Photo: Fernando Frazao, Agencia Brasil, CC BY 2.0
- Dates
- 13 to 16 April 2027
- Location
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Visitors
- 39,770
- Exhibitors
- 414
- Organised by
- Creative Events Brazil
- 39,770
- Visitors
- 414
- Exhibitors
- 4 days
- Duration
- Rio de Janeiro
- Brazil
About the event
LAAD Defence and Security is a defence and security trade show held every two years at Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro, organised by Creative Events Brazil. It covers the navy, army, air force and public and corporate security, with an official delegations programme run with the Brazilian Ministry of Defence and parallel events such as the International Symposium on Military Logistics.
The 16th edition runs from 13 to 16 April 2027.
- 39,770 visitors at the 2025 edition
- 414 exhibiting brands in 2025
- 160 official delegations in 2025
- Navy, army, air force and public security sectors
- International Symposium on Military Logistics
Figures from the 2025 edition, as published by the organiser.
Who attends
Defence and security industry and Latin American armed forces.
- Military and government
- Defence industry
- International delegations
- Suppliers and services
- Media
- Academia and research
Exhibiting and sponsorship
Stands, sponsorship packages and exhibitor information come from the organiser. Contact them directly to book.
Visitor information
What you need to plan a visit to LAAD Defence and Security.
Opening hours13 to 16 April 2027
13 to 16 April 2027. Daily hours on the official website.Registration and ticketsRegistration is through the official website.
Registration is through the official website.Register
Official visitor information. For the latest details, check the organiser’s website.
Visit official websiteLocation
Riocentro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Riocentro
Riocentro, Avenida Salvador Allende 6555, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 22783-127, Brazil
Open in Google MapsHow to get there
From SDU
Santos Dumont Airport, about 35 km from the venue.From GIG
Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport, about 40 km from the venue.Flying privately
Charter operators in Brazil can fly you in. Request quotes from several at once.Get charter quotes
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