Register
AI in Defence Conferences and Events in Europe 2027: The Complete Guide
The guide to AI in defence conferences and events in Europe for 2027, with dates, prices and links: the AI in Defence Summit Brussels, DSEI, Milipol, MSPO, Eurosatory, the Paris Air Show, and the NATO and EU forums.
This guide covers the 2027 defence and security events in Europe relevant to AI: what each is for, what it costs, and how to register. Where an organiser has not yet published 2027 details, we say so and give the latest edition instead.
Last checked: September 2026. Prices are the organisers' published figures for the edition stated and can change.
The AI in Defence Summit: Brussels, 1 March 2027
A one-day, senior-only summit at SQUARE Brussels Meeting Centre, Mont des Arts, on 1 March 2027, for defence ministries and NATO bodies, EU institutions, investors, and founders. The organisers are planning for 1,000 participants. Working sessions run under the Chatham House Rule, every registration is screened by the organising team before it is confirmed, and there is no press.
The programme runs on four tracks:
- EU Sovereignty: the opening keynote from DG DEFIS, AI policy in defence and dual use, and technological sovereignty
- Hybrid Warfare: disinformation and hybrid attacks on Europe, attacks on critical infrastructure
- Autonomy & Hardware: lessons from the Ukrainian frontlines, UAVs and autonomous swarms, edge AI, detect and intercept
- Capital & Policy: the new economics of war, defence procurement in the AI era, AI investment in Europe, defence startups and innovation
The day closes with the Startup Awards, where founders present to the room, followed by networking drinks and a private VIP reception. See the full agenda and the confirmed speakers.
How to attend. Registration is open now. General Attendance is €210 and VIP is €950, both including VAT; VIP adds priority check-in and seating, the VIP breakfast and reception, and lounge access. Personnel of NATO, EU defence bodies and national ministries of defence attend free, verified from their official email. A paid place is held on your card at registration and only charged once your place is approved; if it is not, the hold is released and nothing is charged.
1 March 2027 · SQUARE Brussels · General €210 · VIP €950 · Defence institutions free
DSEI UK 2027: London, 7–10 September 2027
Defence and Security Equipment International is a defence and security exhibition held every two years at ExCeL London. Since 2023 its programme has included sessions on autonomous systems, AI-enabled decision-making and defence cyber, and a start-up zone.
Airbus, BAE Systems, Leonardo, Rheinmetall and Thales exhibit, and the programme managers and procurement officers on their stands decide subcontracting and integration. Book meetings with them before the show; the floor is too large to rely on chance.
Dates, cost, registration. 7–10 September 2027, ExCeL London. Attendance is restricted to defence and security professionals. Visitor pre-registration carries a non-refundable administration fee, and there is no on-site registration during the show; the 2027 fee has not been published. Registration of interest is open at dsei.co.uk.
Milipol Paris 2027: 16–19 November 2027
Milipol is the international homeland and civil security event, held every two years at Paris-Nord Villepinte. Its focus on internal security, border management and dual-use applications makes it the right venue for AI companies working on surveillance, biometrics, critical infrastructure protection and counter-terrorism.
The French national police and gendarmerie, the intelligence services and the civil security sector attend. AI on the floor covers facial recognition, behavioural analytics, crowd monitoring and perimeter protection.
Dates, cost, registration. 16–19 November 2027, Paris-Nord Villepinte. Admission is free for professionals with an invitation card or e-pass plus proof of identity; the show is not open to the public. Register at milipol.com.
MSPO: Kielce, Poland, September
The International Defence Industry Exhibition at Targi Kielce is Poland's flagship defence event and the largest in Central and Eastern Europe. Poland spends more than 4% of GDP on defence, and its buying priorities include border security, counter-drone, communications intelligence and ground autonomy. Czech, Slovak, Romanian and Baltic delegations also attend.
Dates, cost, registration. The 2026 edition runs on 8–11 September 2026. The 2027 dates have not been announced; MSPO is held every September. In 2026 a single-day ticket is 180 PLN and a four-day ticket 330 PLN, with free entry after registration for military personnel, other uniformed services and invitation holders. Entry is 18+. Tickets and details at targikielce.pl.
Eurosatory: Paris, next edition June 2028
Eurosatory, the land and air-land defence exhibition at Paris-Nord Villepinte, runs every two years. The 2026 edition took place on 15–19 June 2026, so there is no Eurosatory in 2027; the next is 19–23 June 2028. For reference, the 2026 visitor rates were €200 for a one-day pass and €250 for a five-day pass for private-sector visitors, with free institutional passes. eurosatory.com
Paris Air Show 2027: Le Bourget, 14–20 June 2027
The Paris Air Show is aerospace first, but defence aviation, space and the drone sector make it relevant for AI companies in ISR, autonomy and edge compute. The 2027 edition runs on 14–20 June 2027 at Le Bourget. 2027 visitor pricing has not been published; in 2025 a one-day trade badge was €60 online and a permanent badge €220. siae.fr
NATO and EU forums
EDA Annual Conference: Brussels, 28 January 2027. The European Defence Agency's annual conference is the main forum for its capability development work with member states, which feeds the EDF and EDIP priorities. The 2026 edition was registration-based with an online option; registration details for 2027 have not been published. eda.europa.eu
NATO STO ICMCIS: Tartu, 11–12 May 2027. The NATO Science and Technology Organization's International Conference on Military Communication and Information Systems covers military C5I systems and is described by NATO STO as the largest scientific conference in Europe on the subject. Attendance is open to citizens of NATO nations and listed partner countries; the 2026 fee was £260, and the 2027 fee has not been published. sto.nato.int/icmcis
AFCEA TechNet Europe: Berlin, 15–16 September 2026. AFCEA Europe's conference on NATO and allied C4ISR and cyber. The 2026 fees are €999 for AFCEA members and €1,210 for non-members, excluding VAT; active military, government and NATO or EU institution participants attend at a separate rate, free in 2025. The 2027 edition has not been announced. europe.afcea.org
NATO Edge 26: İzmir, 17–19 November 2026. The NATO Communications and Information Agency's technology conference for industry; registration is open, and the fee is not published. ncia.nato.int
The 2027 calendar at a glance
| Event | Where | Dates | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDA Annual Conference | Brussels | 28 Jan 2027 | Registration; no fee published |
| AI in Defence Summit | Brussels | 1 Mar 2027 | €210 / €950 incl. VAT; defence institutions free |
| NATO STO ICMCIS | Tartu | 11–12 May 2027 | 2026: £260 |
| Paris Air Show | Le Bourget | 14–20 Jun 2027 | 2025: from €60 |
| DSEI UK | London | 7–10 Sep 2027 | Admin fee, amount TBC |
| MSPO | Kielce | September (2026: 8–11 Sep) | 2026: 180 / 330 PLN; military free |
| AFCEA TechNet Europe | TBC (2026: Berlin) | September (2026: 15–16 Sep) | 2026: €999 / €1,210 excl. VAT |
| Milipol Paris | Paris | 16–19 Nov 2027 | Free for professionals |
| NATO Edge | TBC (2026: İzmir) | November (2026: 17–19 Nov) | Not published |
| Eurosatory | Paris | 19–23 Jun 2028 | 2026: €200 / €250 |
Which to attend
Selling to the primes: DSEI. Selling to internal-security customers: Milipol. Selling to Poland and the Central and Eastern European ministries: MSPO. The Summit is the one day on the list where ministries, NATO and EU bodies, investors and founders are in the same room under the Chatham House Rule.
Registering for the 2027 AI in Defence Summit
Places are bought on the website and every registration is screened. The organising team reviews each one for seniority and decision-making authority, relevance to the four tracks, and balance across government and military, policy, and industry. Paid places are held on your card and charged on approval; defence-institution places are free and verified from your official email.
See also: