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2–3 Feb 2027

SecD-Day 2027

Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre (Messukeskus) · Helsinki, Finland

SecD-Day 2027 venue
Dates
Tue, 2 February 2027 – Wed, 3 February 2027
Venue
Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre (Messukeskus)
Location
Helsinki, Finland
Organizer
Finnish Defence and Aerospace Industries – PIA, with Messukeskus (Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre)
Cost
paid
Scale
regional
Recurrence
biennial
Format
On-site

Why it matters

SecD-Day has rapidly become the largest defence and security exhibition ever held in Finland and a key Nordic meeting point, offering direct access to Finnish and international primes, authorities and foreign delegations following Finland's NATO accession. For SMEs and startups it provides a comparatively affordable route to reach national armaments buyers, strategic partners like Patria and Millog, and international primes in a growing Northern European defence market.

About

SecD-Day is a curated two-day conference and exhibition covering the defence, security, space and aviation sectors, held at the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre. The programme is designed by the Finnish Defence and Aerospace Industries – PIA, while Messukeskus handles the practical arrangements, sales and marketing. First held in spring 2023, the event promotes Finland's comprehensive security and increases direct interaction between industry companies and authorities.

Market intel

Moderate pricinghigh confidence

SecD-Day 2025 was the largest defence industry exhibition ever held in Finland, featuring 190 companies from 15 countries and 4,191 visitors across a 6,000+ sqm floor. Exhibitors ranged from Finnish primes and strategic partners (Patria, Insta, Millog, Nammo) to international names (Lockheed Martin, Saab, Airbus), with keynotes from Finland's Minister of Defence and NATO's Support and Procurement Agency. The 2027 exhibitor package is priced at roughly EUR 450/sqm plus a EUR 700 registration fee.

Notable exhibitors
PatriaInstaMillogNammoLockheed MartinSaabAirbusSavo Defence

AI-researched Mon, 10 August 2026. Estimates from public sources. Verify with the organizer.

Topics

Land systemsAirSpaceDual-useProcurement

Who it's for

PrimesSMEsStartupsInstitutions

Funding behind this kind of event

Instruments open to companies based in Finland, tracked with their call deadlines.

All defence and dual-use funding

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