SEDEXPO 2027 security and defence fair in Silleda, Spain
Dates
7–9 Apr 2027
City / country
Silleda, Spain
Venue
Feira Internacional de Galicia ABANCA
Time
10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Companies exhibiting at SEDEXPO International Security, Defense and Emergency Fair include acre, ADISPO ASOCIACIÓN DE DIRECTORES DE SEGURIDAD, ADSI- ASOCIACIÓN DE DIRECTIVOS DE SEGURIDAD INTEGRAL, AEC and AEROMEDIA.
Event overview
SEDEXPO 2027 is the fourth International Security, Defense and Emergency Fair, held at Feira Internacional de Galicia ABANCA in Silleda, Spain, from 7 to 9 April 2027.
The biennial show connects public-safety, defence and emergency buyers with exhibitors from across Europe and beyond.
Entry is free with prior registration, and the 2025 edition drew 3,346 visitors and 387 represented firms from 38 countries.
TL;DR
Visitors meet technical teams from police, civil guard, armed forces, fire services and civil protection alongside systems integrators and distributors. The programme combines an exhibition of vehicles, sensors and protective equipment with live simulations and around 40 conferences, so a single day covers procurement, operations and training priorities. Entry is free with prior registration.
SEDEXPO puts exhibitors in front of decision-makers from Spain and Portugal rather than a general consumer audience. The 2025 edition represented 387 firms from 38 countries, with 99 direct exhibitors occupying 4,016 net square metres. Live demonstrations, innovation awards and a conference programme give defence, security and emergency suppliers repeated contact with operational buyers.
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
Feira Internacional de Galicia ABANCA, Avda. Recinto Feiral S/N, 36540 Silleda, Pontevedra, Spain
Entrances & gates
Main visitor entrance
Registration and badge collection; arrive early on day one.
Food options
Venue cafeteria
On-site diningParking: Free surface parking is normally available around the exhibition site; follow signs from the N-525 and allow extra time on the first morning. Confirm current arrangements with the venue before travelling.
Gate: Enter through the main Feira Internacional de Galicia access off the Avenida Recinto Feiral. Visitor registration and badge collection are at the main entrance; official delegations may use the protocol desk.
Attend
Event days & opening times
Visitor pass (prior registration)
Free access with prior inscription; no paid tariff published.
Ticket info
Badge collection
Register online before travelling and bring a business ID or passport matching the registration; collect the badge at the main visitor entrance.
Ticket notes
Access is free with prior registration. No paid ticket or registration deadline was printed; international visitors needing a visa should register early and request an invitation letter.
What's on
Xunta de Galicia(Xunta)
Regional government institutional supporter · Spain
Deputación de Pontevedra(Deputación)
Provincial government institutional supporter · Spain
Concello de Silleda(Concello)
Host municipality · Spain
How the last edition performed
Last edition
2025
Visitors: 3,346
Exhibitors: 387
Floor area: 4,016 sqm
Edition #: 3
Exhibitor countries: 38
This edition
2027
Visitors: 3,800
Exhibitors: 430
Floor area: 4,400 sqm
Next edition
Not announced yet
Growth over time
New this edition
Live demonstrations and simulations
The organiser promotes operational demonstrations by emergency services and security forces alongside the exhibition.
SourceImpact
SEDEXPO matters most for suppliers who need face time with Spanish public-sector buyers in security, defence and civil protection. Its 2025 edition brought 3,346 visitors and 387 represented firms together in Silleda, with 38 countries represented. The 2027 edition adds a fourth cycle and a larger estimated footprint, but the show remains compact enough to work in two days.
Audience quality
The audience is operational and procurement-led: police and Guardia Civil officers, armed-forces staff, fire and civil-protection commanders, local authority buyers, integrators and distributors. The organiser reported that most 2025 exhibitors valued visitors' decision-making authority. Because the venue is regional, Spanish and Portuguese visitors dominate, which suits suppliers building Iberian channel relationships.
Exhibitor outcomes
ROI depends on qualifying public-sector pipelines rather than raw footfall. With roughly 3,300 visitors and 99 direct exhibitors in 2025, exhibitors saw a high exhibitor-to-visitor ratio and repeated contact over three days. Best returns come from pre-booked meetings with named police, emergency and defence units, plus a demo slot that gives technical buyers something concrete to evaluate.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
SEDEXPO concentrates Spain's public-safety, defence and emergency procurement community in Galicia, a region with strong civil-protection, firefighting and maritime-rescue capabilities. With 38 countries represented in 2025 and a format built on live demonstrations, it gives buyers a compact place to compare vehicles, CBRNE equipment, communications and command systems away from the larger Madrid fairs.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Drone and counter-drone integration
Emergency and security services are adding RPAS for surveillance and damage assessment while seeking counter-UAS sensors for prisons, ports and critical sites.
What it changes: SEDEXPO's defence and emergency sections are natural places to compare platforms, payloads and airspace approvals.
CBRNE readiness after recent emergencies
Civil-protection agencies across Europe are refreshing detection, decontamination and personal-protection inventories after pandemic and wildfire experience.
What it changes: Suppliers of detection kits, respirators and mobile laboratories can meet operational buyers in one hall.
Consolidation of command and communications
Buyers want fewer, interoperable platforms that combine video, radio, dispatch and incident reporting across police, fire and medical services.
What it changes: Integrators that can demonstrate multi-agency interoperability stand out at a compact regional fair.
SEDEXPO sits between the large Madrid security fairs and Europe's defence exhibitions. Buyers often pair it with SICUR for security equipment and FEINDEF or Eurosatory for defence procurement.
SICUR 2026
Madrid, Spain
Broad security equipment and public-safety exhibition at IFEMA; circuit dates from published calendar.
websiteEurosatory 2026
Paris, France
Defence buyers and prime contractors; dates from the organiser's published calendar.
websiteFEINDEF 2027
Madrid, Spain
Exact 2027 dates were not fetched; month-level window shown with lower confidence.
websiteSpring 2027
SEDEXPO is confirmed for 7–9 April 2027; check FEINDEF dates before combining trips.
SEDEXPO dates and venue are from the official site; circuit dates are editorial planning guidance.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Santiago de Compostela Airport
Closest airport; taxi or pre-booked transfer is simplest for the venue.
about 40 km
to venue
35–45 minutes
by car
Useful for southern Galicia and northern Portugal; hire car recommended.
about 75 km
to venue
60–70 minutes
by car
Alternative if Santiago flights are full; motorway drive via AP-9.
about 100 km
to venue
75–90 minutes
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 65–95 / night
Simple local hotels within a short drive of the venue; book early because April availability is thin.
USD 105–155 / night
Comfortable three-star options with parking, convenient for exhibitors working the show.
USD 200–320 / night
Four-star historic hotels about 40 minutes away; best for teams combining the fair with Santiago meetings.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Regional bus
Monbus and other regional operators serve Silleda; check the timetable because frequencies are limited.
Taxi / transfer
Fixed-price pre-booked transfers are easier than metered taxis for early arrivals.
Local taxi
Short hop; ask the hotel to call a taxi because ranks are small.
Rental car
Best for multi-day exhibitor stays and side trips; parking at the venue is free.
Weather
April in inland Galicia is mild and changeable: daytime highs around 16–19°C and nights around 7–9°C, with a high chance of rain. Bring a waterproof layer and comfortable shoes for walking between halls and car parks.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Mobile coverage is good in Silleda and around the venue; 5G is available in town but may be weaker in older halls. The venue can provide Wi-Fi for exhibitors on request, and a local Spanish eSIM is inexpensive.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Meals run late
Lunch is typically 14:00–15:30 and dinner after 21:00; schedule business meetings accordingly.
Galician and Spanish
Spanish is widely spoken; Galician is co-official. English is common among exhibitors but less so with local public-sector visitors.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: Santiago de Compostela (SCQ)
Book into SCQ where possible; VGO and LCG are fallbacks. April is shoulder season, so fares are usually lower than summer but availability around the fair should be booked early.
Book flightsGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: SCQ to the venue is about 40 km and 35–45 minutes by taxi or pre-booked transfer; regional buses run to Silleda but are infrequent.
Hotel → venue: Local hotels are 5–15 minutes by car; taxis are limited, so pre-book or use a hotel shuttle if offered.
Ride-hail: Uber and Bolt have limited coverage in rural Galicia; use local taxis or pre-booked transfers.
Public transit: Regional buses connect Santiago and Silleda, then a local taxi covers the last few kilometres.
Parking: Free surface parking at the venue; arrive before 09:30 on the first morning.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: April
Temperature: 7–19°C
Seasonality: Frequent spring showers; April is one of the wetter months.
Packing: Waterproof jacket, layers, comfortable shoes and a compact umbrella.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Wednesday 7 or Thursday 8 April 2027
Both full days run 10:00–18:30, giving time for meetings plus demonstrations; Friday closes at 15:00 and many exhibitors pack down in the afternoon.
Register for a free visitor pass and book travel to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ). — Registration is free but mandatory before arrival.
Book a hotel in Silleda or Santiago and arrange airport transfer. — Local rooms are limited; Santiago has more choice.
Download the exhibitor catalogue and mark must-meet companies. — Build a shortlist by hall and product category.
Confirm meetings and check the conference programme. — Leave buffer for live demonstrations.
Pack business cards, ID and a waterproof jacket; check travel updates. — Badge collection starts at the main entrance.
Badge collection and coffee at the main entrance
Main visitor entrancePublic-safety and access-control supplier meetings
Main exhibition hallLive emergency-services demonstration
Outdoor demo areaDefence and dual-use technology stands; afternoon conference session
Defence zone / conference roomSantiago de Compostela old town
UNESCO City and Cathedral
about 40 minutes by car
Combine the fair with a half-day in one of Spain's best-preserved historic centres.
Ribeira Sacra
River Canyon and Vineyard Country
about 1 hour 15 minutes
Scenic drive and local food for a rest day before or after the show.
Venue cafeteria
On-site
Main informal meeting point during show hours.
Silleda town centre bars
Local restaurants
Quiet option for dinner meetings after the halls close.
SEDEXPO buyers are operational and procurement-focused, so follow-up should reference a concrete requirement rather than a generic brochure. Spanish and Portuguese contacts often prefer a phone call after the first email.
Budget
Shell scheme
EUR 180–260 / m²
Raw space
EUR 95–140 / m²
Standard booth
9 m²
Indicative bands for a regional Spanish trade fair; the organiser sends a detailed quote after the participation form.
sourceAdjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
shell_scheme
exhibitor · standard
EUR 1620–2340 / 9 sqm stand
raw_space
exhibitor · standard
EUR 3420–5040 / 36 sqm
hotel
visitor · budget
EUR 65–95 / night
hotel
visitor · mid
EUR 105–155 / night
per_diem
both · standard
EUR 40–70 / day
taxi
both · standard
EUR 55–75 / airport transfer
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| shell_scheme | exhibitor | standard | EUR 1620–2340 / 9 sqm stand | estimate | 2026-11-04 |
| raw_space | exhibitor | standard | EUR 3420–5040 / 36 sqm | estimate | 2026-11-04 |
| hotel | visitor | budget | EUR 65–95 / night | estimate | 2026-11-04 |
| hotel | visitor | mid | EUR 105–155 / night | estimate | 2026-11-04 |
| per_diem | both | standard | EUR 40–70 / day | estimate | 2026-11-04 |
| taxi | both | standard | EUR 55–75 / airport transfer | estimate | 2026-11-04 |
Decision
Six quick questions to decide whether SEDEXPO 2027 is worth a visit, an exhibit or a skip.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your approximate budget for this trip or stand?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You have procurement influence and can travel on 7–9 April 2027.
Best for
Public-sector buyers, emergency services and security integrators comparing equipment
Min. budget
$600.00
Timeline
2–4 weeks
Risks
Limited local hotel rooms
Infrequent regional transport
exhibit
You can pre-book meetings and demonstrate a live product.
Best for
Suppliers of security, defence, emergency or CBRNE equipment seeking Iberian buyers
Min. budget
$4,500.00
Timeline
3–6 months
Risks
Stand costs rise with build complexity
Visitor volume is regional, not national
skip
Your 2027 priorities lie outside security, defence and emergency procurement.
Best for
Teams with no Iberian pipeline or no relevant product
Timeline
none
Risks
Missing relationship-building with Spanish public bodies
Book with
Feira Internacional de Galicia ABANCA
Owns and operates the Silleda exhibition site and organises SEDEXPO.
Venue and organiser named on the official SEDEXPO site.
Abanca
Galician bank whose name is attached to the venue and which appears among institutional supporters.
Logo appears on the official site; partnership scope not printed.
Xunta de Galicia
Galician regional government, represented among the fair's institutional supporters.
Logo appears on the official site; support scope not printed.
Concello de Silleda
Municipality hosting the fair and supporting local access and services.
Logo appears on the official site; support scope not printed.
Recommended providers
Official visa application centres for Spain in many countries.
Filter for Silleda and Santiago de Compostela.
Compare flights into SCQ, VGO and LCG.
Exhibition freight and customs clearance into Spain.
Look for business-travel cover including exhibition equipment.
Book Santiago de Compostela and Ribeira Sacra day trips.
Badge scanning and CRM export for exhibitors.
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