The Swedish Armed Forces are confirmed as a participant at the Total Defence Fair 2026 and will be the event’s largest exhibitor. Interest in the fair is very high and it is expanding further, which has led to an increase in exhibition space to meet demand.
With a deteriorating security situation internationally and growing emphasis on Sweden’s total defence, cooperation between civilian and military actors is crucial. The Armed Forces’ participation at the fair underscores the importance of this collaboration and opens new opportunities for dialogue, knowledge exchange and joint initiatives.
“We are very pleased that the Swedish Armed Forces will participate as the largest exhibitor at the Total Defence Fair. Their presence further raises the relevance and quality of the event,” says Monika Johannesen Widholm, Head of Event Unit Resilience & Mobility at Stockholmsmässan.
During the fair, the Armed Forces will showcase elements of their operations, present current initiatives and contribute to panels and seminars. Visitors will gain insights into Sweden’s defence capabilities and how different actors work together to strengthen the country’s total defence.
“The Total Defence Fair is an important platform for meeting other stakeholders in total defence and for strengthening cooperation across society,” says Major General Mattias Hanson, head of the Cyber Unit at the Defence Staff, Swedish Armed Forces.
Interest in Total Defence Fair has been strong since the event was announced. As more leading organisations sign up, demand for exhibition space has risen sharply. To accommodate this demand and ensure all exhibitors are accommodated, the exhibition area will be expanded further.
This expansion means the Total Defence Fair will continue to grow in both scope and content, with the ambition of establishing itself as the Nordic region’s leading meeting place for total defence from its launch.
About the Total Defence Fair
The Total Defence Fair debuts in 2026 and runs in parallel with SKYDD — the Nordic region’s largest security trade fair. The fair’s purpose is to create a platform that promotes knowledge, collaboration and innovation across civilian and military total defence. It targets decision-makers, authorities, industry and organisations with responsibilities connected to Sweden’s total defence.
For more information, visit the event’s official site.
About SKYDD
SKYDD is organised by Stockholmsmässan together with AR Media and is the Nordic region’s leading security trade fair. SKYDD is a central meeting place for the security industry, bringing together companies, organisations and decision-makers in security, safety and civil protection to conduct business, exchange knowledge and follow the latest industry developments.
For more information, visit the organiser’s official site.
Total Defence Fair 2026 strengthens Sweden’s focus on total defence and cybersecurity
The Armed Forces’ participation in the Total Defence Fair 2026 highlights the growing importance of cooperation between civilian and military actors in Sweden and the Nordic region. The fair is positioned as a strategic meeting place for total defence, cybersecurity, civil preparedness, civil protection, defence technology and national resilience.
Held alongside SKYDD at Stockholmsmässan, the Total Defence Fair will bring together authorities, security suppliers, the defence industry, IT and cybersecurity companies, public sector actors and decision-makers from across the Nordic countries.
What does this mean for Swedish companies?
The increased focus on total defence creates new opportunities for Swedish companies active in cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, AI, secure communications, critical systems and defence technology. Businesses working with security, digitalisation and preparedness will play an increasingly important role in Sweden’s future total defence efforts.
What does this mean for MSPs in the Nordics?
Managed service providers and IT partners in the Nordics will face heightened requirements for cybersecurity, redundancy, operational resilience and the protection of critical infrastructure. The Total Defence Fair will serve as a key platform for collaboration between the public sector, security suppliers and the IT industry.
Risks and opportunities
The changing security landscape in Europe increases the need for investments in cyber defence, AI-enhanced security, incident management and national preparedness. At the same time, it opens significant opportunities for innovation, public-private cooperation and the development of new security solutions tailored to the Nordic market.
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