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DGI Europe is the leading international GEOINT event, gathering military and intelligence leaders to discuss operational GEOINT for national security.
Dates
23–25 Feb 2027
City / country
London, CA
Venue
Olympia
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Event overview
DGI Europe will be held from 23 to 25 February 2027 at Olympia, London. This premier event will bring together over 1300 international attendees, including military, space, and intelligence leaders, to discuss the future of geospatial intelligence.
With more than 150 expert speakers and numerous interactive sessions, DGI Europe is a key platform for collaboration and innovation in the GEOINT community. DGI Europe takes place in London, CA.
TL;DR
Attendees will gain insights from leading experts in geospatial intelligence, network with key decision-makers, and explore innovative solutions for national security. The event will feature over 1300 international attendees and 150 expert speakers. Attendees include military, space, and intelligence leaders from various nations.
Exhibitors will have the chance to showcase their latest technologies and solutions to a targeted audience of military and intelligence professionals. DGI Europe is organised by WBR, a leader in business intelligence. Attendees include military, space, and intelligence leaders from various nations.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
London, CA
Olympia in London typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Olympia in London typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Olympia for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
For security integrators, consultants, and end-users, DGI Europe on 2027-02-23 to 2027-02-25 at Olympia is the key Italian window to compare video, access, intrusion, fire, and cyber-physical platforms before year-end budgets close - co-located buyers use it to shortlist vendors for 2028 rollouts.
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Plan your trip

Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Closest major long-haul gateway. Heathrow Express runs to Paddington in about 15 minutes; the Elizabeth line is cheaper and also stops at Paddington and Bond Street; the Piccadilly line is the budget option at roughly 45-55 minutes with one change for the District line. Allow extra time on Monday mornings
Approx. 20 km west of Kensington (Olympia)
to venue
Approx. 30-50 min by road; 25-40 min by Heathrow Express plus a short onward hop
by car
Second-largest gateway, strong for European and leisure routes. Gatwick Express reaches Victoria in about 30 minutes, then the District line runs to Kensington (Olympia) via Earl's Court. Southern and Thameslink services are slower but cheaper
Approx. 45 km south of Kensington (Olympia)
to venue
Approx. 70-90 min by road; about 30 min by Gatwick Express to Victoria plus 15-20 min onward
by car
Main base for many low-cost European carriers. From Liverpool Street take the Circle line to Gloucester Road and change for the District line to Kensington (Olympia); a taxi from Liverpool Street is a practical alternative with luggage
Approx. 60 km north-east of Kensington (Olympia)
to venue
Approx. 80-100 min by road; about 47 min by Stansted Express to Liverpool Street plus 25-30 min onward
by car
The Luton DART people mover connects the terminal to Luton Airport Parkway for Thameslink trains into St Pancras. From St Pancras, the Circle line to Gloucester Road plus the District line reaches Kensington (Olympia)
Approx. 55 km north of Kensington (Olympia)
to venue
Approx. 70-95 min by road; about 35-45 min by DART shuttle plus Thameslink to St Pancras, then 25-30 min onward
by car
London City
Small, fast-turnaround airport favoured for City of London business travel. DLR to Bank, then the District line westbound with a change at Earl's Court for Kensington (Olympia). Hand luggage only on many services, which suits a two- or three-day trip
Approx. 19 km east of Kensington (Olympia)
to venue
Approx. 40-60 min by road; about 45 min by DLR to Bank plus the District line westward
by car
London Southend
The least convenient of the London airports for Olympia. Use it only if a low-cost fare is clearly cheaper after adding the rail transfer and time; allow two hours door to door
Approx. 65 km east of Kensington (Olympia)
to venue
Approx. 85-110 min by road; about 55-65 min by Greater Anglia to Liverpool Street plus onward transfer
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 110–145 / night
Approximate night rate for a 3-star room 15-25 minutes on foot from Olympia. No verified London property names or rates were captured for this edition, so search live availability for 23-25 February 2027 and keep a free-cancellation option.
USD 150–195 / night
Approximate night rate for a mid-market chain room on the District line, one or two stops from Kensington (Olympia). Breakfast is often charged separately in London; check before comparing totals.
USD 210–290 / night
Approximate night rate for 4-star rooms with a short District line ride to the halls. Good choice if you plan client dinners in Kensington or Chelsea after show hours.
USD 200–265 / night
Approximate night rate with direct Heathrow Express and Elizabeth line access, useful for early arrivals and departures; allow 15-25 minutes to Olympia by taxi or District line.
USD 350–520 / night
Approximate night rate for 5-star rooms and suites with meeting space. Budget 25-35 minutes by taxi to the venue in morning traffic, or use the Tube via Green Park.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
rail
Fastest rail option at roughly 15 minutes with departures every 15 minutes; then a short District line hop or taxi to Kensington (Olympia). Book online in advance for cheaper Advance fares.
rail
Cheaper than the Heathrow Express and step-free at most stations; around 30 minutes to Paddington. Good for delegates whose hotel sits in Paddington or the West End.
metro
Cheapest route: Piccadilly line to Barons Court or Hammersmith, change to the District line for Kensington (Olympia). Allow 50-60 minutes with luggage and a change of platform.
rail
Around 30 minutes non-stop to Victoria, then the District line westward to Kensington (Olympia) with a change at Earl's Court. Southern and Thameslink services on the same corridor are slower and cheaper.
rail
About 47 minutes to Liverpool Street; from there the Circle line to Gloucester Road and the District line to Kensington (Olympia), or a 30-40 minute taxi across town.
rail
The Luton DART people mover connects the terminal to Luton Airport Parkway in a few minutes, then Thameslink runs to St Pancras in about 25 minutes. Add 25-30 minutes onward to Olympia.
metro
DLR to Bank takes around 20 minutes, then the District line westbound with a change at Earl's Court. Total journey roughly 45-50 minutes; step-free at London City but not at every interchange.
taxi
The simplest option with luggage or a late arrival. Ride-hail pickups at Heathrow are from designated car park zones rather than the terminal kerb; black cabs rank outside each terminal.
Weather
Late February in London is still winter: expect grey, changeable days with daytime temperatures around 8-9 C, overnight lows of 2-3 C, and a realistic chance of short rain showers on any of the three show days. Wind off the Thames can make the walk between Kensington (Olympia) station and the halls feel colder than the forecast number, and it is dark again by about 17:30. No official forecast was captured for 23-25 February 2027, so treat these as climatological norms and check a reliable forecast within 72 hours of departure.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
UK networks - EE, Vodafone, Three and O2 - provide 4G and 5G coverage across central London and at Heathrow, and prepaid eSIMs can be bought online or at airport shops before you land. EU roaming is no longer guaranteed after Brexit, so check your home operator's UK pass rather than assuming your plan carries over. Olympia and most London venues provide guest Wi-Fi, but treat public networks as unsecured for anything sensitive: use a VPN and keep proprietary or restricted material off shared connections. Wi-Fi is available at many Underground stations but not in tunnels, so download maps, tickets and agendas before going below ground. Power is 230 V with UK Type G three-pin sockets.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Money and payments
The UK uses pound sterling, not the euro. Contactless cards and mobile wallets are accepted almost everywhere, including Tube gates and buses, and London buses no longer take cash. A small amount of sterling is useful for tips but rarely essential.
Tipping and bills
London restaurants commonly add a 12.5% discretionary service charge, so check the bill before adding a tip. Taxis and ride-hail trips usually round up; hotel housekeeping is a pound or two a night.
Business etiquette
Meetings start on time and first names are normal from the first exchange. Business cards are less formal than in some markets. Conference receptions are where much of the real conversation happens, so keep an evening slot free on at least one show day.
Getting around
Transport for London's contactless system covers Tube, bus, Overground, DLR and most National Rail journeys inside London, with daily and weekly caps applied automatically. Avoid the 08:00-09:30 and 17:00-18:30 peaks with luggage if you can.
Security culture at defence and geospatial events
Expect photo ID checks at registration and badge-only access to session rooms. Photography, video and screen recording are often restricted in defence briefings, and some exhibitors will not allow stands to be photographed at all. Ask before filming anything and keep devices charged for two-factor authentication at the door.
Time zone and language
London is on Greenwich Mean Time in February, five hours ahead of US Eastern time and one hour behind Central European Time. Business is conducted in English, and distances and temperatures are metric.
Venue logistics
London exhibition venues sit inside residential and commercial districts rather than in isolated compounds, so allow extra time for bag checks at the door and confirm which entrance your hall uses before arriving. Public transport is usually quicker than taxis during show opening and closing hours.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: LHR
London Heathrow (LHR) is the default arrival point for DGI: it has the densest long-haul schedule, the fastest rail transfer via the Heathrow Express and the cheapest option on the Piccadilly line. Captured Google Flights quotes for 23-27 February 2027 showed a wide spread by origin - Frankfurt round trips around CA$255-275, Dubai from about CA$828, Singapore from about CA$903, Sydney from about CA$1,446 and Tokyo from about CA$1,552 - all one adult in economy including taxes and carrier fees, with checked bags and seat selection usually extra. Fares were pulled months ahead of the event and will move, so compare several date pairs, include the Saturday-night stay if it lowers the fare, and set a price alert instead of booking the first quote. Allow for a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation or visa before you commit to a non-refundable ticket, and remember that February school holidays in some source markets make the last week of the month busier than mid-month.
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: London Heathrow (LHR): Approx. 30-50 min by road; 25-40 min by Heathrow Express plus a short onward hop; London Gatwick (LGW): Approx. 70-90 min by road; about 30 min by Gatwick Express to Victoria plus 15-20 min onward; London Stansted (STN): Approx. 80-100 min by road; about 47 min by Stansted Express to Liverpool Street plus 25-30 min onward; London Luton (LTN): Approx. 70-95 min by road; about 35-45 min by DART shuttle plus Thameslink to St Pancras, then 25-30 min onward. A
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Olympia: Earls Court / West Kensington: Earls Court / West Kensington; Kensington High Street / Hammersmith: Kensington High Street / Hammersmith; South Kensington / Gloucester Road: South Kensington / Gloucester Road.
Ride-hail: Uber, Bolt and FREENOW all operate across London, and licensed black cabs can be hailed on the street or booked through apps such as Gett. For Olympia, set the pick-up point on Hammersmith Road or Kensington High Street rather than the main entrance, which gets congested when sessions end. Expect surge pricing around the 17:00-18:30 exhibition close and after evening receptions. At Heathrow, ride-hail pickups are from designated car park zones rather than the terminal kerb, so allow 10-15 extra minutes to reach the car. Cross-town journeys in the morning peak often take longer than the District line, so compare before you book.
Public transit: Kensington (Olympia) station, served by the District line and London Overground, is the closest rail stop to the halls, and Earl's Court is one stop away with Piccadilly line connections. From Paddington or the West End, take the Circle line to Gloucester Road and change for the District line; from Bank or Monument, the District line runs westbound with a change at Earl's Court. Pay with contactless or a mobile wallet and the daily and weekly caps apply automatically, with singles in Zones 1-2 costing roughly CAD 5-6. Buses 9 and 27 run along Kensington High Street and are often quicker than the Tube for short hops around the venue. Allow extra time on Monday mornings and during the 08:00-09:30 peak, and check Transport for London's live status page on show mornings for planned engineering works.
Parking: Olympia London has limited on-site parking and it is frequently pre-booked or closed to visitors during large shows, so check the venue's own transport page before driving. Nearby commercial car parks in Kensington and Hammersmith are the practical fallback, with day rates commonly in the CAD 50-80 range; confirm prices with the operator rather than relying on signage. Olympia sits just outside the central Congestion Charge zone, but the Ultra Low Emission Zone covers all of Greater London, so verify that a hire car meets the emissions standard or a daily charge applies. For most delegates the District line or a bus is faster and cheaper than parking, particularly on the opening morning.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: Late February 2027 (23-25 February show dates)
Temperature: Typical late-February London range: daytime highs around 8-9 C, overnight lows around 2-3 C, with frost possible on clear nights. These are climatological norms rather than a forecast for the show dates; confirm a live forecast within 72 hours of travel.
Seasonality: Late February sits at the end of London's winter, a period known for grey skies, gusty days and frequent short showers rather than prolonged rain. Monthly rainfall is modest, but a wet afternoon is plausible on any of the three show days, and daylight is limited - roughly 07:00 to 17:30 - so the walk back from evening sessions is after dark.
Packing: Pack a waterproof shell or a sturdy umbrella, warm layers for the walk between Kensington (Olympia) station and the halls, and comfortable shoes for long hours on the exhibition floor. Bring UK Type G three-pin adapters, a power bank for a full day of app-based meeting scheduling, and a compact bag for brochures and giveaways. Add one smart-casual outfit for evening receptions and keep documents in a waterproof sleeve.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at DGI Europe usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Confirm your DGI registration is approved. Defence and government-facing events commonly vet attendees, so check whether the organiser has asked for employer details, a government email address or photo ID.
Book flights into London Heathrow (LHR) as the closest major gateway to Kensington (Olympia); compare Gatwick, Stansted or Luton only if the fare saving is worth the extra transfer time.
Reserve a refundable room in Kensington, Earls Court, Hammersmith or Paddington for the nights of 22-25 February 2027 and note the free-cancellation deadline.
If your nationality requires a UK visa, request an invitation or confirmation letter from the organiser now and start the application rather than waiting for approval to travel.
Check passport validity and whether you need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) as a visa-exempt visitor; the rules changed for many nationalities, so verify on GOV.UK for your own passport.
Build a meeting shortlist from the exhibitor list: imagery providers, GIS platform vendors, PED tooling and analytics firms you specifically want to see, and request slots through the event app.
Decide your airport transfer: Heathrow Express or the Elizabeth line to Paddington, the cheaper Piccadilly line to Barons Court plus the District line to Kensington (Olympia), or a pre-booked car.
Set up contactless payment on your phone for Transport for London and note the daily and weekly fare caps; this is cheaper and faster than buying paper tickets.
Confirm what you may bring and record. Geospatial and defence sessions often restrict photography, video and screen capture, so check bag and device rules with the organiser before you travel.
Pack for late-February London: a waterproof shell, warm layers, UK Type G plug adapters, a power bank and comfortable shoes for long hours on the exhibition floor.
Reconfirm meetings, download your badge confirmation offline and check which entrance and hall your first session uses on the floor plan.
Travel to London, check in, and allow 45-60 minutes for security screening and badge collection before your first session or stand meeting.
Registration and hall orientation at Olympia
Supplier meetings and product demos
Final negotiations and follow-up
DGI Europe registration concourse
Olympia
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Olympia
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget

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Decision
Use this quick check to decide whether DGI Europe fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For DGI Europe, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Geospatial intelligence software and tools and Satellite imagery and data servic solutions and benchmarking suppliers at DGI Europe in London.
Min. budget
$1,629.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Geospatial intelligence software and tools and Satellite imagery and data servic products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$7,330.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the London show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
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