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Total Defense Fair

Total Defense Fair

20OctAll day22Total Defense FairSweden's meeting place for total defense, cybersecurity and civil preparedness

Event details

Total Defense Fair is Sweden's leading meeting place for total defense, societal security and national preparedness. It brings together decision-makers, authorities, the Armed Forces, business, municipalities, regions, research institutes and technology suppliers to jointly strengthen Sweden's resilience in the face of future challenges.

In a time when the security situation is changing rapidly, collaboration between civilian and military actors plays a crucial role. The Total Defence Fair serves as a national platform where knowledge, innovation and experience come together to develop the total defence of the future. Through inspiring lectures, expert panels, exhibitions and practical demonstrations, visitors get a unique insight into the latest solutions in defence, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, emergency preparedness and civil resilience.

The fair is organized in parallel with PROTECTION, the Nordic region's leading meeting place for security, fire protection and civil protection, creating a unique arena where the entire security and emergency preparedness ecosystem is gathered under one roof.

For exhibitors

As an exhibitor, you will have the opportunity to meet one of Sweden's most qualified target groups within total defense and societal security. Here you will find decision-makers from government agencies, municipalities, regions, the Armed Forces, civil defense, blue light authorities, the public sector and leading companies with responsibility for Sweden's security and preparedness.

The fair offers an effective platform to:

  • Present new products, services and innovations.
  • Build relationships with decision-makers and buyers.
  • Identify new business opportunities and strategic partnerships.
  • Strengthen the brand in the defense and security sector.
  • Contribute to the development of Sweden's future total defense.

For visitors

The Total Defence Fair offers three days filled with knowledge, inspiration and networking. Here you will meet authorities, the Armed Forces, security companies, technology suppliers, research organisations and voluntary organisations who together show how Sweden is strengthening its ability to meet future security challenges.

Visitors will be able to see the latest innovations in:

  • Cybersecurity
  • AI and digitization
  • Critical infrastructure
  • Communication system
  • Crisis management and preparedness
  • Defense technology
  • Civil defense
  • Community protection
  • Logistics and supply chain
  • Drone technology and autonomous systems

Whether you work in the public sector, business or the defense industry, the fair provides valuable insights and opportunities to create new collaborations.

What happens at the fair?

Over three intensive days, an extensive program is offered with keynote speakers, panel discussions, expert seminars and future insights from some of Sweden's leading experts in total defense and societal security.

The program includes, among other things:

  • Current global analyses and security policy perspectives.
  • Panel discussions about Sweden's future total defense.
  • Technical demonstrations and product launches.
  • Seminars on cybersecurity, AI and critical infrastructure.
  • Networking and business meetings.
  • Innovation areas where new solutions are showcased.
  • Opportunities to meet leading authorities, companies and organizations.

The Total Defence Fair is more than a traditional fair. It is a strategic meeting place where knowledge, innovation and collaboration contribute to strengthening Sweden's security, preparedness and resilience in the face of future challenges.

Time

October 20, 2026 - October 22, 2026 (All day)(GMT+02:00)

Organizer

The official logo of Stockholm International Fairs, the Nordic region's leading organizer of international trade fairs, congresses and conferences.

Stockholm Fair

The Nordic region's leading organizer of international trade fairs, conferences and meeting places for business, innovation and social development.
Stockholmsmässan is the Nordic region's largest organizer of international trade fairs, congresses and conferences. Every year, the facility brings together hundreds of thousands of visitors, thousands of exhibitors and leading decision-makers from business, the public sector, research and international organisations. Through a wide range of industry-leading events, Stockholmsmässan creates meeting places where innovation, business development and knowledge exchange are at the centre. In areas such as cybersecurity, total defence, digitalisation, sustainability, technology and societal development, Stockholmsmässan offers a platform where companies, authorities and organisations can meet, build relationships and shape the solutions of the future. As the organiser of, among others, SKYDD, Totalförsvarsmässan and a large number of international trade fairs, Stockholmsmässan plays a central role in the development of Sweden's meeting and event industry.

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