Dse Drone Security Expo 2026 brought together 30 exhibiting companies from 10 countries. The countries with the most exhibitors were Poland (17), Ukraine (3), United States (2) and Germany (1). By sector, the largest groups were Security & Defense (9) and Automation & Robotics (3).
Critical infrastructure operators and security suppliers are increasingly focused on countering airborne unmanned threats. On 7 and 8 October 2026 Dse Drone Security Expo arrives at EXPO Kraków to bring together drone manufacturers, security providers and service operators.
Practical details and venue
Dse Drone Security Expo 2026 will be held at EXPO Kraków, the International Exhibition and Convention Centre with a usable area of 14,000 m² and two large pillar‑free halls. The facility supports field trials and large scale demonstrations.
The listed address is 9 Galicyjska Street, 31-586 Kraków. Published opening hours are 9:00–16:00 on Wednesday and 9:00–15:00 on Thursday. Trade visitors can obtain free admission after online registration; non-registered entry carries a fee in local currency.
Exhibitor and visitor profile
Exhibitors include manufacturers and distributors of counter‑drone systems, specialized drone producers, software developers, component suppliers and training centers. Co‑organizers highlight participation by companies focused on C‑UAS technologies.
Visitors encompass managers of critical infrastructure, energy and telecommunications representatives, military and police units, emergency services, public sector officials, surveyors and academic researchers. The mix targets both operational buyers and technical evaluators.
Program elements and live demonstrations
The fair features live BVLOS flight demonstrations, drone neutralization simulations and equipment testing in areas designated for trials. An expert program combines technical sessions, workshops and debates with regulators and representatives from energy and industrial sectors.
Field demonstrations are central to the format, enabling side‑by‑side comparison of detection, tracking and mitigation solutions under controlled conditions.
Practical advice for B2B prospecting at the expo
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Prioritize targets. Focus outreach on infrastructure operators and uniformed services that match your offering and are listed in the fair profiles.
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Prepare demo scripts and KPIs. With BVLOS and neutralization trials on site, bring concise demonstration scripts, clear performance metrics and interoperability notes to share with technical teams.
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Have certification and compliance ready. Public buyers and security agencies often require documentation to move from evaluation to procurement; keep these files accessible.
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Book meetings in advance. Use the exhibitor panel and organiser contacts to schedule meetings and demo slots before the show opens.
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Propose short pilots. Offer time‑boxed proofs of concept with defined deliverables and testing criteria to shorten procurement cycles.
Final note and registration
The EXPO Kraków layout supports complex operational demonstrations, so vendors combining hardware mitigation with command‑and‑control software are likely to benefit from on‑site trials. For registration, detailed program and exhibitor information consult the official site at https://dronesecurityexpo.pl/en. The event concentrates technologies and user profiles relevant to those protecting critical assets from aerial threats.
