Defence & Security 09.05. – 11.05.2025
Prague

EUDIS Defence Hackathon

On the weekend of 9–11 May 2025, Prague will become one of eight European cities to host the EUDIS Defence Hackathon – an international event focused on finding technological solutions in the field of defence and security. The Czech round of the hackathon is organized by the Prague Innovation Institute in cooperation with the EU Defence Innovation Scheme. FUTURE FORCES FORUM is a Community Partner of the Czech part of the hackathon.

The main topic is: Rapid Defence Solutions for the Ukrainian Battlefield and Beyond

The announced challenges are as follows:

1. Enhanced Situational Awareness and Tactical Surveillance Systems
2. Cost-Effective Protective Gear for Frontline Defence
3. Advanced Medical Support for Frontline Care

Global NETWORKING 19.10. – 23.10.2026
Prague and PVA EXPO PRAGUE

FUTURE FORCES FORUM – Global Networking 2026

Future Forces Exhibition | Expert Panels | NATO Working Groups Sessions | Networking

FUTURE FORCES FORUM consists of a compilation of events and activities at a high political, security, military and expert level. All events are primarily focused on the presentation of current and future needs of the armed and security forces, state-of-the-art technologies and R&D programmes with interactions between all involved participants due to the interconnected topics. 

19 – 23 October 2026 | Official NATO working groups sessions /Prague/

20 – 22 October 2026 | Future Air Force Conference – Pilot Training: Basic, Advanced and Tactical Training; UAS Training /Prague & PVA EXPO PRAGUE/

21 – 23 October 2026 | Future Forces Exhibition & Forum – International exhibition of defence and security technologies Future Forces, expert panels and FFF networking activities /PVA EXPO PRAGUE/

Expert Groups 19.10. – 23.10.2026
Prague and PVA EXPO PRAGUE

NATO Working Groups Sessions

FUTURE FORCES FORUM has long been working closely with NATO, EDA and other international organisations. 

NATO civilian and military structures, including Alliance organisations and agencies, regularly participate in the FFF program. The international activities of the FFF 2026 include organisation of official meetings of the NATO working groups – NATO Army Armaments Group (NAAG) and NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA).

Exhibition 21.10. – 23.10.2026
PVA EXPO PRAGUE

Future Forces Exhibition & Forum 2026

International exhibition of defence and security technologies

Future Forces Exhibition is an international exhibition of the latest technologies in the field of defence and security held in cooperation with the Ministry of Defence, Armed Forces of the Czech Republic, Ministry of the Interior, Czech Police, Fire and Rescue Service, Prison Service, Customs Administration, NATO civil and military structures, European Defence Agency (EDA) and many other relevant national and international institutions. It is the most important event of its kind organised in Prague.

350+ Exhibitors from 35+ countries | 8,000+ participants from 70+ countries