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GSOF Europe 2026
GSOF Europe 2026 is a defense conference and exhibition uniting global Special Operations Forces stakeholders. Taking place October 6-8, 2026 at the Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Rome, Italy, the event features symposium sessions, an industry exhibition, networking receptions, and over 70 sponsors and exhibitors with 750+ attendees from 30 nations.
GSOF Europe 2026 is a defense conference and exhibition uniting global Special Operations Forces stakeholders. Taking place October 6-8, 2026 at the Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Rome, Italy, the event features symposium sessions, an industry exhibition, networking receptions, and over 70 sponsors and exhibitors with 750+ attendees from 30 nations.
Event details
- Dates: 6–8 Oct 2026
- Location: Rome, Italy
- Venue: Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
- Industry: Defense
- Category: conference
Audience scale
- Exhibitors: 70+
- Attendees: 750+
Why exhibit
Showcase your solutions to key SOF decision-makers from Europe and beyond. GSOF Europe offers limited exhibition spots and high-impact sponsorships to connect directly with military and government stakeholders, build strategic relationships, and demonstrate mission-ready capabilities in a focused defense environment.
Why visit
Attend GSOF Europe to network with international SOF leaders, explore cutting-edge defense technologies, and gain insights from multi-faceted agenda sessions. The event provides unparalleled access to decision-makers, exhibit hall networking, and receptions in a premium setting in Rome.
Exhibitor profile
- Defense contractors
- Military equipment manufacturers
- Technology providers
- Special operations support services
- Cybersecurity firms
- Aerospace and defense
Visitor profile
- Military personnel
- Government officials
- Defense industry executives
- Academia
- Media
- Non-profit organizations
Industries
- Defense
- Special Operations
- Military
- Government