Programme of the fair
VIP DAY: 8 September 2026 (Tuesday)
Exposition opening hours: 10:00 - 17:00
| 09:00 - 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 Centre, Lambda rom | |
| 10:00 - 10:45 |
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 - 17:00 |
Canadian Investment B2B Meetings
invitations holders only |
Congress Centre, Teta room | |
| 10:30 - 12:00 |
Conference: Hydrogen – Fuel of the Future.
Organizer: PHU Lechmar Sp. z o.o. |
Congress Centre, Kappa room | |
| 11:00 - 13:00 |
Meeting with representatives of pro-defense organizations.
Organizer: Central Military Recruitment Centre
invitation holders only
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Congress Center, Gamma 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 | |
| 12:30 - 14:00 |
Executive Roundtable: Scaling UGV capability. From battlefield experience to industrial production.
Organizer: Business Sweden – Office of the Trade Commissioner, Embassy of Sweden
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Congress Centre, Sigma room | |
| 13:00 - 14:30 |
Press debate: Resilient Infrastructure, Resilient State: How to Protect Key Services and Connectivity?
Organizer: Ringier Axel Springer Polska National security depends not only on military capabilities but also on the operational continuity of the infrastructure underpinning the military, public administration, the energy sector, transport, emergency services, and the daily lives of citizens. Cyberattacks, sabotage, system failures, and disinformation campaigns can disrupt the functioning of multiple sectors simultaneously. Connectivity plays a pivotal role in this system; without it, coordinating services, controlling critical systems, and communicating effectively with citizens would be impossible. The discussion will focus on how the state and private operators can jointly strengthen critical infrastructure resilience, develop dual-use solutions, and ensure the continuity of essential services during a crisis. Connectivity is a cross-cutting prerequisite for the functioning of other critical infrastructure components. invitations holders only
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hall 5, room 501 | |
| 13:00 - 14:50 |
Official visit of the guests of honour to the Exhibition
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| 14:00 - 16:00 |
POL-KOR' Export Stories and Future Cooperation
Organized by: Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), Korea Research Institute for Defense Technology Planning and Advancement No prior registration required
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hall 5, room 503 | |
| 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 | |
| 16:00 - 18:00 |
Canada Happy Hour at the Canada Pavilion
invitations holders only |
Hall 7, Canada Pavilion | |
| 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 - 11:00 |
Defence24 and WB Group Debate: Autonomous, Multi-Domain Unmanned Systems
The debate will feature representatives of the Polish Armed Forces, government administration, as well as domestic and international defence sector companies.
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WB Group Stand, 6-C04 | |
| 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 | |
| 11:00 - 12:00 |
Panel Discussion: Technological Sovereignty in Poland’s Defence Sector
Organizer: Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Aviation
free admission
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Congress Centre, Gamma room | |
| 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 | |
| 13:00 - 16:00 |
Lead Nation Conference: Canada as a Trusted Defence Partner: Delivering Capabilities, Industrial Strength, and Allied Security
Organizer: Government of Canada / Embassy of Canada in Poland / Ministry of National Defence
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Congress Center, Lambda+Kappa romms | |
| 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 | |
| 14:00 - 16:00 |
Panel discussion: From aerospace innovation to defense capabilities.
Organizer: Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Aviation
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Congress Centre, Gamma room | |
| 15:00 - 16:30 |
Swedish-Polish Cocktail reception hosted by the Embassy of Sweden and Business Sweden in cooperation with PGZ, Saab, SEB and Volvo Defence
Organizer: Embassy of Sweden, Business Sweden - Office of the Trade Commissioner of the Embassy of Sweden invitations holders only |
Congress Centre, Alfa room | |
| 15:30 - 18:00 |
Polish Chamber of Unmanned Systems – Business Networking Session.
Organizer: Polish Chamber of Unmanned Systems invitation holders only |
Congress Centre, Small Press Office, 1st Floor |
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 |
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 | |
| 10:00 - 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 - 15:00 |
"Photonics4Defense 2026: Technology Exchange & Matchmaking" seminar
Organizer: Polish Technology Platform on Photonics |
Congress Center, Lambda 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 - 12:00 |
Seminarium: Circular Innovations for efficiency in capability development and operation
The Incubation Forum for Circular Economy in European Defence (IF CEED) is a European Defence Agency (EDA)-led initiative focused on fostering cooperation among industry, RTOs, and academia to develop and implement circular economy principles within the European defence sector. Among its various activities, IF CEED has funded seed/starter projects to deliver proof-of-concept solutions. Two of these initiatives—LabCEED and MICRAM—will be presented during this session. Organizer: Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Non-Ferrous Metals, EDA
free admission
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hall 3, conference room 301 | |
| 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 |