Paris Military Expo

• DatesNovember 13–15, 2026
• VenuePalais des Congres de Paris
• LocationParis, France
• CategoryDefense & Security

About Paris Military Expo

Paris Military Expo is a defense and security trade show taking place November 13–15, 2026 at Palais des Congres de Paris in Paris, France. It runs for three days, opening on Friday and closing on Sunday. That is only 33 days away, so most planning deadlines have already passed; focus on travel, staffing and lead capture.

Shows like this one typically draw government and military procurement officials, integrators, security directors, engineers and analysts. We have not been able to confirm an official website for this show yet, so contact the organizer before making any plans.

ShowFloorTips is an independent guide and is not affiliated with the organizer. Dates, venues and rules can change, so confirm the details with the organizer before you book.

What to expect at Paris Military Expo

Defense and security events are formal and often restricted. Badge checks, export rules and confidentiality shape what can be shown and discussed, and many conversations are with long-term partners.

Over three days, traffic usually peaks on the first two days and thins out on the last one. The quieter final day is a good time for longer conversations, visiting other stands and meeting suppliers. Expect most visitors to be government and military procurement officials and their colleagues, often with a short list of suppliers they want to see.

How exhibitors should prepare for Paris Military Expo

Here is a working timeline counted back from the opening day, November 13, 2026:

1. 16 weeks before (Jul 24, 2026) · date passed, do it now if you haven't
   Confirm your booth space and read the exhibitor manual. Book hotels near Palais des Congres de Paris while rates are still normal.
2. 8 weeks before (Sep 18, 2026) · date passed, do it now if you haven't
   Order booth services (power, internet, furniture, cleaning) before the early-rate deadlines, and send graphics to print.
3. 4 weeks before (Oct 16, 2026)
   Ship freight to the advance warehouse if the organizer offers one. Book meetings with the visitors you most want to see. Set up lead capture and train the team on it.
4. One week before (Nov 6, 2026)
   Confirm freight arrived, share the staffing schedule, charge every device, and test your lead capture app with Wi-Fi turned off.

Preparation tips for defense and security shows

• Check registration, security clearance and export control rules for products you plan to display.
• Prepare unclassified briefing material suitable for a general audience.
• Schedule meetings with integrators and procurement officials in advance.

Booth tips for Paris Military Expo

• Keep displays professional and factual; claims are scrutinized.
• Know which information you may and may not share at a public stand.
• Collect only professional contact details, and respect visitors who prefer not to have their badge scanned.
• Walk the hall at Palais des Congres de Paris during move-in to see which entrances and aisles carry the most traffic, and set up your booth so it faces that flow.
• Plan shifts of three to four hours. Standing and talking for three days wears people out, and tired staff let good leads walk past.
• If you expect local buyers in France, bring key material in the local language as well as English, and have prices ready in the local currency.
• Capture every conversation the moment it ends: scan the badge or card, add a one-line note about what the visitor needs, and rate the lead hot, warm or cold. Notes written that evening are already half forgotten.

For a full list of what to bring, use the free booth checklist, and plan the money side with the trade show ROI calculator.

Following up leads after Paris Military Expo

Most of the value of a trade show is created after it closes. Procurement cycles are long and formal, so follow up through the proper channels with documentation.

1. Within 24 hours (by Nov 16, 2026)
   Send a short personal email to every hot lead. Mention one detail from your conversation so they remember you.
2. By Nov 18, 2026
   Send everything you promised at the booth: prices, samples, demo links. Log each lead in your CRM with its rating and notes.
3. By Nov 29, 2026
   Make a second, useful touch: a case study, a short video or an answer to the question they asked. Warm leads often reply to this one.
4. By Dec 15, 2026
   Review results: how many leads became meetings, what each lead cost, and whether Paris Military Expo is worth returning to.

Ready-to-edit messages for each step are in our trade show follow-up email templates.

Getting to Paris

Paris is served by Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Orly (ORY). Paris Nord Villepinte is close to CDG on RER B (Parc des Expositions station), while Paris Expo Porte de Versailles is in the south of the city on metro line 12 and the tram. Check which venue your show uses before booking a hotel. France is in the Schengen area; check whether you need a Schengen visa.

Hotels closest to the venue sell out first during show week, and many organizers offer discounted room blocks that close weeks before the show, so book early. Our city travel guides cover hotels, transport and budgeting for the busiest show cities.

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