Each zone at the show combines live demonstrations, exhibits, and networking opportunities to support understanding, collaboration and capability assessment.
Find out more about the zones at DSEI Germany 2027, or explore each zone in more detail below.
Who attends DSEI Germany?
Meet the People Who Shape Defence Capability
Government, military, procurement and industry: the decision-makers behind Europe's defence priorities, together in Hanover.
DSEI Germany attracts a senior and international audience from across defence and security. Attendees include government officials, military leaders, procurement authorities, and industry representatives, all engaged in capability development, acquisition, and delivery.
The event is structured to support engagement across national and international defence priorities, with a strong focus on European and allied cooperation.
The event is structured to support engagement across national and international defence priorities, with a strong focus on European and allied cooperation.
Delegations and Defence Leaders
Official delegations and senior leaders responsible for defence policy, procurement and capability.
DSEI Germany welcomes senior VIPs and official delegations working in defence policy, procurement and acquisition, operational planning, and capability development. Through the VIP Delegation Programme, our experienced in-house team builds each delegation a tailored visit aligned to its capability priorities, and connects it with the exhibitors most relevant to that agenda.For exhibitors, that means your product and technology are presented to the people behind procurement decisions.
Partners Across Borders
Allied nations and Germany's regional industry, on one show floor.
International Pavilions bring together delegations and exhibitors from across the global defence community, supporting engagement with national defence markets and industrial partners.
Germany’s Regional Pavilions showcase domestic defence capability and innovation, connecting international exhibitors and visitors with local suppliers, manufacturers, and technology providers.
This mix supports cross-border collaboration and supply chain development.
Germany’s Regional Pavilions showcase domestic defence capability and innovation, connecting international exhibitors and visitors with local suppliers, manufacturers, and technology providers.
This mix supports cross-border collaboration and supply chain development.
Companies Delivering Capability
Primes, integrators, SMEs and emerging tech, all under one roof.
DSEI Germany brings together a wide range of exhibitors, from prime contractors and system integrators to SMEs and emerging technology companies.
A full exhibitor list will be published closer to the event, providing attendees and exhibitors with visibility of participating organisations and supporting targeted meeting planning.
Join them on the show floor
DSEI Germany · 9–12 March 2027 · Hanover Fairgrounds
Discover the Zones at DSEI Germany
Discover the Zones at DSEI Germany
Structured around the Bundeswehr operational model, every zone delivers an immersive multi-domain experience under one roof—combining live demonstrations, exhibits, and high-level networking to drive strategic collaboration and capability assessment.