Publication date: July 07, 2026
On June 19-20, 2026, representatives of our law firm will participate in the Warsaw Defense Trade Fair (WTO 2026), which will be held at the EXPO XXI Exhibition Center in Warsaw. This is the first edition of a completely new trade fair and conference event, created in response to the growing importance of the defense sector, national security, and technologies supporting Poland’s institutional, economic, and social resilience. The fair is held under the honorary patronage of the Ministry of Interior and Administration and the Minister of National Defense. The event is informally referred to as a “mini-MSPO in Warsaw” – a capital city-based, intimate alternative to the September International Defense Industry Fair in Kielce, open not only to professionals but also – on the second day – to the general public.
The goal of the Warsaw Defense Fair is to integrate key groups responsible for national security and to create a space for dialogue, collaboration, and exchange of experiences between public administration, the military, uniformed services, the defense industry, the technology sector, the investor community, and military universities. The event combines exhibition, conference, and networking elements , creating a platform for showcasing modern technologies, exchanging expert knowledge, and building business relationships in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the Polish economy.
The trade fair program is divided into two complementary days, representing one of the most distinctive solutions adopted by the organizers. Friday, June 19, 2026, will be an industry day (B2B/B2G), intended exclusively for companies, institutions, and business partners. Industry registration is required. This day will be a platform for meetings and discussions between individuals and entities interested in establishing cooperation in the defense and security sector, including representatives of public administration and local governments, soldiers and uniformed services, representatives of companies in the defense and technology sectors, investors, industry advisors, and representatives of military universities. The program focuses on key challenges facing the defense and national security sectors, including conferences, panel discussions, and business and institutional meetings concerning the development of the Polish defense industry, modernization of the Armed Forces, public procurement in the defense sector, and cross-sectoral cooperation.
Saturday, June 20, 2026, will be an open day (B2B/B2G/B2C), also open to the public interested in security, defense, and shooting. The second day significantly complements the industry portion and expands the event to include the general public, as well as educational and outreach communities. It will feature demonstrations of equipment and technologies in near-operational settings, demonstration zones by exhibitors and manufacturers, presentations of solutions in cybersecurity, drones, communications, and critical infrastructure protection, as well as numerous lectures for enthusiasts. Topics covered include firearms licenses – myths and legal realities, training and shooting sports, hearing and eye protection, safety and ergonomics at the shooting range, and civic preparedness for crisis situations.
Over 100 exhibitors will be present at the fair, representing a full cross-section of entities active in the Polish defense and security sector. Exhibitors include military units such as the 1st Warsaw Armored Brigade and the 18th Capital Territorial Defense Brigade, international technology companies, including 3M Poland, which presents personal protection solutions for the defense sector, and Artec 3D with 3D scanners used in military applications. The shooting and equipment segment will be strongly represented, with companies such as House of Guns , Hubertus Pro Hunting , Kaliber, 4HUNTING, Kolba, 4SHOOTER, Son of Gun , Jammas , and Wolfer. Group and Works11. The event is also partnered by the Legia Warsaw Central Military Sports Club – Shooting Section.
The exhibition covers cutting-edge weapons, equipment, facilities and technologies used in the defense and security sector: unmanned systems and drones, cybersecurity solutions, tactical communications and communication technologies, critical infrastructure protection, personal protective equipment, 3D scanning and simulation technologies, individual soldier equipment, as well as solutions in the area of civil defense and population protection.
The WTO 2026 program will unfold simultaneously across three conference stages. The industry day will be dedicated to the most important strategic challenges facing the defense sector – the technical modernization of the Polish Armed Forces, the development of the domestic arms industry, cooperation with foreign partners, public procurement in the defense sector, new dual-use technologies , and the role of the private sector in building national resilience. The second day, open to the public, will feature lectures and discussions covering a much broader range of topics – from legal issues concerning access to weapons and individual security, through shooting sports and defense training, to preparing society for crisis situations and disseminating knowledge about modern defense technologies.
The significance of the event from a legal perspective
The establishment of the Warsaw Defense Fair is part of the broader context of the dynamic development of the Polish defense sector, which in recent years has become one of the most important areas of public and private investment, generating significant demand for legal services. From the firm’s perspective, issues related to public procurement in the defense sector, regulations regarding trade in arms and dual-use technologies, export controls, protection of classified information, cybersecurity in the context of the NIS2 directive, intellectual property rights in defense technology projects, and financing of projects from European funds (including the European Defense Fund and ASAP), as well as the development of regulations regarding artificial intelligence in military applications in light of the European AI Act . The participation of representatives of the KG LEGAL KIEŁTYKA GŁADKOWSKI law firm in this event is a natural element of tracking the development of one of the fastest-growing sectors of the Polish economy and building competences in the area of law related to new defense technologies.
The Warsaw Defense Fair 2026 demonstrates that security and defense are no longer the exclusive domain of the military and state administration. They have become an area of broad cross-sectoral cooperation, with technology companies, investors, academia, non-governmental organizations, and informed citizens playing key roles. The development of this sector today requires not only advanced technological competencies but also an appropriate legal, regulatory, and institutional environment.
Link to the event: https://wto26.exposupport.pl/program
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