Programme of the fair
VIP DAY: 8 September 2026 (Tuesday)
Exposition opening hours: 10:00 - 17:00
| 10:00 - 10:15 |
The Gala School Year Commencement for Uniformed Classes graced with the presence of the Minister of National Defence
free admission |
outdoor expo grounds next to hall 10 | |
| 10:00 - 13:00 |
National Scientific Conference. "Split-Use Technologies as an Element of Strengthening State Defense and Economic Development."
Organizers: Institute of International Relations and Public Policy, Institute of Security Studies at the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences of the Jan Kochanowski University, and Targi Kielce S.A free admission |
Congress Center, Lambda room | |
| 12:00 - 13:00 |
The Expo gala opening ceremony: the function attended by the guests of honour
invitation holders only |
Congress Center, Omega room | |
| 12:00 - 13:00 |
UF PRO uniform show
Organizer: FHTM Sp. z o.o. free admission |
Hall 5, Conference room 503 | |
| 13:00 - 14:50 |
Official visit of the guests of honour to the Exhibition
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| 14:30 - 16:00 |
Defence24 Debate - The Architecture of Defense and Industrial Financing: Synergy Between State Budgets, EU Funds and the Financial Sector
The debate will feature representatives of the Polish Armed Forces, government administration, as well as domestic and international defence sector companies. Open entry |
Congress Centre, Beta room | |
| 14:30 - 16:00 |
Defence24 Debate - Air Dominance and Precision Strike. Strategic Capabilities for Poland
The debate will feature representatives of the Polish Armed Forces, government administration, as well as domestic and international defence sector companies. Open entry |
Congress Centre, Gamma room | |
| 15:00 - 18:00 |
Finnish Mixer
Organizer: Embassy of Finland invitations holders only |
Congress Centre, Sigma Hall | |
| 17:00 - 21:00 |
Baden-Württemberg reception
only for guests with invitation |
POLISH ARMS INDUSTRY DAY under the patronage of PGZ/ ARMED FORCES DAY: 9 September 2026 (Wednesday)
Exposition opening hours: 10:00 - 17:00
| 10:00 - 13:00 |
Training for entrepreneurs on cooperation with the US Army stationed in Poland. Information on sought-after goods and services and applicable procedures.
Organizer: MRiT, Business Promotion and Relations Division, Department of Trade and International Cooperation
free admission |
Congress Center, Alfa room | |
| 10:00 - 15:00 |
Conference "AGH for Poland's defense"
Organizer: AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow free admission |
Congress Center, Teta room | |
| 10:30 - 11:30 |
Defence24 Debate - Polish-Korean Defence Industry Cooperation - Opportunities and Challenges
The debate will feature representatives of the governments, armed forces, and defense sectors of Poland and South Korea. Invitation holders only |
hall 8, 801 room | |
| 13:00 - 16:00 |
Lead Nation conference
Government of Canada/Canadian Embassy in Poland + Ministry of Defence in Poland |
Congress Center, Lambda+Kappa rooms | |
| 13:00 - 16:00 |
Camouflage and Deception in Enhancing Survivability on the Modern Battlefield – Challenges of the Drone and Artificial Intelligence Era
Organizer: Miranda Textiles invitation holders only |
hall 5, conference room 503 | |
| 13:30 - 15:00 |
Defence24 Debate - Defence of Borders and Military Mobility for Poland
The debate will feature representatives of the Polish Armed Forces, government administration, as well as domestic and international defence sector companies. Open entry |
Congress Center, Sigma room |
DAY OF SERVICES SUBJECT TO THE MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR AND ADMINISTRATION: 10 September 2026 (Thursday)
Exposition opening hours: 10:00 - 17:00
| 10:00 - 13:00 |
Photonics 4 Defence seminar
Organizer: Polish Technology Platform on Photonics |
Congress Center, Lambda room | |
| 10:00 - 13:00 |
Seminar "Competences and development works of the Lodz University of Technology"
Organizer: Lodz University of Technology and Lodz City Hall free admission |
Hall 5, conference room 503 | |
| 10:00 - 13:00 |
"Świętokrzyskie Networking: Defence & Dual-Use" consultation meetings.
Organizer: Self-Government of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship
admission after registration
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Congress Center, Kappa room | |
| 10:30 - 13:30 |
"Administration for Defense" Conference
Organizers: Ministry of National Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Economic Development and Technology, PAIH free admission |
Congress Center, Teta room | |
| 11:00 - 13:00 |
Training for the client regarding the terms of cooperation with NATO institutions, agencies, and bases.
Organizer: MRiT, Business Promotion and Relations Division, Department of Trade and International Cooperation
free admission |
Congress Center, Alfa room | |
| 11:30 - 13:00 |
Defence24 Debate - War-Time Ammunition: How to Build Domestic Production Capacity?
The debate will feature representatives of the Polish Armed Forces, government administration, as well as domestic and international defence sector companies. Open entry |
Congress Center, Sigma room | |
| 12:00 - 13:00 |
Awarding Ceremony of the "Proud Veteran" Statuette"
Organizer: Association of the Wounded and Injured in Missions Abroad
free admission |
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| 13:30 - 14:30 |
Surface finishing as a key factor in the defence industry.
Organizer: Rösler Oberflachentechnik GMBH invitation holders only |
Hall 5, Conference Room 503 | |
| 13:30 - 15:30 |
Seminar "Dilemmas of the internal control system in modern times"
Organizer: WAT Quality Certification Center
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Congress Center, BETA room | |
| 14:00 - 15:30 |
Defence24 Debate - Defence Industry 4.0: Automation, Robotics and Investment Management in the Defence Sector
The debate will feature representatives of the Polish Armed Forces, government administration, as well as domestic and international defence sector companies. Open entry |
Congres Center, Sigma room | |
| 14:00 - 16:00 |
International Resilience Leaders Forum.
Organizer: International Center for Civil and Social Security
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Congress Center, Delta room | |
| 15:00 - 16:00 |
UF PRO uniform show
Organizer: FHTM Sp. z o.o. free admission |
Hall 5, Conference room 503 |
DEFENDER'S DAY: 11 September 2026 (Friday)
Exposition opening hours: 10:00 - 15:00
| 13:00 - 14:00 |
The ceremony of presenting the President of the Republic of Poland Award, DEFENDER Awards and Special Distinctions
Special awards: from the Minister of National Defense, the Minister of Finance and Economy, the Head of the Inspectorate for Armed Forces free admission |
Congress Center, Omega Hall |