Simulation & Training events

Enforce Tac is the premier European procurement and partnership forum for the security and defence sector, bringing together credentialled decision-makers, budget holders, and ministry representatives who are actively shaping equipment and capability programmes. For SMEs and startups, a dedicated 'startups@Enforce Tac' area offers subsidised participation and direct access to prime contractors and institutional buyers at a single venue. The event's explosive growth—visitor numbers up 42% and exhibitor count up over 40% in 2026—reflects its rapidly rising strategic weight as Europe's central platform for networked security dialogue.

EW ANZ is the primary Indo-Pacific forum where Australian and allied defence procurement officials, military EW operators, and industry capability developers converge, making it a critical venue for SMEs and primes seeking to position EW, EMSO, cyber, and spectrum-management solutions with ADF and Five Eyes decision-makers. The 2026 theme of coalition interoperability directly signals near-term acquisition interest in allied-compatible EW systems, creating concrete business development opportunities. Abstract submissions and exhibition slots provide direct access to senior military and government stakeholders shaping regional EW doctrine and capability investment.

Mari-Tech is the single most important annual gathering for Canada's marine engineering and shipbuilding supply chain, making it a critical venue for defence-adjacent maritime suppliers targeting Royal Canadian Navy and Coast Guard procurement pipelines. The dedicated PSPC procurement outlook session gives SMEs and primes direct visibility into upcoming federal vessel contracts and industrial policy. With 85 confirmed exhibitors and 500–600 targeted attendees drawn from shipyards, regulators, and DND-adjacent operators, it is the highest-density Canadian maritime business-development event of the year.

This is the highest-profile state-level showcase for China's C4ISR and military-AI industrial base, drawing procurement representatives from the PLA, CMC organs, all service branches, and the ten major defence-industrial groups — making it the primary venue for technology-to-procurement pipeline decisions in Chinese military intelligence. For dual-use SMEs and technology startups, the event provides direct access to military end-users and system integrators in a single concentrated forum unavailable elsewhere in the Chinese market. The expo's growing emphasis on AI, embodied intelligence, and low-altitude/counter-UAS systems signals near-term procurement priorities that suppliers can align products to.

HeliRussia is the primary access point for any company seeking to engage with Russia's state-controlled helicopter procurement and MRO ecosystem, including Russian Helicopters (Mil/Kamov), Rosoboronexport, and federal aviation agencies. The government decree authorising military product demonstrations gives the show a formal dual-use mandate, making it relevant for suppliers of avionics, propulsion, simulation, and UAS systems. Despite Western sanctions limiting direct participation, the show remains a key intelligence-gathering venue for tracking Russian rotorcraft development and identifying third-country supply-chain actors.

Abbotsford is the highest-profile public showcase for Canadian and allied military aviation capability in Western Canada, drawing ~80,000–125,000 spectators and generating over CAD $6 million in regional economic activity annually. For defence SMEs and aerospace suppliers, the event offers direct access to RCAF demonstration teams, military procurement audiences, and a large cross-border (Canada/US Pacific Northwest) defence-aware public. The STEM zone and Aviation Workshop for Women also signal a pipeline-development angle relevant to workforce-focused defence primes and institutions.

As the flagship procurement and technology showcase of EMERCOM of Russia, the salon is the primary venue where Russian federal and regional authorities, state enterprises, and international emergency services evaluate and procure fire-rescue equipment, critical-infrastructure protection systems, and dual-use safety technologies. The 2026 edition's new regional rotation format and co-organisation with the Republic of Tatarstan opens access to Volga Federal District procurement networks and regional government buyers. For SMEs and startups in fire-tech, UAS, robotics, and CBRN protection, it is the most direct route to state customers and to international delegations from CIS, BRICS+, and partner countries.

MSPO is one of the highest-value contracting forums in Europe: the 2025 edition saw over PLN 6 billion in defence contracts signed on-site, making it a critical venue for business development in Central and Eastern European procurement markets. Poland's status as one of the EU's most active defence spenders — with the largest NATO GDP-percentage defence budget — gives suppliers direct access to live procurement pipelines and senior ministry decision-makers. For SMEs and startups, the Canadian Lead Nation programme, B2B matchmaking, and the DEFENDER awards offer structured pathways to partnerships, export opportunities, and visibility with global primes and government buyers.

Aviation Africa is the primary annual forum where African civil aviation authorities, airline CEOs, and airport procurement decision-makers convene in one venue, making it the most efficient single touchpoint for suppliers and OEMs targeting African fleet, MRO, training, and infrastructure contracts. The 2026 Nairobi edition carries strong government backing and an expanded drone/autonomy programme, opening new procurement conversations in the fast-growing African low-altitude economy. SMEs and startups with Africa-market ambitions can benchmark against 100+ exhibitors and engage directly with 30+ Directors General of Civil Aviation.

MITE CHINA Nanjing is one of the few recurring domestic Chinese exhibitions explicitly focused on military AI, C2, and unmanned systems, making it a direct window into PLA procurement priorities and the civil-military fusion supply chain. For defence-adjacent technology companies — particularly in AI, simulation, EW, and UAS — it offers rare access to Chinese state-owned enterprise buyers and research institutes that drive domestic procurement decisions. Western analysts and allied intelligence communities also monitor the exhibitor roster as a leading indicator of PLA capability development and dual-use technology transfer pathways.

With 10,000+ attendees drawn from across Latin America and beyond, Ekoparty is the dominant access point for cybersecurity vendors, researchers, and recruiters seeking the LATAM market. The Business Hall and Speed Interviews programme (EkoJobs) create direct commercial and talent-acquisition opportunities for exhibiting companies. For startups and SMEs, the conference's community-driven Villages and sponsorship tiers offer cost-effective brand exposure to a highly technical, decision-influencing audience.