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SecD-Day Conference & Exhibition 2027

Trade-orientedMid-sizeIn-personInternational draw
📅 2 February 2027 – 3 February 📍 Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre, Helsinki, FI ↗ 🏢 Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre & Finnish Defence and Aerospace Industries (PIA) 🔁 biennial

190

Exhibitors

4,191

Attendees

SecD-Day is the largest defence industry conference and exhibition in Finland, focused on security, space, and aviation technologies, bringing together industry professionals, authorities, and international delegations for networking and innovation.

Attendees: Defense forces, ministry officials, border guard, customs, security authorities, industry professionals.

Exhibitor mix: Defence, Security, Space, Aviation tech. 190 exhibitors in 2025 (Halls 4-5).

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Venue

Messukeskus Helsinki, Expo and Convention Centre

Exhibition centre · 58,000 m² · 7 halls · ~10,000 people

Finland's largest exhibition and convention centre, located in the Pasila district of Helsinki. Features 58,000 sqm of indoor exhibition space across 7 halls, 40 meeting rooms, and a 4,400-seat auditorium.

📍 Messuaukio 1, 00520 Helsinki, FI

Operated by The Finnish Fair Corporation

66 events tracked at this venue → Venue website ↗

Organizer

Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre & Finnish Defence and Aerospace Industries (PIA)

Nonprofit · Helsinki, Finland

Association representing the Finnish defence, aerospace, and security industries.

Why people attend

Networking with Nordic and international defence officials, evaluating new security products, and participating in high-level conference sessions regarding comprehensive security.

Exhibitor categories

Defence TechnologySecurity SystemsAerospace TechnologiesCybersecurity SolutionsGovernment and Defence Organisations

Sample matches

Filtered to a Series-B SaaS ICP. Your filter will be different.

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91 — High
Enterprise SaaS200–500 employeesAmsterdam, NL

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79 — Medium
Cloud platform50–200 employeesLondon, UK

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Speakers

23 speakers at SecD-Day Conference & Exhibition

E

Esa Rautalinko

Chairman of the Board · PIA

"Opening Ceremony"

defence industrysecurity
A

Antti Häkkänen

Minister of Defence of Finland · Ministry of Defence of Finland

"Opening Address"

defencesecurity

Also speaking at Maatalouskone 2026, Operative Days

S

Stacy A. Cummings

General Manager · NATO Support and Procurement Agency

"Keynote Address"

NATOprocurementdefence

Also speaking at Maatalouskone 2026, Operative Days

J

Jan Pie

Secretary General · ASD - European Association of the Aerospace, Defence, Security, and Space Manufacturing Industry

"All-Finnish Panel “There is no defence without industry”"

defence industryEuropean cooperation

Also speaking at Maatalouskone 2026, Operative Days

T

Tarja Jaakkola

Assistant Secretary General, Defence Investment · NATO

"All-Finnish Panel “There is no defence without industry”"

NATOdefence investment
O

Olli Ruutu

Finnish National Armaments Director · Ministry of Defence

"All-Finnish Panel “There is no defence without industry”"

armamentsdefence policy
J

Jari Mikkonen

Major General, Deputy Chief of Staff for Armaments and Logistics · Joint Command

"All-Finnish Panel “There is no defence without industry”"

armamentslogisticsdefence

Also speaking at Maatalouskone 2026, Operative Days

J

Jonas Cederlöf

Policy Officer · European Commission

"All-Finnish Panel “There is no defence without industry”"

EU defence policy
P

Petri Reiman

Senior Vice President · Insta

"Importance of technological cooperation between Ukrainian and EU Defence Companies"

UkraineEU defence cooperation
J

Jussi Järvinen

Executive Vice President, Finland · Patria Group

"Advance European Joint Programs"

European joint programmesdefence
J

James Davies

CEO and Co-owner · Davie Shipbuilding

"The role of industry in strengthening international defense and security relations"

shipbuildinginternational defence relations
P

Patrik Rautaheimo

Chairman of the Board · Elomatic

"Advanced simulations in practice: driving technological leadership in the defence industry"

simulationsdefence technology
M

Markku Riekkola

Sales Director · Millog Oy

"The Art of Arctic Support"

arcticdefence logistics
J

Jens Elstermeier

SVP, Head of Business Development & Strategy, Defence & Intelligence Germany · CGI

"AI Felix – three insights from AI projects working with the armed forces"

AIdefence
S

Sauli Eloranta

Vice President Defence · VTT

"What is new in New Defence – Insights and Industry Pioneers’ experiences: How can defence forces and traditional defence industrial companies benefit from dual-use technologies"

dual-use technologiesdefence innovation
J

Julie Marionneau

Director of International Relations · ADS Group

"Panel discussion on Nordic Cooperation"

supply chain securityLithuanian defensestrategic partnerships

Also speaking at DSEI 2027

+ 7 more speakers at this event.

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Frequently asked questions

When is SecD-Day Conference & Exhibition?+
SecD-Day Conference & Exhibition takes place on 2 February 2027 to 3 February 2027.
Where is SecD-Day Conference & Exhibition held?+
SecD-Day Conference & Exhibition is held at Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre, Helsinki, FI.
Who organises SecD-Day Conference & Exhibition?+
SecD-Day Conference & Exhibition is organised by Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre & Finnish Defence and Aerospace Industries (PIA).
How many exhibitors attend SecD-Day Conference & Exhibition?+
SecD-Day Conference & Exhibition typically hosts approximately 190 exhibitors.
How often is SecD-Day Conference & Exhibition held?+
SecD-Day Conference & Exhibition is held biennial.

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