Defence Systems & Equipment International

With technology spanning land, air, sea and security applications, the event is one of the world's largest defence and security exhibitions. Because DSEi is held at ExCeL in London's Docklands, the venue's location allows visiting warships to berth beside the exhibition halls as well as enable various naval suppliers to conduct demonstrations in the Royal Victoria Docks. The organisers anticipate similar numbers of visitors to the last time the event was held in 2007 – around 26,500 – however, this year's event has grown by 10%. Working with UKTi DSO, DSEi's organisers have invited foreign delegations and high ranking senior visitors from around the world. The last DSEi saw 77 official delegations attending from 50 countries.