EUDEX Match & Meet 2026

22 – 25 Sept 2026 | Essen, Germany

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22 September 2026 - 25 September 2026

Essen, Germany

Messe Essen

EUDEX Match & Meet 2026

Registration open until 25 Sept 2026

EUDEX Match & Meet 2026

Building Partnerships for European Defence and Security

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Welcome to EUDEX Connect & Meet, the official B2B matchmaking platform of the EURO DEFENCE EXPO (EUDEX) 2026.

Connect with suppliers, manufacturers, integrators, procurement organizations, armed forces, research institutions, and innovators through targeted B2B matchmaking. Efficient and pre-arranged meetings help you uncover new opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and drive innovation in the defence and security sector.

Participation in the matchmaking is completely free of charge.

How does it work?

  • Register on the platform

  • Create your cooperation profile

  • Browse participant profiles

  • Request meetings with relevant organizations

  • Meet on-site at the EUDEX Matchmaking Area

When and where?

The matchmaking will take place:

  • Tuesday, 22 September from 10-16 h at the North Rhine-Westphalia Joint Stand, Hall 3, Booth B17

  • Wednesday, 23 September from 10-16 h at the North Rhine-Westphalia Joint Stand, Hall 3, Booth B17

  • Thursday, 24 September from 10-12 h at the North Rhine-Westphalia Joint Stand, Hall 3, Booth B17

  • Thursday, 24 September from 15-17 h at the Forum in Hall 3

  • Friday, 25 September from 10-16 h at the North Rhine-Westphalia Joint Stand, Hall 3, Booth B17

Meetings are scheduled in advance via this platform.

About EURO DEFENCE EXPO (EUDEX)

EURO DEFENCE EXPO is Germany's new international trade fair dedicated to defence and security technologies. Hosted alongside the renowned security essen, the event creates a unique platform where military and civilian security stakeholders meet to exchange ideas, showcase innovations and discuss future capability requirements.

EUDEX promotes dialogue between industry, armed forces, government institutions and international partners while highlighting innovative technologies that contribute to European and allied security.

Side Event: "Keep in touch with the Dutch - Defence Innovations from the Netherlands" - Pitching Event for Startups & SMEs, Thursday, 24 September from 13-15 h at the Forum in Hall 3

More information:https://www.b2match.com/e/eudex-2026/components/72041/ktHQeMohSFKA

Why participate?

  • As purchaser - Meet verified suppliers and explore innovative technologies from Europe and beyond.

  • As market/sales manager - Showcase your products and services and meet potential customers or distributors.

  • As product developer - Connect with technology partners from science and business to accelerate innovation.

  • As R&D manager - Build research alliances, for example in the in the context of the European Defence Fund

Key topics:

  • Unmanned systems & robotics

  • Vehicles and large equipment

  • Reconnaissance and surveillance

  • Personal equipment and gear

  • CBRN defence

  • Logistics, supply and support

  • Command and communication

  • Training, education and simulation

  • Cybersecurity & Hybrid Threats

  • AI and software

  • Protection and action

  • Modern industrial manufacturing

Main Organizer

ZENIT GmbH / NRW.Europa

Johannes Böhmer

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