Czech Republic will host the 15th edition of the biennial defence and security forum, exhibition and networking within the FUTURE FORCES FORUM (FFF), taking place in Prague in the week of 14 – 18 October 2024. The primary objective is to support state institutions and organisations in the fulfilment of the political-military ambitions and commitments, as well as the development cooperation within the NATO and the EU, or with other partner countries or civilian authorities.
Prague has been a long-time hub for international defence and security community networking within the FFF events, regularly hosting national delegations from over 60 countries and showcasing the latest products and services of about 300 exhibitors. The forum is organised under the auspices of the Czech Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of the Interior and in close cooperation with armed and security forces, NATO structures, European Defence Agency and other relevant authorities.
The program addresses the latest trends and needs in the defence and security area and helps to achieve the much sought-after interoperability within Multi-Domain Operations environment. Furthermore, it is important platform supporting cooperation of partner countries, international organizations, law enforcement and other security forces, the private sector, R&D, and academia across the globe.
In connection with the FUTURE FORCES FORUM, official meetings of NATO Working Groups will again be held in Prague, namely the CBRN Medical Working Group under the NATO Committee of Chiefs of Medical Services (COMEDS), the Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Capability Group under the NATO Army Armaments Group (NAAG), and the Dismounted Soldier Equipment User Group under the NATO Support & Procurement Agency (NSPA).
The Future Forces Exhibition will feature over 300 exhibitors in four exhibition halls. New this year – the Innovation Pavilion and the 7th edition of the LEA-DER conference & technology exhibition.
Innovation Pavilion
In order to support the implementation of newly developed technologies and services in security and defence applications, the organisers have created an Innovation Pavilion in one of the exhibition halls to present start-up and spin-off projects, university teams, research, development, technology and innovation centres under beneficial conditions.
LEA-DER
Together with FFF 2024, the 7th edition of this Conference & Technology Exhibition will also take place at PVA EXPO PRAGUE with a comprehensive programme of keynote lectures, technology workshops and practical demonstrations of tools aimed at fighting organised crime and terrorism in all its forms.
REGISTRATION
The professional public can attend both the exhibition and most of the expert panels free of charge by registering online.
Up-to-date information on FUTURE FORCES FORUM events is published at www.FFF.global
