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Programs for U.S. Exporters at DSEI 2023

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Programs for U.S. Exporters at DSEI 2023

DSEI is the largest defense trade show in Europe, held biennially.  DSEI 2023, in the most significant and largest iteration of the show in its 24-year history, will tackle the theme of ‘Achieving an Integrated Force’. Highlighting the pertinence of integrating across the five operational domains of Air, Cyber, electromagnetic activities (CEMA), Land, Sea and Space.  Featuring over 2,800 defense and security suppliers from 40+ countries and over 35,000 attendees, DSEI is the premier hybrid event of its kind and is crucial in bringing governments, the armed forces and the wider industry together.

DSEI is held in partnership with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), with the United States as the primary non-UK exhibitor and provider of military technology.   The USA Pavilion will feature approximately 180 exhibitors with an additional 40 U.S. companies directly outside of the pavilion.   To support the U.S. exhibitors, the U.S. Commercial Service will be offering the following complimentary programs at DSEI.



Wednesday, Sep. 13, 10:00AM
USA Pavilion
Open to U.S. Companies

Learn How NATO Operates and How to Become a Supplier Within its Extensive Network.  Briefing Will Feature Ira Bel, Commercial Specialist at U.S. Embassy/U.S. Commercial Service Brussels and Carlos Ferrer Lopez, Chief of Branch Policy, Procedures & Business Information, NSPA (to be confirmed)

Wednesday, Sep. 13, 1:00PM-3:30PM
USA Pavilion
Open to U.S. & UK Companies

Registration Required
Click here to register.

  • 1PM U.S.-UK Industry Networking Lunch in USA Pavilion (for U.S. & UK Companies Only)
    Join the UK MOD and UK defense companies for a networking lunch.   Guides featuring details of participating U.S. and UK companies will be provided before the lunch so that participants can preschedule a meeting at the lunch with companies of interest and strategically network.
     
  • 2PM-3:30PM     Meet the Buyer (MTB) program in USA Pavilion (for U.S. & UK companies only)
    Join the UK MOD and US DoD in an informal event where various organizations within the MOD and DoD will briefly talk about their organization, their plans/priorities/requirements, and how industry can engage with them.  After each MOD/DoD organization has spoken, the event will evolve into a speed dating event where the MOD/DoD organizations will meet with individual UK and U.S. companies for a 5 minute speed date to answer questions, provide feedback, and to provide contact details.  You are then invited to attend a Kallman Worldwide organized VIP Networking Reception in USA Pavilion at 3:30PM.

MOD/DoD organizations already invited and anticipated to attend include:

  • U.S. Army DEVCOM
  • UK MOD Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA)
  • UK MOD Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)
  • UK MOD Future Capability Group
  • UK MOD Defence Equipment and Support
  • U.S. Navy & Royal Navy London Tech Bridge
  • UK Royal Navy NavyX
  • UK Royal Airforce Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO)
  • U.S. Navy Office of Naval Research (ONR)

Wednesday, Sep. 13 3:3OPM
USA Pavilion

Open to All Companies

Join U.S. exhibitors, Government, Industry VIPs, & Other Distinguished Guests for Networking & Cocktails in the USA Pavilion.

Thursday, Sep. 14, 3:00 - 4:30PM
USA Pavilion
Open to U.S. and Australian Companies

Registration Required
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Join the Australian MOD and Australian defense companies for a networking reception in the USA Pavilion.  Refreshments & Light Snacks Provided.  Guides will be distributed featuring the participating U.S. and Australian companies for strategic networking.

Tuesday, Sep. 12 – Thursday, Sep. 14
Open to U.S. and Australian Companies

Registration Required
Click here to register.

Meet One-on-One with U.S. Embassy Defense & Security Commercial Specialists and Officers at DSEI 2023.  During the one-on-one consultations you will have the opportunity to get specific answers to your business issues as well as:

  • Learn about your company’s sales potential in key European markets
  • Discuss your market entry strategies
  • Assess challenges in the marketplace
  • Identify best market opportunities

U.S. Embassy Defense & Security Commercial Specialists from the following markets will be available to meet with you at DSEI 2023:

  • UK
  • France
  • Belgium (including NATO related inquiries)
  • The Netherlands
  • Bulgaria

The U.S. Embassy Commercial Specialists will call on your booth between Sept. 12-14.  Please sign up by completing the form here as soon as possible. 

Questions?


April Redmon, Director

U.S. Commercial Service, Northern Virginia
(703) 235-0103
April Redmon