Showcase Your Capability to Capital, Strategics and Buyers
The Defence Innovation Expo is the curated exhibition layer of the Nord Sloane DSR Investment Summit & Defence Innovation Expo 2026, connecting defence and dual-use companies with investors, strategic partners, primes and government stakeholders.
Limited exhibitor allocation.
Selection is based on strategic fit, sector relevance and audience quality.
More Than a Traditional Exhibition
The Defence Innovation Expo is designed as a curated capability showcase integrated with the investment summit and Deal Room environment.
It is built to help selected companies and partners:
- increase visibility with relevant capital allocators
- meet strategic partners and industry buyers
- position technologies and capabilities in a high-intent environment
- support fundraising, partnerships and market expansion
A curated interface between capital, capability and procurement.
Who You Will Meet
Capital Allocators
GPs, LPs, family offices, strategic investors and defence-focused funds
Defence & Dual-Use Companies
selected growth-stage and innovation-led companies
Primes & Strategic Corporates
defence primes, Tier-1s, Tier-2s and industrial partners
Government & Ecosystem Participants
public sector, trade bodies, innovation agencies and sector specialists
The summit is designed for pre-qualified, high-relevance participation rather than general exhibition footfall.
Exhibitor Opportunities
Innovation Pod
from EUR 3,500
For early-stage defence and dual-use companies.
Includes shared showcase presence, 1 exhibitor pass, company listing and expo access.
Standard Exhibitor
from EUR 7,500
For growth-stage companies and specialist suppliers.
Includes dedicated exhibitor presence, 2 exhibitor passes, matchmaking access and inclusion in exhibitor materials.
Strategic Exhibitor
from EUR 15,000
For larger companies, primes, national delegations and strategic ecosystem players.
Includes premium positioning, priority matchmaking, curated introductions and showcase opportunities.
Final package details and availability are confirmed following review of exhibitor fit and space allocation.
Why Exhibit
Position your capability in front of investors and strategic buyers
Access a high-intent DSR audience
Integrate your presence with summit networking and Deal Room activity
Support fundraising, partnership and market-entry objectives
Build visibility within a multi-year DSR investment platform
Create qualified conversations, not general footfall
Exhibitor FAQs
Q: Is the Defence Innovation Expo a separate event?
A: No. It is integrated into the Nord Sloane DSR Investment Summit & Defence Innovation Expo.
Q: Who should exhibit?
A: Defence and dual-use companies, strategic corporates, primes, national delegations, innovation agencies and selected ecosystem partners.
Q: Is participation open to everyone?
A: No. Exhibitor participation is curated and subject to approval.
Q: Are investor introductions included?
A: Selected packages include matchmaking access and curated introductions. Details depend on package level and profile fit.
Q: Can national delegations or groups of companies exhibit?
A: Yes. National pavilion and delegation options can be discussed separately.
Delegate Profiling
A curated defence, security and resilience ecosystem bringing together capital allocators, capability providers, strategic stakeholders and institutional participants.
The Nord Sloane DSR Investment Summit & Defence Innovation Expo is designed as a high-touch environment connecting investors, defence and dual-use companies, strategic corporates, government stakeholders and specialist ecosystem participants within the wider DSR landscape.
Participation is curated and assessed based on sector relevance, institutional standing, strategic fit, investment activity and operational relevance.
50%
Capital Allocators
Venture capital, growth equity, private equity, family offices and strategic capital platforms.
- Defence-focused investment funds
- Family offices and UHNW investors
- Institutional LPs
- Strategic and sovereign investors
- Corporate venture and investment teams
Focused on deal flow, co-investment and strategic partnerships.
35%
Defence & Dual-Use Capability Providers
Growth-stage companies, strategic suppliers and emerging defence technologies.
- AI and autonomy
- Cybersecurity and resilience
- ISR and sensing technologies
- Aerospace and space
- Advanced engineering and infrastructure systems
Focused on fundraising, partnerships, procurement visibility and market expansion.
10%
Legal, Advisory & Strategic Ops
Advisory infrastructure supporting transactions, partnerships and strategic execution.
- Investment banks
- Legal advisors
- Strategy consultancies
- Placement agents
- Specialist ecosystem advisors
Focused on transactions, strategic relationships and ecosystem positioning.
5%
Government & National Security
Select institutional and sovereign representation across the DSR ecosystem.
- Defence innovation units
- Procurement stakeholders
- National delegations
- Strategic policy representatives
- Trade and investment agencies
Participation is selective and strategically curated.
Curated Matchmaking & Engagement
- Pre-event profiling and intake
- Human-vetted introductions
- Sector and mandate alignment
- Deal Room integration
- Investor and strategic matchmaking
- High-quality networking environments
The summit integrates structured delegate profiling, targeted introductions and curated networking environments designed to improve meeting relevance and strategic engagement.
The platform is intentionally designed to prioritise qualified engagement, strategic introductions and long-term ecosystem connectivity rather than volume-driven conference networking or general exhibition footfall.
Request Exhibitor Information
Exhibitor places are limited and curated based on strategic fit, sector relevance, and institutional standing within the DSR landscape.
Contact Our Team
For sponsorship, exhibitor opportunities, partnerships and strategic enquiries, please contact our team directly.
Anu
Khurmi
DSR Advisor
anu@nordsloane.co.uk
Brian P.
Luining
DSR Venture Partner
brian@nordsloane.co.uk
Karina G. Shevchenko
Founding Partner
karina@nordsloane.co.uk
We welcome discussions with investors, exhibitors, strategic partners and ecosystem stakeholders.