Core themes include technological sovereignty, industrial resilience and geopolitical innovation dynamics. For exhibitors, this creates an environment of high international relevance with direct access to decision-makers from government, industry and the financial sector.
Strategic topics with a clear industry focus
The conference programme covers central future fields including quantum technologies, biosecurity, the space economy, critical infrastructure, energy security, as well as innovation and investment finance. The agenda combines keynote speeches, special addresses and a total of seven plenary sessions in a clearly structured programme architecture – ranging from the strategic assessment of global trends to discussions on concrete industrial and technology policy priorities. The division into clearly defined thematic areas enables companies to strongly position their solutions within the broader strategic debate.
The industrial perspective is strengthened by leading partners from the security and defence sector. Among them, the Federation of German Security & Defence Industries (BDSV) supports the format with its industry policy expertise and fosters networking with key industry stakeholders.
Through its thematic structure, GSIS brings exhibitors together with a professional audience that has clear technology, procurement and investment interests. The Summit enables strategic networking and fosters tangible business opportunities.
Enhanced visibility through additional formats
In addition to the main conference, GSIS 2026 will, for the first time, introduce curated side events and partner formats. Expert workshops will create additional touchpoints and provide further interaction opportunities between exhibitors and international decision-makers. The early publication of the programme provides greater planning certainty and facilitates integration into international sales and communication strategies. The two-day main conference on 9–10 December will be complemented by a pre-opening format on 8 December.
Register now – Early Bird until 31 March 2026
Exhibitor registration is now open. Attractive early-bird conditions apply until 31 March 2026.
Further information on exhibiting as well as the full conference agenda can be found here.
Statements
“Through the 2026 conference programme, we are setting clear thematic priorities for the security and innovation community. GSIS creates a high-quality environment that combines international networking, substantive relevance and concrete business prospects for exhibitors,” says Heiko M. Stutzinger, CEO of Hamburg Messe und Congress.
“The programme defines the issues that will shape security policy and technological development in the years ahead. We deliberately bring together international decision-makers, industry and technological expertise, creating a platform with clear strategic orientation,” adds Dimitrios Argirakos, Executive Chair of GSIS.
About the International Institute for Strategic Studies
The Global Security and Innovation Summit is based on the combined expertise of its partner institutions. The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) is an internationally renowned think tank for security and defence policy with deep knowledge of regional geopolitics and geo-economics. It is known for high-level forums such as the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue (Asia), the IISS Manama Dialogue (Middle East), and the IISS Prague Defence Summit (Europe). The international research team offers analyses relevant to government and business.
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