Upcoming Events

KADEX is the largest multi-profile congress and exhibition event of defence, aerospace and cyber security industries in Central Asia.

It is the best regional platform for innovative defence and security companies worldwide to present their product and services to the relevant decision-makers and practitioners. If you are looking for opportunities to increase your presence in this region there is a unique event in Nur-Sultan city (Astana), Kazakhstan.

Participation at KADEX is a unique opportunity to establish and enhance relationship with governmental bodies, armed forces and business throughout the region.

Do not miss one of the high profile events in defence industry bringing together over 320 exhibitors and more than 48 official delegations from all over the world.

DSI’s 4th Annual Warfighter Systems Summit provides leaders within the Department of Defense, academia, industry, and other critical stakeholders an open ‘Town Hall’ forum that serves as a conduit for information exchange, idea generation, and open dialogue and debate. The goal of this year’s Summit is to focus on near term capabilities as well as future innovations in support of improving the lethality, survivability and mobility of the close combat Warfighter.

SMi Group is proud to announce the inaugural Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems USA conference (VIRTUAL/ONLINE ACCESS ONLY) on the 21st and 22nd June 2021. With a renewed focus on maintaining overmatch against near-peer adversaries, the US DoD is investing heavily in land robotics of all sizes to increase Warfighter lethality and remove the soldier from dangerous situations.

SMi Group are delighted to announce that the 5^th annual MilSatCom USA conference will be online, on the 23rd – 24th June 2021.

We are holding this conference at a time when the US space sector is adjusting to the new US Space Force, takes forward the WGS-11 program, and invests further in LEO programs (such as Blackjack) and COMSATCOM integration. Given this, the SATCOM industry has lots of opportunities for investment and development.

MilSatCom USA will bring together military and government leaders, both from the US and from key allies, and major industry SATCOM providers to explore MILSATCOM in depth. Topics being discussed include emerging US Space policy, SATCOM resiliency and redundancy, partnership and collaboration between nations and organisations, and expeditionary SATCOM for the Warfighter.

Highlights of MilSatCom USA 2021:

• Meet and network with SATCOM stakeholders from the DoD, including the USAF, USN, US Army, US COCOMS, NRL, AFRL and DISA
• Hear the latest updates on the US DoD’s SATCOM programmes, such as Iridium, WGS, AEHF, MUOS, Blackjack and MOUs with partner nations
• Discover the latest in SATCOM technology and find new products, techniques and opportunities in this dynamic field
• Explore greater opportunities for collaboration and partnership, both between allied partners and within the DoD

Α high-profile international defence exhibition where International companies will present land, naval, aerospace, national and cyber security defence systems. DEFEA will take place 13th to 15th of July 2021 and is under the auspices of the Ministry of Defence – General Directorate for Defence Investments and Armaments (GDDIA) with the support of Hellenic Manufacturers Association of Defence Material and is organised by ROTA Exhibitions Greece.

Rotorcraft Asia and Unmanned Systems Asia presents cutting edge innovations in the industry’s fastest growing markets, across a wide spectrum of commercial and defence applications across air, land and sea.

As Asia Pacific’s leading integrated plaform for rotorcraft and unmanned systems, the event brings together a whole ecosystem of industry leaders, end users, government bodies, regulators, research institution and start-ups, to foster an exchange of knowledge and synergies to elevate mobility solutions in the region.

The biennial IMDEX Asia is Asia Pacific’s most established international maritime defence show. A must-attend event among naval and maritime stakeholders, IMDEX Asia is recognised as an important ecosystem that sets out to facilitate strategic conversations that foster engagement, accelerate global and regional collaboration and promote growth for the naval and maritime industries.

IDEF 2021, 15th International Defence Industry Fair will be held on 17 – 20 August 2021 at TÜYAP Fair and Congress Center which is located in İstanbul, the biggest city of Turkey.

SMi Group are delighted to announce that the fifteenth annual Defence Exports conference will convene on 15 – 16 September 2021 in Rome, Italy – a prime location for international defence trade.

As one of the leading global defence exports conferences, this meeting will provide an unparalleled opportunity for industry professionals and government officials to discuss global defence trade compliance in depth.

There is a need for effective strategies that will optimise efficiency in global defence trade compliance – Defence Exports 2021 will explore this challenge and examine how a robust global trade compliance programme can be implemented.

Key highlights: 

• Listen to senior briefings on regulation controls including ITAR, EAR, ECR, Dual-Use and the Wassenaar Agreement
• Meet and network with leading lawyers, compliance experts, government officials and industry representatives from across the globe
• Discuss how a robust global trade compliance programme can be implemented
• Discover practical guidance on effective trade, licensing and compliance

As the shift from traditional power packs towards alternative means of vehicle propulsion accelerates, and armed forces around the world begin to embrace innovative solutions to armoured vehicle mobility, powertrain and power management considerations have never been so important.

SMi Group proudly presents the newest addition to our sell-out Armoured Vehicles events portfolio: Future Armoured Vehicles Power Systems 2021, the only conference for armoured vehicle experts focused on vehicle power and propulsion systems.

Highlights for 2021:

• Explore how technological advances will enhance overall performance for future armoured vehicles, as platform electrification moves closer to reality, and software developments allow for superior survivability, mobility and situational awareness capabilities
• Listen to key host-nation decision makers
• Network with key OEMs and System Integrators
• Understand the opportunities for industry to engage in the future of armoured vehicle propulsion, with the UK and international partners continuing to develop innovative technology at a rapid rate

Discuss a diverse range of topics including; platform electrification, hybrid fuel-cells and hybrid-electric drive, maintaining the operability of increasingly power-sensitive systems, enhancing situational awareness, survivability and lethality through more effective APUs, and many more.

The 3rd edition of EW LIVE is scheduled to take place on 28-30 September 2021 in Tartu, Estonia. Supported by the Estonian MoD, EW LIVE 2021 will feature a series of field, classroom and counter-drone demonstrations taking place alongside an industry specific exhibition.

EW LIVE 2021 provides a unique platform to demonstrate and deliver a visual reference to enhance the quality of your technology presentation.

International delegations who receive a more practical approach will understand your product quicker and fully grasp its value and potential solution to their need. You will have an opportunity to showcase the best design features and key selling points of your technology LIVE. Build confidence and install a sense of ownership in your product that will never be achieved through a simple sales pitch on a stand.

AOC Electronic Warfare Europe connects organisations and individuals across government, defence, industry, and academia to promote the exchange of ideas and information, and review the latest advances in electromagnetic- and information-related fields.

*Important Announcement: SMi Group’s Airborne ISR Conference will now take place on the 20^th-21^stOctober 2021.*

SMi is proud to present the 6th Airborne ISR conference to be held in London on the 20th and 21st October 2021.

Airborne ISR continues to be an incredibly important capability for militaries. Effective ISR enables kinetic assets the resources they need to be effective on the battlefield. Perhaps more than this, ISR is an extremely capable deterrent in its own right and modern dissemination technology and techniques enables forces to deal with threats before they can cause harm.

Canadian Defence Marketplace is a premier business development platform where you can connect with senior government representatives and industry leaders from around the world.

Canadian Defence Marketplace offers you access to international buyers, distributors, and decision-makers interested in your products and services. The virtual nature of CDM allows for participants to access the forum from wherever they are located.

https://www.canadiandefencemarketplace.ca/

Announcement:  Due to ongoing concerns over COVID-19, this conference is now taking place on 15th – 17th November 2021 in London, UK.

Announcement:  Due to ongoing concerns over COVID-19, this conference is now taking place on 17th – 18th November 2021 in London, UK.

2021 Theme: All-Domain Operations – Integrating Effects Across the Spectrum

The importance of electromagnetic spectrum operations cannot be over emphasized; it empowers All-Domain Operations, an integrated and synchronized application of capabilities across all warfighting domains. Awareness and understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum, its properties, and the need to command and control effects within it are necessary to fully strategize, plan, and decisively execute any mission, anywhere in the world.

An advantage in the electromagnetic spectrum is foundational to successful All-Domain Operations.

2021 Theme: All-Domain Operations – Integrating Effects Across the Spectrum

The importance of electromagnetic spectrum operations cannot be over emphasized; it empowers All-Domain Operations, an integrated and synchronized application of capabilities across all warfighting domains. Awareness and understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum, its properties, and the need to command and control effects within it are necessary to fully strategize, plan, and decisively execute any mission, anywhere in the world.

An advantage in the electromagnetic spectrum is foundational to successful All-Domain Operations.