Defense + Security offers you many ways to connect with your audience. The 2025 event was highly engaging for the exhibiting companies.
Don't miss this event next year! We're excited to meet in National Harbor, Maryland on 28-30 April 2026. Sign up for your space now to get the best location.
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, Maryland, USA 20745
Sign in: 2026 contract
Sign in: 2026 contract
Download: 2026 Prospectus
Download: 2026 Prospectus
Sign up: email
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| Tuesday 28 April 2026 | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM |
| Wednesday 29 April 2026 | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM |
| Thursday 30 April 2026 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM |
Early bird rates represent a 3% discount off 2026 standard rates. SPIE Corporate Member rates reflect a 15% discount.
EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: 23 May 2025
| Early bird fees | ||||
| Space type | Non-Member | SPIE Corp Member | Non-Member | SPIE Corp Member |
| 3 ft. x 5 ft. Kiosk | $3,904.25 | $3,300.50 | $4,025.00 | $3,421.25 |
| 6 ft. Table | $3,322.25 | $2,808.50 | $3,425.00 | $2,911.25 |
| 6.5 ft. x 5 ft. Mini Booth | $6,494.15 | $5,489.90 | $6,695.00 | $5,690.75 |
| 10 ft. x 10 ft. Booth* | $4,850.00 | $4,100.00 | $5,000.00 | $4,250.00 |
| Peninsula** | $52.38 per square foot | $44.28 per square foot | $54.00 per square foot | $45.90 per square foot |
| Island** | $60.63 per square foot | $51.25 per square foot | $62.50 per square foot | $53.13 per square foot |
*Optional Corner $995 per corner (applies to booths only)
**Increments of 100 sq. ft., 400 sq. ft. minimum
Kiosks and mini booth displays that are ready the moment you arrive! Either type of display may be purchased on their own or can be added to previously purchased 10 x 10 or larger booth spaces to extend your company's presence at any of the exhibits.
Save on costs, all-inclusive*
*Additional fees related to facility shipping and drayage for products and marketing materials may still apply.
Make it easy on your exhibit team—potentially reducing travel time and expenses
Gain a fresh look
See conceptual photos below. Download a PDF sheet with more information about reserving and ordering turnkey kiosks and mini booths at an SPIE event. Please contact spiesales@spie.org for more information.
Includes:
• backwall with fabric graphics
• lockable cabinet, stool, carpeting, wastebasket
• electricity (5 amp)
• installation and dismantle
Includes:
• backwall with fabric graphics
• lockable cabinet, stool, carpeting, wastebasket
• electricity (5 amp)
• installation and dismantle
The 2025 SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing Exhibition is the most important sensing, imaging, and photonics show for the defense and security communities. Attendees look to find out more about the latest optical components, photonic sensors, infrared technologies, laser systems, imaging, robotics, fiber optics, cameras, and more.
This event is the leading exchange for professionals coming together to find new products and make important business connections. For exhibitors, a week of technical presentations, courses, and special events offer opportunities for connecting with potential customers. Participating companies will be able to share their offerings, showcase product demonstrations, and create important interactions.
More than half of total attendees is made up of R&D and product development job functions and decision makers.*
| Attendee job function | |
| R&D | 41% |
| Engineering & Design | 19% |
| Sr. Executive/Business Development/Exec | 9% |
| Student | 11% |
| Educator | 7% |
| Sales/Marketing | 6% |
