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Sea Aerodspace 2025
2025-04-06 - 2025-04-09 | Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Maryland, United States
Connecting the Sea Services and Maritime Industry
Powered by the Navy League of the United States, Sea-Air-Space is the premier maritime exposition in the U.S., bringing together defense industry leaders and top military decision-makers from around the world to share the latest advancements in the maritime domain. With industry leading speakers and events featured across three impactful days, Sea-Air-Space is a must-attend for anyone invested in the future of U.S. maritime strength and innovation.

CS4CS 2025 - Cybersecurity for Critical Assets
2025-03-25 08:00 - 2025-03-26 17:00 UTC | The Westin Galleria Houston, Houston, United States
As critical infrastructure continues its transition from analog to digital, the surface for cyber attacks has expanded and the resulting risks to an organization’s physical assets, people, financial liability, and reputation are increasing in frequency and potency.
With this in mind, the Cyber Security for Critical Assets Summit brings together senior cybersecurity leaders from across US critical infrastructure, for 2-days of in-depth knowledge exchange, strategy planning and insight building on March 25th – 26th, 2025.
This is a unique opportunity to build partnerships with senior cybersecurity executives from the country’s Oil & Gas, Energy, Utilities, Power, Water, Mining, Chemical and Transportation industries while participating in the discussions shaping the American cybersecurity landscape in 2025 and beyond.
Take a look at the event overview and agenda for more details around the event’s key themes and innovative session formats.
Join industry leaders at this event featuring top executives from companies like Rockwell Automation, Intel, and Fortiguard labs discussing topics such as OT/IoT security, cybersecurity risk management, and infrastructure protection. Gain insights from experts in the field of industrial cybersecurity and network security.

SWA 2025 - Securex West Africa
2025-03-11 - 2025-03-13 | Landmark Centre, Lagos, Nigeria
“International Business Services Industry Trade Fair”
Welcome to West Africa’s leading Exhibition and Conference for professionals working across the security, fire and safety industry. At the largest exhibition for the Commercial, Cyber, Perimeter and Homeland Security, Fire and Safety in West Africa, place your products and services in front of over 3,000 highly engaged professionals in Africa’s biggest economy.
Securex West Africa is a conference and exhibition for security, fire, and safety professionals in the region. Attendees can source their security supply chain and learn about new industry practices from global experts.

Security Show-Japan 2025
2025-03-04 - 2025-03-07 | Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, Japan
SECURITY SHOW is Japan’s largest comprehensive exhibition of security and safety industry.
It showcases a wide spectrum of products, technology, systems and services to protect offices, store, public facilities and homes from crimes, information leakage and other hazardous conditions.
Its exhibits include video surveillance systems, access control systems, information security systems and many security related products.

IDEX 2025 - International Defence Exhibition and Conference
2025-02-17 - 2025-02-21 | ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
“Driving Future defence technology”
IDEX is an international defence exhibition and conference in MENA showcasing the latest technology in land, sea and air defence sectors. It provides an exclusive opportunity to build connections with government departments, businesses and armed forces in the region.
Reach out to thousands of prime market leaders, OEMs and international delegations.
Network with top international and regional leaders in the defence industry.
Showcase new products and be recognized by decision makers by participating in innovation awards.
Position your brand as an innovative leader in defence technology solutions.
Meet Government Decision Makers and powerful delegation
Discover what drives the defence market in the middle east and globally.

The Great British Shooting Show 2025
2025-02-14 - 2025-02-16 | NEC, Birmingham, United Kingdom
The National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, UK is the country’s best-connected venue. Situated slap bang in the middle of the country’s travel infrastructure.
Over 75% of the UK can reach us within a 3 hour drive. And with Birmingham Airport and Birmingham International Train Station right on our doorstep, you’ll get here in no time at all.
With over 40,000 anticipated visitors, our show brings together shooting industry professionals, manufacturers, distributors, sportspeople, and consumers passionate about shooting and field sports. Make meaningful connections with our mid to top-end audience that matters most to your business.

CyberX Qatar Summit 2025
2025-02-05 | Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel & Villas, Doha, Qatar
The Global Industrial Cybersecurity Market size is expected to reach $22.8 billion by 2026, rising at a market growth of 7.2% CAGR during the forecast period. Industrial Cybersecurity is meant to safeguard industrial conditions from cyber risks across different phases.
According to Mordor Intelligence: “The Qatari cybersecurity market is expected to register a CAGR of 12.6% during the forecast period”. Thus, cybersecurity has become a priority for the authorities in Qatar. Qatari security forces have invested significantly in educational programs and general awareness campaigns to increase public understanding of cyber threats and how to protect against them. With ambitious projects like TASMU. Qatar is a country that is fast transitioning to a digital economy. Qatar is one of the Middle East’s top cloud users and has a goal of establishing a knowledge-based society by 2030.
According to MCIT, Qatar’s cybersecurity market size is estimated at over $1 billion USD in 2022, with an expected growth of 10 percent per year, making it worth nearly $1.5 billion USD by 2026. Cooperation is playing a critical role in Qatar’s approach to cybersecurity. Effective partnerships with competent partners and service providers are viewed as essential to fostering prosperity and shaping the future of cybersecurity. Director of National Cybersecurity Excellence and Enablement Affairs at the NCSA, stresses the importance of collaboration between industry leaders, experts, and government entities.
In other reported news: Qatar faces a daunting challenge in the realm of cybersecurity, with approximately 5.1 million internal and external cyber-attacks and 45,000 intrusion attempts thwarted recently.
The goal is to create a cyber-resilient ecosystem capable of withstanding cyber threats and ensuring business continuity.
Join Cyber Security Leaders and Innovators in Doha, Qatar at the 19th Edition of Cyberx Global Series and 5th Annual CyberX Summit & Awards, Qatar Edition on 5th February 2025. Join us for this 1-day dialogue with reformative panel discussions, keynote presentations, fire-side chat, spotlight tracks to discuss the current initiatives and future trends to safeguard the organizations & business effectiveness.

SHOT Show 2025
2025-01-21 - 2025-01-24 | Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, United States
“The Largest Exhibit for Shooting Sports, Hunting and Outdoor Accessories”
The Shot Show showcases shooting equipment and tools, including the latest firearms, protective gear, and tactical accessories. Attendees can meet with manufacturers and suppliers for the best gear for tactical teams.
See what’s coming to the 2025 SHOT Show. SHOT Show is all about the businesses of the shooting sports, hunting, law enforcement, and armed forces industries.

ANME Trade Show 2025
2025-01-15 - 2025-01-17 | Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, United States
ANME is a B2B order-writing trade show that offers goods from the Army-Navy, Tactical & Law Enforcement, and Camping & Outdoors industries.
It will feature U.S. and Foreign Military Surplus, Military Clothing, Military Themed Apparel, Tactical, Law Enforcement, EMS, Knives, Pins & Insignias, Workwear, and more.
Please find below just a small portion of what you will find at the ANME:

U.S. and Foreign Military Surplus
Military Clothing
Military Themed Apparel
Tactical
Law Enforcement
EMS
Knives
Pins & Insignias
Workwear
Uniforms
Outerwear
Gloves
Footwear
Socks
Airsoft & Paintball Supplies
Outdoor Goods
Duffle Bags & Backpacks
Flashlights
Cots
Camping
Emergency Preparedness
and much, much more!

…more real army surplus under one roof than any trade show YOU will attend!

Indy 1500 Gun & Blade Show 2025
2025-01-10 - 2025-01-12 | Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center, Indianapolis, United States
Since 1983, Indy 1500 Gun & Blade Show has been serving the Indianapolis area by providing a safe and enjoyable environment to feed the interests, hobbies & professions of gun & blade enthusiasts. We believe our selection to be unmatched.

What
Guns
Knives
Survival Gear
Sporting Arms
Military Arms
And More

IFSEC India 2024
2024-12-12 - 2024-12-14 | Bharat Mandapam ( IECC Complex), New Delhi, India
About IFSEC India

Uniting the World’s Security & Fire Experts
With over 17 years of expertise and innovation, IFSEC India stands as a leading authority in the global security and fire safety industries. Our deep partnerships with top safety brands, industry associations, government bodies, research institutions, training organizations, and education specialists allow us to create premier events and a vibrant online community that serves the entire security ecosystem.
IFSEC India connects security product and solution providers with key decision-makers from both the public and private sectors. Our events offer the ideal platform for clients to achieve their goals through thought leadership, product showcases, cutting-edge solutions, and year-round networking opportunities.

VISS 2024 - Vancouver International Security Summit
2024-11-25 - 2024-11-26 | Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel, Vancouver, Canada
Presenting the Vancouver International Security Summit: Addressing Foreign Threats and Ensuring Economic & Political Resiliency at the Coast Coal Harbour Hotel in Vancouver, BC (1180 W Hastings Street).
This fully in-person summit is an elite gathering of global leaders, security experts, policymakers, and industry innovators. This event, scheduled for November 25-26, 2024, aims to confront the pressing challenges of foreign threats while fortifying economic and political stability.
The summit will feature keynote addresses and panel discussions designed to foster international cooperation, safeguard critical infrastructures, and enhance resilience against diverse global threats.
