# Security Cleared Expo 2026: Your Essential Guide | TradeShowIntel > Security Cleared Expo 2026 brings together cleared professionals and top defence, cyber, and government employers on September 10 at Cheltenham Racecourse. Here URL: https://tradeshowintel.com/blog/security-cleared-expo-2026-your-essential-guide --- Trade Show # Security Cleared Expo 2026: Your Essential Guide Sep 10-10, 2026 · Manchester, United Kingdom · 4 min read Security Cleared Expo 2026 brings together cleared professionals and top defence, cyber, and government employers on September 10 at Cheltenham Racecourse. Here's what to expect. Security Cleared Expo 2026 is one of the UK's most focused recruitment events for professionals who hold active security clearances. Taking place on **September 10, 2026 at Cheltenham Racecourse**, the event is organised by SATOS Media Limited and sits at the centre of a cluster of co-located shows including Cyber Security Expo, Police Resettlement Expo, and Veteran UK 2026. That combination makes this a rare single-day opportunity where defence contractors, government agencies, and cybersecurity firms can get in front of a highly targeted pool of cleared talent, and where candidates can explore multiple career pathways under one roof. Visit [securityclearedexpo.com](https://securityclearedexpo.com) for registration and exhibitor details, and check the [Security Cleared Expo 2026 on TradeShowIntel](https://tradeshowintel.com/events/security-cleared-expo-2026) listing for updates. ## Who Attends Security Cleared Expo 2026: Veterans, Cyber Specialists, and Cleared Professionals in Transition The audience here is not a broad job-seeker crowd. Every visitor walks in with a specific professional background that makes them immediately relevant to the exhibiting organisations. - **Ex-military personnel and veterans** looking to translate their service experience into civilian defence or government roles - **IT security specialists** with active SC or DV clearances, often sought by cybersecurity firms and intelligence-adjacent contractors - **Police officers and former police professionals** exploring resettlement options in security consultancy or government agencies - **Defence industry candidates** already working in the sector but seeking progression, contract roles, or a move between contractors This is a self-selecting audience. The clearance requirement filters out casual browsers and brings in professionals who are genuinely ready to move. ## What Recruiters and Candidates Will Find on the Floor at Security Cleared Expo 2026 The exhibitor mix reflects the full range of organisations that depend on cleared talent. Expect stands from **defence contractors** recruiting for programme and engineering roles, **government agencies** presenting civil service and intelligence-adjacent opportunities, and **cybersecurity firms** looking for analysts, penetration testers, and security architects with existing clearances. **Armed forces recruiters** and **police services** will also be present, making this relevant not just for those leaving the public sector but for those considering a return or lateral move within it. Security consultancies rounding out the floor tend to recruit for both permanent and contract positions, which matters to the significant number of cleared professionals who work on a project basis. Beyond the stands, **speaker sessions** run throughout the day, covering career transition, sector trends, and the specifics of working in cleared environments. These sessions are worth building into your schedule rather than treating as background noise. ## Exhibitor Guide for Security Cleared Expo 2026: Recruiting in a Clearance-First Market The candidate pool at this event is small by design, and that works in your favour if you approach it correctly. **Lead with your clearance sponsorship position clearly.** Many cleared professionals at this event are weighing whether a new employer will maintain or upgrade their clearance level. If your organisation sponsors SC, DV, or NATO clearances, make that visible on your stand from the first glance. Candidates will self-qualify faster when they can see upfront that you hold the necessary facility clearances. Avoid the mistake of treating this like a volume recruitment fair. The candidates here have **specific clearance levels and specialisms** that either match your vacancies or they don't. Brief your recruiters on the exact clearance requirements for each open role before the day, so conversations are productive rather than exploratory. A candidate who holds SC but your role requires DV needs a different conversation than one who's already DV-cleared and available. If your team is working the floor across multiple co-located shows, coordination matters. Use the **[Habsy Platform](https://habsy.ai/habsy-platform?utm_source=tradeshowintel&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=security-cleared-expo-2026&utm_content=exhibitor_tip)** to keep a shared view of every candidate your team has spoken with across the day. In a single-day event where conversations move fast, knowing which high-value candidates have already been approached by a colleague prevents duplication and ensures no one falls through the cracks. ## Visitor Tips for Security Cleared Expo 2026: Making the Most of a Single-Day Recruitment Event With only one day on the floor, cleared professionals need to be deliberate about how they use their time. **Prepare a short verbal summary of your clearance level and availability before you arrive.** Every recruiter you meet will ask the same two questions within the first thirty seconds: what clearance do you hold, and when are you available? Having a crisp answer ready keeps conversations moving and signals professionalism. Vague answers about clearance status slow things down and can create doubt. If you're attending as part of a career transition from the military or police, the co-located Veteran UK 2026 and Police Resettlement Expo stands are worth visiting alongside the main Security Cleared Expo floor. **Resettlement support organisations** at those events often have contacts and referral pathways into defence contractors and government agencies that aren't immediately obvious from the main exhibitor list. You'll collect a lot of contacts in a short time. Use the **[Habsy App](https://habsy.ai/business-card-scanner?utm_source=tradeshowintel&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=security-cleared-expo-2026&utm_content=visitor_tip)** to scan recruiter cards on the spot and add a quick note about the role or organisation discussed while the conversation is still fresh. By the end of the day, you'll have a tagged, searchable contact list rather than a stack of cards you'll struggle to decode on the train home. ## Why Security Cleared Expo 2026 Is Worth a Place in Your September Calendar There is no general-purpose job fair equivalent for this audience. The combination of clearance-specific recruitment, co-located sector events, and speaker programming makes **Security Cleared Expo 2026** one of the most efficient ways for both employers and candidates to operate in this market. One day, one venue, and a room full of people who already meet the baseline requirement that makes every other conversation possible. If you're exhibiting with a team, set up your contact capture workflow before September 10. The **[Habsy App](https://habsy.ai/event-lead-capture?utm_source=tradeshowintel&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=security-cleared-expo-2026&utm_content=closing_cta)** lets your recruiters log candidate details, clearance levels, and conversation notes in real time, with AI-drafted follow-up messages ready before you leave the racecourse. Visit habsy.ai and get your team set up ahead of the event. ## Frequently asked questions ### When and where is Security Cleared Expo 2026? Security Cleared Expo 2026 takes place on September 10, 2026 at Cheltenham Racecourse in the United Kingdom. It is a single-day event, so all recruitment activity, speaker sessions, and networking happen within one day. ### Who organises Security Cleared Expo 2026? Security Cleared Expo 2026 is organised by SATOS Media Limited. More information, including exhibitor and registration details, is available at securityclearedexpo.com. ### Is Security Cleared Expo 2026 in Cheltenham or Manchester? The September 10, 2026 edition is held at Cheltenham Racecourse. A separate Manchester edition took place earlier in 2026 on July 9 at Manchester Central, so the two are distinct events within the same series. ### What other events are co-located with Security Cleared Expo 2026? Security Cleared Expo 2026 is co-located with Cyber Security Expo, Police Resettlement Expo, and Veteran UK 2026. Attendees can access all four events under one roof on the same day at Cheltenham Racecourse. ### Do you need a security clearance to attend Security Cleared Expo 2026? The event is designed specifically for professionals who hold active security clearances, including SC, DV, and NATO-level clearances. Visitors from ex-military, police, IT security, and defence backgrounds are the primary target audience. ### Is Security Cleared Expo 2026 free to attend for candidates? Registration and pricing details for candidates and exhibitors are not listed in the publicly available event data. Check securityclearedexpo.com directly for current attendance costs and registration options. ### Does Security Cleared Expo run every year? Based on available data, Security Cleared Expo is not confirmed as an annually recurring event. The 2026 series includes multiple UK editions, but future editions beyond 2026 have not been announced. ### What is the best way to capture leads at Security Cleared Expo 2026? Because Security Cleared Expo 2026 is a single-day event with fast-moving conversations across multiple co-located shows, using a dedicated lead capture tool is important. Habsy (https://habsy.ai/event-lead-capture?utm_source=tradeshowintel&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=security-cleared-expo-2026&utm_content=faq) lets recruiting teams log candidate details, clearance levels, and notes in real time and generates AI-drafted follow-up messages before the day ends. ### What types of roles are recruited for at Security Cleared Expo 2026? Exhibitors at Security Cleared Expo 2026 recruit for roles in defence contracting, government and intelligence-adjacent civil service, cybersecurity, security consultancy, and armed forces and police services. Both permanent and contract positions are typically available, reflecting the project-based nature of much cleared-sector work.