EXHIBITING AT CNE 2026
Exhibiting at the Combined Naval Event (CNE) places your organisation at the centre of the UK’s largest and most comprehensive annual gathering of naval and maritime defence professionals. With a growing global audience of senior naval leaders, procurement officials, and industry innovators, CNE provides an unmatched opportunity to present your capabilities where it matters most — in front of those shaping the future fleet.
Whether you’re launching new technology, expanding into new markets, or strengthening existing relationships, exhibiting at CNE offers direct access to key stakeholders across the naval defence spectrum. It’s not just an exhibition — it’s a platform for influence, engagement, and long-term business growth.
“We’ve met a number of international customers that we wouldn’t normally have access to. The real value is being here to meet a wider range of customers”
Nick Fuller, Strategic Maritime Business Development, Airbus Defence & Space
Why Exhibit?
Command Attention on the UK’s Premier Naval Stage
Position your business at the forefront of the largest naval defence event in the UK. With unparalleled visibility among Royal Navy leadership, UK MOD, and international delegations, exhibiting ensures your solutions are seen by those with real procurement power.
Meet Decision-Makers. Not Gatekeepers.
Engage directly with senior naval officers, programme leads, defence buyers, and policymakers. This is targeted access—no noise, no misalignment—just focused conversations with those driving maritime capability.
Drive Measurable Commercial Outcomes
Whether you’re pursuing leads, partnerships, or procurement pathways, exhibiting delivers tangible ROI through qualified engagement, high-level introductions, and an audience that comes ready to invest.
Leverage International Naval Reach
Showcase your offer to attending delegations from NATO and beyond. This is your gateway to export growth, global visibility, and strategic alignment with allied maritime priorities.
Be Recognised Among Sector Leaders
Participation places your company alongside the most credible, influential names in the defence industry—reinforcing your reputation as a trusted, capable, and forward-thinking supplier.
Shape Conversations That Shape the Future
Exhibiting doesn’t just put you in the room—it makes you part of the dialogue. Demonstrate how your solutions align with naval innovation, future force structure, and evolving operational requirements.
Strengthen Brand Presence
Visibility here goes beyond branding—it’s positioning. In a market where trust, capability, and credibility drive decisions, presence on the show floor signals readiness and relevance.
Accelerate Strategic Partnerships
From primes and integrators to SMEs and frontline commands, the event fosters meaningful connections across the naval and wider defence ecosystem—fueling growth well beyond the exhibition itself.