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Who Can Attend?
SSD Expo 2026 is designed for vetted professionals in defence, crisis response, infrastructure, energy, logistics, and dual-use technology sectors. All attendees must be pre-approved and will receive a personal QR code prior to the event for access. A valid ID card or passport will be required upon entry.
The exact venue in Tallinn will be disclosed closer to the event date for operational and security reasons. Pre-registered participants will receive location access in spring 2026 via secure communication.
4 Main themes: Defence & Dual-Use, Rescue, Energy Resilience, and Supply Chain Security
40+ speakers across strategy, operations, and innovation
Outdoor and indoor live demonstrations, including mobile power units, UAVs, autonomous systems, and emergency simulations
Access to secure dockside displays (naval technology, maritime resilience)
Need an Invite?
Participation is invite-only to ensure a high-quality environment for focused discussion and collaboration. If you represent a government, NGO, academic institution, or qualified company in a relevant sector, you may request an invitation using the pre-registration form.
Visitor Benefits & Guide
SSD Expo is more than a trade show — it’s a professional environment offering strategic insight, direct access to innovation, and high-value networking.
Here’s what you gain as a visitor to SSD 2026:
- QR-code based entry with pre-registration approval
- Secure access via ID verification
- Invite-only format ensures a focused professional environment
- Access our AI-powered matchmaking platform to pre-book meetings with exhibitors, officials, and fellow professionals
- Filter contacts by country, sector, or interest (B2B / B2G / G2G)
- Get meeting suggestions on mobile or desktop application
- Platform link and credentials will be shared in May 2026
- Entry to main conference sessions with top speakers from NATO, EU, ministries, and leading companies
- Visit exhibition zones across indoor and outdoor areas — defence, energy, rescue, dual-use innovation
- Join live technology demonstrations, including unmanned systems, emergency simulations, and energy deployments
- Discover critical trends in secure supply chains, hybrid warfare readiness, and resilience tech
- Eligible to register for the VIP Dinner (fee applies — last year €300 + VAT)
- Apply to join delegation-only roundtables and workshops (coming soon)
- Priority for limited-seating sessions for early registrants
A Strategic Audience
1,600+ attendees in 2025, including ministry representatives, military buyers, industry leaders, and researchers
Over 80 international exhibitors and government delegations participated last year
Visitors came from 30+ countries, with a growing presence from U.S., Germany, Poland, France, the Nordics, and Baltic states
- Connect with participants from 30+ countries — including key NATO & EU delegations, defence buyers, innovation clusters, and logistics providers
- Access to dedicated networking lounges and informal side meetings
- Receive access to recordings of keynotes and published post-event reports
- Download speaker presentations and exclusive insights from attending organizations
73% of SSD 2025 visitors rated matchmaking and networking quality as excellent or very good
Over 220 pre-booked meetings held via the matchmaking app in 2025
92% of visitors said they made valuable new contacts that extended beyond the event
