Traditionally, in September, Targi Kielce - Polish exhibition centre located in Kielce - turns into the meeting place. MSPO brings together the most important representatives of the world's defense industry. Every year, MSPO reflects the global geopolitical situation; the 2024 International Defense Industry Exhibition is held under the banner of Poland's anniversary of NATO anniversary.
The Targi Kielce International Defense Industry Exhibition has attracted exhibitors and visitors from all over the world for years. MSPO has always been the platform for exchanging experiences, presenting the latest technologies and establishing international business contacts. This trade show offers an excellent opportunity for defense companies to present their latest products and services and establish strategic partnerships.
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"This is another record-breaking MSPO with 736 exhibitors, and numerous companies from 34 countries around the world, including the most numerous representations from Australia, the USA and United Kingdom. Russia's aggression against Ukraine keeps causing tensions throughout Europe. Defense spending needs to be increased - it is clear to all of us, i.e. the general public, the economy and political milieus. Our government has allocated a record-breaking 4 per cent of GDP for this purpose," says Andrzej Mochoń PhD, President of the Management Board of Targi Kielce. "The need for equipment and supplies will increase, which translates into great interest in the trade show. I believe that this interest will not decrease even if the war in Ukraine ends as tensions between superpowers and political blocs will continue. A decade of increased defense spending lies ahead of us," explains Mr Mochoń.
This year's MSPO gathers leading producers and suppliers of military equipment, experts and decision-makers who discuss the future of defense, safety and security. The show's agenda includes discussion panels, technology presentations and numerous business meetings designed to exchange knowledge and experiences.
Not only is the International Defense Industry Exhibition Poland's largest defense industry exhibition, but it is also one of the world's most prominent events. For years, MSPO has been third-largest and most important platform which serves the purpose of knowledge and experience exchange, ranked after Paris EUROSATORY and London DSEI. Andrzej Duda, the Republic of Poland President has granted his auspices to the expo. The Polish Armaments Group is the Strategic Partner of MSPO.
Armed Forces Exhibition under the NATO banner
This year's MSPO features the Armed Forces Exhibition jubilee exhibition;the exhibition held under the banner of "Poland; 25 years in NATO, safe and secure for 25 years" emphasises the importance of Poland's membership in the North Atlantic Alliance for national and international security. The main theme is an excellent opportunity to present the achievements and progress made by the Polish armed forces since Poland joined the alliance. The exhibition includes a mission town, a patrol boat and a snowmobile. Every year, over 1,000 Polish soldiers take part in the exhibition arrangement.
Contracts and agreements
Last year's MSPO witnessed many significant contracts and agreements signed at the show. These have had a considerable impact on the development of the Polish defense industry. The most important transactions include contracts for the supply of modern defense systems, cooperation with international partners and contracts for modernising and refurbishing existing military equipment. The contracts list includes cooperation between MESKO and the Armament Agency for the supply of ammunition for the Polish Armed Forces, agreements between PCO SA and VIGO SA regarding the development and implementation of cooled IR matrices (production and marketing), and a number of agreements signed by PGZ.
This year's show witnesses a galore of important contracts officially signed, including the long-awaited contract for the supply of K2 tanks, which is intended to strengthen the combat capabilities of the Polish armed forces. The contract covers both the delivery of new units and the transfer of technology, which will contribute to the development of the Polish arms industry. This strategic agreement is one of many that have been concluded at this year's show, highlighting the importance of MSPO as a key platform for negotiating and finalising important transactions in the defense sector.
Knowledge packed MSPO
The Expo is not only a unique exhibition and business discussions platform. Many topical, knowledge-packed meetings bring together leading experts and representatives of the defense industry are also on the agenda. The National Scientific Conference "Cooperation of defense sector enterprises with civilian enterprises and research and development units"is part of the show;the Institute of International Relations and Public Policies, the Institute for Security and Safety at the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences of the Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce and Targi Kielce SA hold the sessin n the firsst Expo day, i.e. 3 September 2024. The seminar is devoted to the cooperation of Polish defense companies united in the Polish Armaments Group with civilian companies, universities, institutes, and research and development units. This topic takes on importance in the face of the war beyond the eastern border.
Another pivotal event - the seminar focuses on prospects of cooperation with the American army in Poland" organised by the Ministry of Development and Technology - Department of Commerce and International Cooperation. The participants will learn about the practical aspects of cooperation with the U.S. armed forces operating in Poland, which is particularly important given the growing presence of American troops in the region. There are many more events that accompany this year's MSPO – you can check out the agenda of the exhibition on its official web-site.
The MSPO 2024 is held from 3 to 6 September 2024 The organizers of the exhibition look forward to seeing you at Targi Kielce's show.
Defense Express Media & Consulting Company has been engaged with the Targi Kielce Exhibition & Congress Center and acted as an information partner for the MSPO International Defense Industry Exhibition since 2013.
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