Put your capability before the people who decide
Ministries of defence, armed forces and procurement teams from Germany, Europe and NATO meet in Hanover, 9–12 March 2027.
Share what your capability does, and what it takes to build it, with the people who set requirements and sign contracts. What you share in Hanover helps build a more resilient defence industrial ecosystem in Europe.
Stand Enquiry
Show your capability in context
Defined zones keep conversations focused. Shared, multi-domain halls keep buyers from other domains in view.
Meet the buyers in your domain
Our zones, from the Air & Space Zone to the Joint Support Zone, give buyers a clear way to find you and make the connections across domains that modern operations depend on.
From stand to stage
Your stand shows what your product does. The stage is where you explain why it matters: the technology, the thinking and the problem it was built to solve.
Bring the real thing
Let your product shine on the exhibition floor. With 125,000 square metres of indoor and outdoor space, you can run your product on your stand or in a live demonstration, and our operations team helps you bring your vision to life.
Europe’s next capability decisions start in conversation. Make sure yours is one of them.
Start at the centre of European defence
Germany is Europe’s largest economy and NATO’s second-largest defence spender.
In Hanover, national requirements meet NATO and European Union programmes in the same halls. Whether you are entering the German market or growing your presence in it, you start where the requirement is set.
Meet the people behind the decisions
A senior audience, including more than 800 VIP delegates, with structured networking and formal meetings built in.
Government and armed forces
Ministry of defence representatives, senior military leaders and operational commanders, plus NATO and EU defence officials.Procurement and acquisition
The authorities and acquisition teams who turn requirements into contracts.Industry partners
Prime contractors, system integrators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), alongside small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), technology providers and emerging innovators.
Exhibitor FAQs
- Already exhibiting? Where can I find exhibitor information?Everything you need, including build-up and breakdown times, stand packages, your online profile, your marketing package, the exhibitor regulations and who to contact, is in EZONE, the DSEI Germany exhibitor portal.
- How much does a stand at DSEI Germany cost?Stand prices depend on the size, location and type of stand. Complete the stand enquiry form (here) and the sales team will send you current availability and prices.
- What is included in my exhibitor marketing package?Once you have booked, you'll find full details of your marketing package in EZONE. To learn about marketing and sponsorship opportunities before booking, please complete the stand enquiry form.
- How can I hire a complete stand package?To find out which stand options are available, including complete stand packages, please complete the stand enquiry form. Once you have booked, the stand options and orders are managed in EZONE.
- What are the rules on displaying weapons, ammunition and controlled items?Live ammunition and pyrotechnics may not be displayed, and live firearms, ammunition or pyrotechnics may not be used in demonstrations. Dummy or deactivated weapons may be shown but require the correct import/export licence. Stun grenades and multiple effects cartridge systems (MECS) are prohibited. Anyone exhibiting firearms or ammunition must first obtain the relevant licences and clearances from the German authorities. Certain goods are banned outright, including in brochures and images, for example anti-personnel mines, most cluster munitions, electric-shock devices and restraints. Please read the Compliance & Eligibility to Exhibit policy before booking, and send any questions to security@dsei-germany.com.
- Which product categories can I exhibit under?Exhibitors are grouped into zones: Air & Space Zone, Land Zone, Naval Zone, Cyber & Information Zone, Joint Support Zone, Industrial Solutions Zone, and the International & Regional Pavilions. The sales team can advise which zone suits your products best. Please send any questions on this matter to sales@dsei-germany.com.
- What are the build-up and breakdown times?Once you have booked, the full build-up and breakdown schedule is available in EZONE, the exhibitor portal. If you need an idea of timings to plan before you book, please ask the sales team via the stand enquiry form.
- Is the direct sale of goods to visitors permitted on my stand?DSEI Germany is a trade event. Companies are not permitted to exhibit if their sole or predominant aim is to import goods for immediate resale. Any controlled business or activity at the event requires all necessary trade control licences to be in place beforehand, and compliance audits take place before and throughout the event. The full exhibitor regulations are available in EZONE once you have booked.
- Who do I contact with an exhibitor query?If you're interested in exhibiting, please complete the stand enquiry form. If you've already booked, you'll find your contacts in EZONE. For compliance and security questions, contact security@dsei-germany.com.
Discover the Zones at DSEI Germany
DSEI Germany is organised into clearly defined zones to help visitors navigate the exhibition and focus on areas aligned with their operational or industrial interests. Each zone combines live demonstrations, exhibits, and networking opportunities to support understanding, collaboration, and capability assessment.