Expodefensa 2023:

A Not-To-Be-Missed Summit for Governments
and Security & Defense Domain Decision Makers, in Latin America

From December 5 to 7, 2023, Bogota will play host to the international tradeshow Expodefensa, for Security and Defense in Latin America.

Colombia is preparing to play host to the international exhibition Expodefensa 2023, a leading event in the Latin American Security and Defense domain, to be held from December 5 through 7 in Bogota. Under the High Patronage of the Colombian Ministry of Defense, and in partnership with the private sector, Expodefensa is the ideal meeting place for defense and security industry professionals, offering a unique platform for the presentation of the latest innovations, strategic partnerships and discussions around current and future challenges.

Expodefensa will shed a special light on solutions that help Latin American countries prevent their shifting challenges and ensure the safety of their resources and citizens, including the strategic autonomy of Security and Defense forces, the prevention of natural and human-made disasters, the protection of natural resources and territories and the security of data-driven capacities.

Highlights at Expodefensa 2023:

1. Technological Innovation to meet Security and Defense Challenges

As a showcase for multi-domain solutions (land, air, sea, space and cyberspace), Expodefensa will enable governments and all stakeholders from the military, police and civil protection forces to discover equipment and materials in the areas of protection, early warning, population assistance, victim protection, and to further the construction of a dual capability approach for reinforced civil-military cooperation.

This 2023 event will feature new emerging themes specific to the region’s security context:

· the space domain, as a growing opportunity in terms of security & defense,

· the safeguarding of natural and protected reserves,

· coordination and cooperation as part of crisis response and management.

2. Strategic Partnerships:

The event offers a unique platform to establish strategic partnership in the defense sector. Businesses will have the chance to meet top-level civilian and military international delegations along with many industry experts to discuss their needs and potential collaboration opportunities, and thus reinforce their networks.

Exhibitor list: https://www.expodefensa.com.co/2023-exhibitors/

3. Talks and Round Tables:

Expodefensa does not stop at displaying products, equipment and systems. Top-level talks and round tables will bring together world famous experts to discuss today’s burning security challenges and their possible solutions. Participants will be able to benefit from the expertise of influential opinion leaders and contribute to the revelation of innovative strategies.

Conference program: https://www.expodefensa.com.co/conference-program/

Latest news from Expodefensa 2023:

For this year’s edition, Expodefensa has prepared a series of fascinating videos for viewing : They Talks about us.

Exclusive interviews: These videos include interviews with representatives of the Colombian government offering unique perspectives on homeland security challenges and the economic opportunities in the defense sector.

For further information on Expodefensa 2023, visit the event’s official website: https://www.expodefensa.com.co/

Expodefensa in figures

• More than 11,000 professional participants
  
• 250 exhibitors from 25 countries
  
• More than 90 official delegations from 24 Latin American countries, including 31% Colombian delegations
  
• 20 “Security & Defense” talks and workshops featuring international speakers

About Expodefensa

• Under the patronage of the Colombian Ministry of Defense, the exhibition is the global benchmark event for Defense & Security, in partnership with CORFERIAS (the Bogotá International Business and Exhibition Centre) and COGES EVENTS, a subsidiary of GICAT (French Land Defense and Security Industry Association) organizes international business-to-business events for Defense and Security (D&S).
  
• Expodefensa is a two-yearly show, taking place in odd-number years. In 2023, Expodefensa is holding its 9th edition.

Expodefensa, 65 RUE DE COURCELLES, PARIS, Île-de-France 75008, France