Defence Manufacturing & Materials Expo 2027
Defence Manufacturing & Materials Expo (DMME) 2027 is a two-day exhibition and conference focused on European defense manufacturing, advanced materials, industrial production, and supply-chain development.
The event brings together defense manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), tier-two and tier-three suppliers, engineering specialists, and procurement professionals to examine the capabilities and requirements of Europe’s expanding defense industrial base.
With a particular focus on Central and Eastern Europe, DMME will feature manufacturers and suppliers from Poland, Czechia, Ukraine, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Baltic states, alongside participants from Western Europe, North America, and partner nations.
The exhibition will cover technologies and processes supporting defense production, including precision engineering, advanced materials, additive manufacturing, munitions, drones, robotics, and defense electronics. Attendees will also have opportunities to meet suppliers, discuss procurement requirements, and examine regional manufacturing capacity.
When is Defence Manufacturing & Materials Expo 2027?
Defence Manufacturing & Materials Expo will take place on April 28–29, 2027, in Katowice, Poland.
The two-day event will feature a manufacturing and materials exhibition, eight conference tracks, and a buyer-supplier matchmaking program.
Themes
DMME 2027 will focus on the technologies, materials, and industrial capabilities required to increase European defense production.
Key areas of discussion will include supply-chain resilience, advanced materials, precision machining, manufacturing capacity, and the transition from prototype development to serial production.
The exhibition will cover advanced alloys, composites, coatings, CNC machining, metrology, additive manufacturing, munitions, propulsion, energetic materials, testing, and quality assurance.
Drones, robotics, autonomous systems, and defense electronics will also feature among the technologies represented.
Additional areas of focus include defense procurement, regional offset opportunities, manufacturing investment, regulatory considerations, and the development of supplier networks across Central and Eastern Europe.
What’s On?
Defence Manufacturing & Materials Expo 2027 will combine a specialized exhibition with conference sessions, procurement discussions, and networking opportunities for manufacturers, suppliers, engineering teams, and defense industry representatives.
Exhibition
The exhibition is expected to feature more than 300 suppliers showcasing materials, components, manufacturing equipment, and production technologies used across the defense industry.
Exhibits will cover advanced materials, precision engineering, machining systems, additive manufacturing, propulsion, defense electronics, robotics, and inspection technologies.
The exhibition is designed to connect OEMs and procurement professionals with regional manufacturers and specialist suppliers capable of supporting increased production requirements.
Conference
The conference program will include eight tracks addressing developments across the European defense manufacturing sector.
Discussions will examine industrial capacity, procurement priorities, supply-chain constraints, regional offset opportunities, and the challenges of scaling manufacturing operations.
The program will also address investment in the defense industrial base, including regulatory, environmental, social, and governance (ESG), and dual-use technology considerations.
Conference sessions will be delivered in English, Polish, and Ukrainian, with translation provided.
Buyer-Supplier Matchmaking
A curated matchmaking program will enable manufacturers, suppliers, OEMs, and procurement teams to arrange meetings across both days of the event.
Participants will be able to discuss sourcing requirements, manufacturing capabilities, upcoming procurement opportunities, and potential supplier relationships.
The program will focus on connecting buyers with qualified tier-two and tier-three suppliers across Central and Eastern Europe.
Procurement and Industry Networking
Dedicated networking opportunities will bring together procurement officials, engineering leaders, program managers, manufacturers, and investors.
The event will also include closed-door buyer roundtables and industry briefings examining defense production capacity, procurement requirements, and supplier development.
Who Should Attend?
DMME 2027 is aimed at professionals involved in defense manufacturing, procurement, engineering, industrial investment, and supply-chain management.
Attendees will include OEM representatives, tier-two and tier-three suppliers, materials specialists, design engineers, procurement officers, program managers, and manufacturing executives.
Defense ministries and armed forces procurement teams will have opportunities to assess regional production capabilities and engage directly with manufacturers and specialist suppliers.
Investors and financial institutions working in the defense sector will also be able to meet manufacturers and management teams, with a dedicated investor track addressing the financing of European defense production.
Exhibiting at Defence Manufacturing & Materials Expo
Exhibiting companies will have opportunities to present their manufacturing capabilities, products, and services to defense procurement teams, OEMs, and industry decision-makers.
The event will provide dedicated networking areas, curated matchmaking opportunities, and access to professionals involved in sourcing materials, components, and production technologies.
Exhibitors will also have access to promotional materials and marketing resources before the event, with exhibition stands released in phases.
Tickets and Registration
Attendance is free for verified buyers.
Manufacturers and suppliers interested in exhibiting can apply for exhibition space, while prospective attendees can register through the event website.
Further information is available through the official event registration page.
Where is Defence Manufacturing & Materials Expo 2027?
International Congress Centre (MCK)
plac Sławika i Antalla 1
40-163 Katowice
Poland
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