 official delegations, and expanded to a third hall reflecting record demand. Major primes such as Thales, Airbus, IDEMIA and Axon exhibit alongside numerous SMEs and startups in dedicated innovation zones. Visitor entry is free for accredited security professionals, while exhibitor stand space starts around EUR 503/sqm.
Notable exhibitorsThalesAirbusIDEMIAAxonSopra SteriaChapsVisionKNDSTexelis
AI-researched Mon, 10 August 2026. Estimates from public sources. Verify with the organizer.
Topics
CyberISR & SensorsC-UASCBRNProcurement
Who it's for
PrimesSMEsStartupsInstitutions