FUTURE FORCES FORUM

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

FUTURE
FORCES
FORUM

Name: Future Forces Forum 2026
Start: 2026-10-21
End: 2026-10-23
Location: PVA EXPO Praha

Three days of strategic dialogue, delegation meetings, and an international exhibition in Prague, convened under the patronage of the President of the Czech Republic and the Minister of Defence.

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FUTURE FORCES FORUM: where people, technologies and ideas shaping the future of defence and security come together. The biennial cycle culminates in an international exhibition and expert programme at PVA EXPO PRAHA.

FFF connects the defence and security community across Europe, NATO member states and partner nations, creating opportunities to exchange experience, build new connections and develop real cooperation.

FFF IN NUMBERS

16TH

EDITION

70+

NATIONS

400+

EXHIBITORS

45+

PANELS

AN INTEGRATED PROGRAMME

One week, three dedicated tracks

Strategic dialogue, an international exhibition, and expert panels complement one another in one interconnected programme, allowing participants to connect insights, contacts, and business opportunities across the entire event.

Exhibition

Seven halls and outdoor exhibition space for showcasing technologies across operational domains.

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

Forum

Expert panels across various thematic blocks

Strategic dialogue
Operational dialogue
Bilateral dialogue
State–industry dialogue

Working groups

Closed NATO working groups sessions.

Development of standardization agreements
Interoperability requirements
User requirements
Procurement plans

16TH EDITION

What's new in 2026?

New formats will connect European political leaders, cutting-edge technologies and the international defence and security community.

POLITICAL CONFERENCE

Political Conference

A conference featuring top representatives of European politics, complemented by the voices of Ukrainian officials bringing real-world experience from the ongoing conflict.

INNOVATION PAVILION

S-Tech Ventures Pavilion

The Innovation Pavilion, created in cooperation with S-Tech Ventures, Strategic Partner of FFF 2026, will showcase some of the most advanced defence and security innovations from across Europe. This dedicated space will connect startups, scaleups, and established industrial players with operators, investors, and key decision-makers.

TARGETED CONNECTIONS

Matchmaking

The Future Forces Forum mobile app will be available to download ahead of the event. Registered participants will be able to connect with one another, search for contacts among exhibitors, partners, delegations and experts, and arrange meetings. The app also carries the overview of exhibitors and partners and the full programme with details of every session.

AVAILABLE BEFORE THE EVENT

PROGRAMME

The programme is regularly updated

Day 01

Monday

19 / 10 · 2026

Day 02

Tuesday

20 / 10 · 2026

Day 03

Wednesday

21 / 10 · 2026

PVA EXPO Praha

09.30 – 18.00
Defence & Security Innovation ForumTBD
10.15 – 12.00
Future Forces ConferenceENTRANCE HALL III · CONGRESS HALL 1
09.30 – 18.00
Exhibitor Presentations & Live DemonstrationsEXHIBITOR STAGE
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
European Defence Resilience Forum: From Reliance to ReadinessTBD
13.30 – 18.00
Future of Civil Security ConferenceTBD
19.15 – 19.30
FFF Innovation AwardsHALL 7

Day 04

Thursday

22 / 10 · 2026

PVA EXPO Praha

09.00 – 17.00
Future Forces ExhibitionHALLS 1–5, HALL 8, OUTDOOR EXHIBIT AREA
09.30 – 17.00
Exhibitor Presentations & Live DemonstrationsEXHIBITOR STAGE
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 – 15.00
Future Forces ExhibitionHALLS 1–5, HALL 8, OUTDOOR EXHIBIT AREA
09.30 – 15.00
Exhibitor Presentations & Live DemonstrationsEXHIBITOR STAGE
09.30 – 15.00
Future of Cyber Conference · Live Hacking Zone · Cyber Escape RoomCYBER PAVILION · HALL 2
09.30 – 15.00
Future of Civil Security ConferenceTBD
09.30 – 15.00
CBRN Defence Technology & Innovation ForumTBD
09.30 – 15.00
MESAS'26 – Modelling & Simulation for Autonomous Systems ConferenceTBD
09.30 – 15.00
Security and Defence Interest in Space ConferenceTBD
09.30 – 15.00
Defence & Security Innovation ForumTBD

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OPERATIONAL DOMAINS

Five domains, one exhibition floor

Capability showcases, live demonstrations and expert panels spanning the operational domains of modern joint operations.

Land

Land forces

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

Air

Air force

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

Naval

Naval forces

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

Cyber

Cyber operations

Cyber defence, information operations, electronic warfare and protection of critical infrastructure.

Space

Space operations

Space situational awareness, secure satellite comms, PNT resilience.

CROSS-CUTTING CAPABILITY THEMES

Artificial intelligence

UAV

Unmanned systems

Robotics

Comms

Communication

C4ISR

Command & control

Sensors

PRINCIPAL SPEAKERS

VOICES SHAPING SECURITY

Leading representatives of governments, armed and security forces, international organisations and industry—all in one place.

OPENING
Petr Pavel
President of the Czech Republic
Office of the President
OPENING
Jaromír Zůna
Minister of Defence
Ministry of Defence
OPENING
Miroslav Hlaváč
Chief of the General Staff
Czech Armed Forces

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INSTITUTIONAL PATRONAGE

Under the patronage of the state and 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.