21–23 October 2026 | PVA EXPO Prague | Czech Republic
Future Forces Exhibition & Forum 2026 will take place from 21 to 23 October 2026 at PVA EXPO Prague, bringing together the international defence and security community for three days of strategic dialogue, technology showcases, expert discussions, official meetings, live demonstrations and professional networking.
The 16th edition of the biennial event will feature more than 400 exhibitors from over 35 countries. More than 9,000 professional visitors are expected to attend, alongside official delegations from over 70 countries and more than 1,000 official delegates and VIP representatives from the defence, security and emergency-response sectors.
The international exhibition will occupy seven halls and an outdoor exhibition area, while the expert programme will include more than 45 panels covering current and future defence and security challenges.
An Integrated International Programme
Future Forces Exhibition & Forum combines an international defence and security exhibition with an extensive expert programme focused on current operational requirements, emerging threats and the future development of military and security capabilities.
The main exhibition and forum will take place from Wednesday, 21 October, to Friday, 23 October 2026. The broader Future Forces programme will begin on Monday, 19 October, with official NATO working-group sessions and additional specialist activities in Prague.
The integrated programme will connect:
- an international exhibition of defence and security technologies;
- strategic, political and operational dialogue;
- expert conferences and specialist panels;
- official NATO working-group sessions;
- exhibitor presentations and live demonstrations;
- bilateral and business meetings;
- international delegations;
- innovation showcases and awards;
- targeted professional matchmaking.
This combination will allow participants to explore new technologies, discuss operational experience and capability requirements, and establish direct contact with representatives of governments, armed and security forces, international organisations, industry, research institutions and academia.
Technologies Across All Operational Domains
Future Forces 2026 will present technologies and capabilities across the land, air, maritime, cyber and space domains.
The exhibition and expert programme will address a broad range of areas, including:
- air defence and Counter-UAS;
- autonomous systems, robotics and artificial intelligence;
- CBRN defence;
- counter-terrorism;
- crisis management and critical infrastructure protection;
- crisis and military medicine;
- cyber security and cyber defence;
- emerging and disruptive technologies;
- future air and land forces;
- homeland security and resilience;
- individual equipment and protection;
- integrated forces;
- law enforcement;
- logistics;
- training and simulation.
Cross-cutting technologies such as artificial intelligence, unmanned systems, robotics, advanced sensors, secure communications and command-and-control systems will demonstrate how individual solutions can be integrated into effective multi-domain capabilities.
From Innovation to Operational Capability
One of the principal objectives of Future Forces Forum is to connect technological innovation with genuine operational requirements.
The programme will focus not only on individual products and systems, but also on interoperability, resilience and the integration of technologies into connected defence and security architectures. Particular attention will be given to lessons identified from current conflicts, rapidly evolving threats and the need to accelerate the development and deployment of new capabilities.
The expert programme will include the Future Forces Conference, Future Air Force Conference, Future Land Forces Panel, Future C2 Conference, MESAS’26 – Modelling & Simulation for Autonomous Systems, CBRN Defence Technology & Innovation Forum, Medical Conference, Future of Cyber Conference, Security & Defence Interests in Space Conference, Defence & Security Innovation Forum, Future Civil Security Conference, Homeland Security & Resilience Conference and Future Integrated Forces Conference.
A dedicated conference will also address multi-domain autonomous and robotic systems and their role in achieving battlefield dominance.
A new political conference will connect European political leaders with representatives of the defence and security community, while contributions from Ukrainian officials will bring direct operational experience from the ongoing conflict.
International Exhibition and Live Demonstrations
More than 400 exhibitors from over 35 countries will participate, ranging from major international manufacturers to small and medium-sized enterprises, startups, research organisations, universities and local distributors.
The exhibition will provide opportunities to present products, technologies and services directly to professional users, official delegations and decision-makers. Indoor and outdoor exhibition areas will be complemented by exhibitor presentations and live demonstrations.
The Future Forces Innovation Awards will recognise outstanding products, technologies and solutions presented during the event.
The Innovation Pavilion, created in cooperation with S-Tech Ventures, Strategic Partner of Future Forces Forum 2026, will showcase advanced European defence and security innovations. It will connect startups, scaleups and established industrial companies with operators, investors and key decision-makers.
NATO Working Groups and International Cooperation
Future Forces Forum has a long-standing relationship with NATO, the European Defence Agency and other relevant international organisations.
The broader programme will include official NATO working-group sessions focused on operational requirements, standardisation, interoperability, user needs and procurement priorities. Representatives of NATO structures and agencies will also contribute to the expert programme and exhibition activities.
Future Forces 2026 is held under the patronage of the President of the Czech Republic and the Minister of Defence and in cooperation with Czech government institutions, the armed and security forces of the Czech Republic, and key NATO and European Union structures.
Targeted Networking and International Partnerships
Future Forces Exhibition & Forum provides a platform for establishing international partnerships and strengthening cooperation between the public, private, research and academic sectors.
Registered participants will be able to connect with exhibitors, official delegations, speakers, experts and potential partners through bilateral meetings, networking events and the Future Forces matchmaking service.
The matchmaking platform will help participants identify relevant exhibitors, partners, delegations and experts according to their interests and business objectives. It will also provide access to the event schedule and detailed programme information.
By bringing political, military, security, industrial and research stakeholders together in one place, Future Forces 2026 will support the exchange of operational experience, the development of new partnerships and the transformation of innovative technologies into deployable capabilities.
Registration and Media Accreditation
Future Forces Exhibition & Forum 2026 will take place from 21 to 23 October 2026 at PVA EXPO Prague in the Czech Republic.
Professional and business visitors can register online free of charge. Separate accreditation is available for journalists, photographers and media crews. Accredited media representatives will receive access to all public exhibition halls, selected panels and press briefings.
Event: Future Forces Exhibition & Forum 2026
Date: 21–23 October 2026
Venue: PVA EXPO Prague, Czech Republic
Information, programme and registration: fff.global
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