The Defence Manufacturing and Materials Expo comes to Katowice for the very first time on 28th and 29th April 2027. This event is where industrial capacity meets industrial demand, uniting defence manufacturers, materials suppliers, component producers, and procurement leaders. No better nation better represents the future of European defence than Poland – a nation that plans to build the strongest army in Europe and is driving a major defence expansion. It is this ambition, and the opportunities it is creating across the supply chain, that make Poland the natural home for the Defence Manufacturing & Materials Expo; if you are shaping the future of defence production across Europe or globally, this is the place to be. 

It is imperative that nations are prepared and able to defend themselves against current and future threats as unrest grows within Europe and around the world. This exhibition and conference is centred around the quickly scaling production base – Polish, Czech, Ukrainian, Slovak, Romanian, Hungarian, Bulgarian, and Baltic manufacturers – and the global suppliers and partners who want to step into that ecosystem and build the future of defence capability. The Defence Manufacturing and Materials Expo is a business-to-business exhibition, built to give attendees the unique opportunity to network and create partnerships, showcase products and gain international exposure. 

The first of its kind, the Defence Manufacturing and Materials Expo will also be held later on in the year in Texas and Germany, bringing the conversation around the world. Our exhibition floor showcases live demonstrations of cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions. Discover the latest in defence software and hardware: specialty materials and alloys, 3D printing, robotics, automation, power systems, and more. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn from keynote and seminar speeches, ask questions at roundtables, and make partnerships in our dedicated networking area that last well beyond the two days of the event, and stretch far beyond the show floor. 

Join industry experts, visitors, vendors, and speakers at Defence Manufacturing and Materials Expo: exchange ideas, build meaningful partnerships, and discover the tools you need to defend your family, community, and your country. 

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