LAAD Defence & Security 2027

LAAD Defence & Security is Latin America's largest and most important defence and security exhibition. The 16th edition returns to Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro in April 2027, covering every front from the Navy, Army and Air Force to public and corporate security. It is organised by Creative Events Brazil, a São Paulo company with more than 15 years of experience in trade fairs and congresses.

Who attends

The show draws highly qualified visitors from the defence and security community.

• Authorities from the three Armed Forces
• Police and special forces
• Defence and security industry executives
• Government agencies
• Procurement, purchasing, logistics and supply officials invited by the organiser

Official delegations

Brazil's Ministry of Defence and Creative Events Brazil invite defence and security authorities from many countries, including defence ministers, armed forces commanders and interior and justice ministers, through the Official Delegations Programme.

Content and parallel events

Alongside the exhibition of the national and international defence and security supply chain, LAAD hosts parallel events such as ordinary meetings of public security institutions and the International Military Logistics Symposium.