MAIN EVENTS: 21–23 OCT 2026 · PVA EXPO PRAGUE

FUTURE
FORCES
FORUM

Three days of strategic dialogue, delegations and industry exhibits in Prague, convened under the patronage of the President of the Czech Republic, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defence.

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FUTURE FORCES FORUM: Flagship and collaborative events on a biennial cycle, centred on the programme at PVA EXPO PRAGUE.

FFF.global reflects Prague's role as a biennial global meeting point for the defence and security community across Europe, NATO and Partner Nations.

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QUICK FACTS
16TH
EDITION
70+
NATIONS
400+
EXHIBITORS
45+
PANELS
THREE PARALLEL TRACKS

One week, three dedicated tracks.

The programme is structured so delegates can move freely between strategic dialogue, the industry exhibition, and the expert forum, with no schedule clashes.

01

Exhibition

Seven halls and an outdoor area showcasing exhibits across every operational domain, open to professional visitors, official delegations and accredited media.

  • 400+ exhibitors · 7 halls
  • Innovation awards
  • Live demonstration theatres
  • Matchmaking service
02

Forum

Plenaries and expert panels across three themed days, under the patronage of the President of the Czech Republic.

  • Strategic dialogue
  • Operational dialogue
  • Bilateral dialogue
  • State–industry dialogue
03

Working groups

Closed NATO working groups sessions.

  • Development of standardization agreements
  • Interoperability requirements
  • User requirements
  • Procurement plans
NEW THIS YEAR

What's new in 2026.

Several additions to the 16th edition that connect Europe's political leadership, the most advanced technology, and the forum's own attendees.

POLITICAL CONFERENCE

Political Conference

A major political conference convening Europe's top political leaders, complemented by the voices of Ukrainian politicians who bring real-world experience from the ongoing conflict.

INNOVATION PAVILION

S-Tech Ventures Pavilion

S-Tech Ventures Pavilion

S-Tech Ventures, strategic partner of startups, scaleups, and established industrial players with end users, investors, and key decision-makers: a dedicated space where startups, scaleups, and established industrial players meet operators, investors, and decision-makers.

MATCHMAKING

Matchmaking

The forum actively matches people and companies by supply and demand. Tell us who you'd like to meet, and our team will arrange introductions using our database of exhibitors and delegates.

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PROGRAMME

The detailed programme is regularly updated

Day 01
Monday
19 / 10 · 2026
  • 09.00 – 17.00
    NAAG LCG DSS MeetingPRAGUE
Day 02
Tuesday
20 / 10 · 2026
  • 09.00 – 17.00
    NAAG LCG DSS MeetingPRAGUE
  • 09.00 – 17.00
    NSPA DSEUG MeetingPRAGUE
  • 09.00 – 17.00
    Future Air Force ConferenceGRAND HOTEL PRAGUE TOWERS
Day 03
Wednesday
21 / 10 · 2026
PVA EXPO Praha
  • 09.00 – 17.00
    NAAG LCG DSS MeetingPRAGUE
  • 09.00 – 17.00
    NSPA DSEUG MeetingPRAGUE
  • 09.30 – 18.00
    Defence & Security Innovation ForumTBD
  • 10.15 – 12.00
    Future Forces ConferenceENTRANCE HALL III · CONGRESS HALL 1
  • 10.00 – 18.00
    Exhibitor Presentations & Live DemonstrationsDEMO AREAS
  • 10.00 – 18.00
    Future of Cyber Conference · Live Hacking Zone · Cyber Escape RoomCYBER PAVILION · HALL 2
  • 10.00 – 18.00
    MESAS'26 – Modelling & Simulation for Autonomous Systems ConferenceTBD
  • 13.30 – 18.00
    Political Conference – Empowering European SecurityTBD
  • 13.30 – 18.00
    Future of Civil Security ConferenceTBD
  • 19.00 – 23.00
    FFF Networking ReceptionHALL 7
  • 19.15 – 19.30
    FFF Innovation AwardsHALL 7
Day 04
Thursday
22 / 10 · 2026
PVA EXPO Praha
  • 09.00 – 17.00
    Future Air Force ConferenceGRAND HOTEL PRAGUE TOWERS
  • 09.00 – 17.00
    Future Forces ExhibitionHALLS 1–5, HALL 8 & OUTDOOR EXHIBIT AREA
  • 09.30 – 17.00
    Exhibitor Presentations & Live DemonstrationsDEMO AREAS
  • 09.30 – 17.00
    Future of Cyber Conference · Live Hacking Zone · Cyber Escape RoomCYBER PAVILION · HALL 2
  • 09.30 – 17.00
    Future of Civil Security ConferenceTBD
  • 09.30 – 17.00
    Future C2 ConferenceTBD
  • 09.30 – 17.00
    CBRN Defence Technology & Innovation ForumTBD
  • 09.30 – 17.00
    MESAS'26 – Modelling & Simulation for Autonomous Systems ConferenceTBD
  • 09.30 – 17.00
    Security and Defence Interest in Space ConferenceTBD
  • 09.30 – 17.00
    Future Land Forces PanelTBD
  • 09.30 – 17.00
    Homeland Security & Resilience ConferenceTBD
  • 09.30 – 17.00
    Multi-Domain Autonomous & Robotic Systems PanelTBD
  • 09.30 – 17.00
    Medical ConferenceTBD
  • 09.30 – 17.00
    Multinational Logistics ConferenceTBD
  • 09.30 – 17.00
    Defence & Security Innovation ForumTBD
Day 05
Friday
23 / 10 · 2026
PVA EXPO Praha
  • 09.00 – 17.00
    NAAG LCG DSS MeetingPRAGUE
  • 09.00 – 15.00
    Future Forces ExhibitionHALLS 1–5, HALL 8 & OUTDOOR EXHIBIT AREA
  • 09.30 – 14.00
    Exhibitor Presentations & Live DemonstrationsDEMO AREAS
  • 09.30 – 14.00
    Future of Cyber Conference · Live Hacking Zone · Cyber Escape RoomCYBER PAVILION · HALL 2
  • 09.30 – 14.00
    Future of Civil Security ConferenceTBD
  • 09.30 – 14.00
    CBRN Defence Technology & Innovation ForumTBD
  • 09.30 – 14.00
    MESAS'26 – Modelling & Simulation for Autonomous Systems ConferenceTBD
  • 09.30 – 14.00
    Security and Defence Interest in Space ConferenceTBD
  • 09.30 – 14.00
    Defence & Security Innovation ForumTBD
OPERATIONAL DOMAINS

Five domains, one exhibition floor.

Capability exhibits, demonstration theatres and expert panels mapped to the operational domains of modern joint force deployment.

01

Land

Land forces

Armoured mobility, precision firepower, ground-based air defence and force protection.

02

Air

Air forces

Manned and unmanned military aviation, integrated air defence, strategic airlift.

03

Naval

Naval forces

Riverine and naval capabilities, mine warfare, maritime ISR, coastal protection.

04

Cyber

Cyber

Cyber defence, electronic warfare and protection of critical national infrastructure.

05

Space

Space

Space situational awareness, secure satellite comms, PNT resilience.

CROSS-CUTTING CAPABILITY THEMES
AI
Artificial intelligence
UAV
Unmanned systems
Robotics
Robotics
Comms
Communications
C4ISR
Command & control
Sensors
Sensors
PRINCIPAL SPEAKERS

Under presidential patronage.

The forum brings together senior government, defence and security figures from around the world. Headline speakers take the stage over three days of high-level debate.

  • Petr Pavel · Office of the President
    OPENING
    Petr Pavel
    President of the Czech Republic
    Office of the President
  • Jaromír Zůna · Ministry of Defence
    OPENING
    Jaromír Zůna
    Minister of Defence
    Ministry of Defence
  • Gen. Karel Řehka · Czech Armed Forces
    OPENING
    Gen. Karel Řehka
    Chief of the General Staff
    Czech Armed Forces
INSTITUTIONAL PATRONAGE

Under the patronage of the state and allied institutions.

Held under the auspices of and in cooperation with government institutions, state administration, the armed and security forces of the Czech Republic, and key structures of NATO and the European Union.

Office of the President
Office of the President
CZECH REPUBLIC
Office of the Government
Office of the Government
CZECH REPUBLIC
Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence
CZECH REPUBLIC
Ministry of the Interior
Ministry of the Interior
CZECH REPUBLIC
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
CZECH REPUBLIC
Czech Armed Forces
Czech Armed Forces
GENERAL STAFF
NATO
NATO
NATO STRUCTURES
European Union
European Union
EU STRUCTURES

POWERED BY

GENERAL PARTNER
Czechoslovak Group
STRATEGIC PARTNER
Stechventures
R&D PARTNER
University of Defence
PARTNER
Rescue Trailer — Tactical Mobility Solutions
VENUE & LOGISTICS

PVA EXPO PRAGUE.

The largest multi-function complex in Prague, direct metro connection.

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HOW TO GET THERE
AIRPORT
VÁCLAV HAVEL · 45 MIN / 25 KM
MILITARY AIRBASE
KBELY · 10 MIN / 4 KM
HALLS
10 · 37,000 M² EXHIBITION FLOOR
FOR MEDIA

Media accreditation.

Accreditation for journalists, photographers and crews is issued by the FFF Secretariat. Accredited media receive access to all public halls, selected panels and press briefings.

ACCREDITATION OPEN

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ACCREDITATION FOR VISITORS, DELEGATIONS, EXHIBITORS AND MEDIA IS ISSUED BY THE FFF SECRETARIAT.