On 16 – 18 October 2024, Prague hosted the most significant domestic event in the field of defence and security — the Future Forces Exhibition & Forum. This traditional international gathering welcomed over 8,500 professionals and 1,100 official delegates from more than 70 countries worldwide.

Video: Future Forces Exhibition & Forum 2024 / YouTube

Among the most prominent guests were the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, Minister of Defence, Jana Černochová, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jan Lipavský, Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces, Lt. Gen. Karel Řehka, and other distinguished guests.

A total of 340 exhibitors from 34 countries showcased technologies and solutions across 16,570 m² of exhibition space in five halls. Compared to the previous edition in 2022, this represents a significant increase of several dozen percent. The event saw a 70% rise in the number of exhibitors, while the indoor exhibition area expanded by 36%.

The increasing international prestige of the Future Forces Exhibition & Forum is also reflected in the rise in the number of exhibiting countries, from 24 to 34. Six countries participated through national pavilions, marking a 50% increase compared to 2022. An even more striking indicator of the event's significance is the growth in the number of speakers participating in the various expert panels. In 2022, 130 experts took the stage, while in 2024, the number exceeded 280 — a 115% increase.

The event offered participants a platform for information sharing and the exchange of valuable experiences through 45 expert panels, including NATO working group sessions. The opening strategic panel focused on the topic of multidomain operations, future conflicts, and changes in the operational environment. Among the panellists were General Philippe Lavigne (former Supreme Allied Commander Transformation), Lieutenant General Karel Řehka (Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces), and Major General Andrus Merilo (Chief of the General Staff of the Estonian Defence Forces).

Through the active engagement of professionals from various countries, expert discussions, and showcased innovations, the participants of the Future Forces Exhibition & Forum contributed to strengthening international cooperation in security and defence.

For more information about the FUTURE FORCES FORUM events, please visit www.FFF.global

Key Facts – Future Forces Exhibition & Forum 2024:

• 8,500+ participants
• 1,100+ official delegates from over 70 countries
• 340 exhibitors from 34 countries
• 16,570 m² of indoor exhibition space
• 45+ expert panels
• 280+ speakers
• 117 accredited journalists