DSEI is the world’s largest fully integrated defence and security exhibition that brings together the entire industry to source the latest equipment and systems, develop international relationships, and generate new business opportunities.
Based in ExCeL, London every two years, the event provides unrivalled access to key markets across the globe.
Combining a high quality of exhibitors across the supply chain, networking opportunities and the ability to see new technologies first hand on the show floor, DSEI provides an inspirational experience to nearly 30,000 visitors.
As the must-attend event of 2013 with more exhibitors and educational content than ever before, DSEI will give you access to:
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1,400 international exhibitors – an unrivalled range of suppliers from more than 50 countries | |||||||||
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Specialised Air, Naval, Land, Security, Unmanned, Medical and Disaster Relief Zones | |||||||||
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6 new dedicated seminar theatres offering free educational sessions and showcases | |||||||||
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More international pavilions – including South Korea, Brazil, India, Australia, UK, USA | |||||||||
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Expanded live Waterborne and Unmanned Systems Demonstrations | |||||||||
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Static vehicle displays for land, air and naval sectors - our biggest offering yet | |||||||||
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MORE visiting naval ships available to tour | |||||||||
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Unmanned focus - UAS Conference and Unmanned Systems Showcase | |||||||||
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Unbeatable networking - the entire defence and security supply chain in one place |

Land: The largest Land Zone to date and Land Theatre for insight into the future of the international land sector.
Air: Offering a dedicated Air Theatre and an increased Static Vehicle Display.
Naval: Expanded marina and in-depth scenarios and a dedicated Naval seminar programme.
Security and NEW Special Forces: hosting a dedicated Security and Special Forces Theatre.
Medical and Disaster Relief: the expanded Medical Zone will include many new exhibitors and a selection of dedicated presentations, demonstrations and debates.
Unmanned Systems showcase: More demonstrations, with enhanced content, displays and a high quality seminar programme at the co-located UAS Conference 2013.

DSEI's biggest offering yet:
Static Display Space
Our largest ever vehicle display area, more visiting naval ships, and an Air Display outside the East Entrance of ExCeL.
Waterborne Demonstrations
Building on the success of the previous edition, DSEI 2013 will feature an expanded marina and in depth scenarios, covering current and future threats to maritime security and warfare.
Unmanned Systems Showcase
The showcase in 2013 will see even more demonstrations of troops reacting to differing threats, using unmanned systems to respond and control the situation in this unique environment with enhanced content, displays and a high quality seminar programme in the co-located UAS Conference 2013.

In association with UAS CDC, UAVS, BUSC, Cranfield University and AUVSI, UAS 2013 is co-located with DSEI and will take place on Monday 9 September 2013. The conference will provide delegates with the opportunity to listen to and network with senior-level decision makers, who will discuss UAS future capabilities, the latest technologies and innovations, the future of civilian UAS applications and procurement and supply chain updates.
The conference will once again be host to leading military technology experts, buyers and decision-makers in the unmanned air systems community who’ll listen to the policy makers that shape the industry.

DSEI provides the opportunity for companies to display their full capabilities at a single exhibition and provides the ideal platform to network, exchange ideas and showcase products and services:
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The leading global defence and security exhibition | ||
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Every major defence and security market represented | ||
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A senior audience of over 28,000 senior level decision makers | ||
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Global media coverage and PR opportunities | ||
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Live demonstrations, seminars and briefings | ||
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NEW enhanced VIP and delegations programme | ||
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Strong international partnerships offer | ||
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35 + country pavilions | ||
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Dedicated capability focus areas | ||
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Unbeatable networking opportunities | ||
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Perfect platform to launch products |