Defense + Security offers you many ways to connect with your audience. The 2026 event was highly engaging for the exhibiting companies, and SPIE is grateful to those companies that showed up to offer products and services to a responsive audience.
Add this event to your 2027 marketing calendar! We're excited to gather again in Orlando, Florida, 20–22 April 2027. Sign up for your space now to get the best pricing and location choice.
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
6000 West Osceola Parkway
Kissimmee, Florida, USA 34746
Sign in: 2027 contract
Sign in: 2027 contract
Download: 2027 Prospectus
Download: 2027 Prospectus
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Early bird rates are extended to 2026 exhibitors and represent a 3% discount off 2027 standard rates. SPIE Corporate Member rates reflect a 15% discount.
EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: 5 June 2026
| Dates | Times |
| Tuesday 20 April 2027 | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM |
| Wednesday 21 April 2027 | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM |
| Thursday 22 April 2027 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM |
| Early bird fees | ||||
| Space type | Non-Member | SPIE Corp Member | Non-Member | SPIE Corp Member |
| 3 ft. x 5 ft. Kiosk | $4,020.65 | $3,398.90 | $4,145.00 | $3,523.25 |
| 6 ft. Table | $3,419.25 | $2,890.50 | $3,525.00 | $2,996.25 |
| 6.5 ft. x 5 ft. Mini Booth | $6,688.15 | $5,653.90 | $6,895.00 | $5,860.75 |
| 10 ft. x 10 ft. Booth* | $4,995.50 | $4,223.00 | $5,150.00 | $4,377.50 |
| Peninsula** | $54.32 per square foot | $45.92 per square foot | $56.00 per square foot | $47.60 per square foot |
| Island** | $63.05 per square foot | $53.30 per square foot | $65.00 per square foot | $55.25 per square foot |
*Optional Corner $1,095 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
SPIE Defense + Security Expo 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% |
