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Defence events in South America

7 tracked editions across 4 countries in South America: exhibitions, conferences, hackathons, demo days and programmes. Dates, venues, organisers and deadlines, curated.

7Total events
3Upcoming
4Countries
1 Dec 2026Next event

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ExpoNaval 2026

Santiago / Chile

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.

Trade shows & exhibitionsSouth AmericaRegional (500–2,000)Mid budgetPrimesSMEs+1
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LAAD Defence & Security

Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

LAAD is the premier gateway to Latin America's defence procurement ecosystem, offering direct access to Brazilian Armed Forces and Public Security buyers who hold active acquisition mandates backed by multi-billion-real national defence investment plans. For SMEs and international primes alike, the structured delegation programme — with 1,200+ pre-scheduled meetings in 2025 — provides a uniquely efficient route to decision-makers across the region. No comparable event in Latin America matches its scale, institutional backing, or concentration of qualified military and government buyers.

Trade shows & exhibitionsSouth AmericaGlobal (10,000+)Mid budgetPrimesSMEs+1
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Exposec 2027 | Feira Internacional de Tecnologia em Segurança

São Paulo / Brazil

Exposec is the dominant commercial gateway to the Latin American security technology market, drawing over 55,000 qualified buyers and specifiers from 40+ countries — making it the single most efficient venue for defence-adjacent suppliers (perimeter defence, UAS detection, C2, surveillance, cyber) to reach Brazilian and regional government, integrator, and enterprise procurement channels. The event's expanding 'new sectors' track — explicitly adding AI, cybersecurity, IoT, and connectivity — signals growing convergence with dual-use and public-safety defence applications. For SMEs and startups, the average of 400 qualified leads per exhibitor and the presence of decision-makers from public security agencies offers direct pipeline access unavailable at smaller regional events.

Trade shows & exhibitionsSouth AmericaGlobal (10,000+)Mid budgetPrimesSMEs+2
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ISC Brasil

São Paulo / Brazil

ISC Brasil is the dominant gateway for security-technology suppliers—including dual-use and defence-adjacent firms—seeking access to Latin America's largest and fastest-growing security market. With over 100 exhibiting brands and an audience of corporate security managers, government officials, police, and critical-infrastructure operators, it is the primary venue for business development, channel partnerships, and product launches in the region. For SMEs and startups, the free-admission model for trade professionals maximises buyer footfall relative to participation cost.

Trade shows & exhibitionsSouth AmericaRegional (500–2,000)Mid budgetPrimesSMEs+2
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Past

LAAD Security Milipol Brazil 2026

São Paulo / Brazil

As Latin America's premier restricted-access defence and security trade fair, LAAD Security is the primary procurement and business-development gateway for the region's government buyers, police forces and armed forces — making it the single most important venue for defence suppliers and dual-use technology firms seeking contracts across Brazil and neighbouring markets. The structured official-delegations programme gives exhibitors direct, scheduled face-time with high-ranking decision-makers from dozens of countries. For SMEs and startups, the event's B2B negotiation format and public-security business rounds offer structured access to both federal buyers and prime-contractor networks.

Trade shows & exhibitionsSouth AmericaRegional (500–2,000)Mid budgetPrimesSMEs+1
freeSee details
Past

SeguriExpo Ecuador

Guayaquil / Ecuador

As Ecuador's primary security technology marketplace, SeguriExpo is the most efficient single venue for suppliers to reach Ecuadorian and Andean-region distributors, integrators, and public-sector buyers in one concentrated event. With 13 years of history and a free-to-attend model, it draws a highly qualified trade audience, making it a cost-effective entry point for SMEs and startups seeking to establish or expand their Latin American channel. The event's academic agenda also positions it as a thought-leadership platform for companies launching new products or seeking brand recognition in the region.

Trade shows & exhibitionsSouth AmericaRegional (500–2,000)Entry budgetSMEsStartups+1
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Past

Expo Ejército Argentino 2026

Buenos Aires / Argentina

For Argentine and regional defence industry suppliers, the Expo is the primary annual showcase where the Army publicly debuts newly procured and modernised platforms, signalling near-term procurement priorities and capability gaps. SMEs and technology firms in land systems, ISR, cyber, and autonomous systems can benchmark their offerings against freshly revealed requirements and make direct contact with Army technical directorates present at the event. The free-entry, high-footfall format also provides unmatched brand visibility in the domestic defence market at minimal cost.

Trade shows & exhibitionsSouth AmericaMajor (2,000–10,000)Entry budgetInstitutionsSMEs
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South America hosts 4 tracked defence and dual-use events in 2026, from April to December, across 4 countries. Every entry carries dates, venue, organiser, who actually attends, expected scale, exhibitor cost band and the registration deadline. Anchor editions include ExpoNaval 2026, LAAD Defence & Security and Exposec 2027 | Feira Internacional de Tecnologia em Segurança. One region, one list: if you can justify one trip to South America this year, this page is the shortlist to pick it from.

Frequently asked

How many defence events in South America are there in 2026?
MIKES tracks 4 defence events in South America in 2026 across 4 countries, including ExpoNaval 2026, Expo Ejército Argentino 2026 and SeguriExpo Ecuador.
Which defence event in South America is next?
ExpoNaval 2026 is next, opening 1 December 2026 in Santiago, Chile.
How much do defence events in South America cost to attend?
Cost is recorded per edition rather than estimated. All 4 listed carry a published cost or exhibitor price band, from free entry to paid delegate and stand packages.

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