Attendee counts:-5,500+

International Armoured Vehicles Conference 2026

When & WhereJanuary 20–22, 2026Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference CentreFarnborough, United Kingdom

The International Armoured Vehicles Conference (IAVC) is the world’s premier annual forum for the global armoured vehicles community, convening senior defence leaders, government officials, and industry stakeholders to shape the future of land power and armoured mobility.

Who Attends

IAVC 2026 attracts more than 1,500 qualified professionals from 60+ nations, representing the full spectrum of the armoured vehicles ecosystem — from strategic policymakers to technical innovators, all focused on evolving defence mobility and capability.

Industry / Sector Breakdown

Attendees and participants represent key sectors across defence and land systems, including:

• Military & Defence Forces — Army leadership, capability planners, and combat commanders

• Government & Defence Ministries — Procurement, acquisition, strategy and policy officials

• Armoured Vehicle OEMs — Major vehicle manufacturers and prime systems integrators

• Tier 1 & Tier 2 Suppliers — Subsystems, armour, weapons, powertrain, electronics and mobility specialists

• Technology & Innovation Providers — Defence tech startups, artificial intelligence, autonomy and robotics

• Research & Development Institutions — Defence research labs and academia

• Procurement & Logistics — Lifecycle management, sustainment, supply chain and support services

• Consultants & Strategic Advisors — Defence analysis and strategic consultancy firms

This blend ensures a comprehensive, mission-critical representation of the global armoured capability landscape.

Job Title Breakdown

Attendees include senior leadership and technical experts from operational, strategic and technical domains:

• Chiefs of Army / Heads of Ground Force Commands

• Deputy Chiefs of Defence & Government Officials

• Procurement Directors & Acquisition Leaders

• Program Managers & Capability Development Officers

• R&D and Engineering Directors

• Vehicle System Architects & Technical Specialists

• Supply Chain and Sustainment Managers

• Defence Industry CEOs, CTOs & Business Unit Leaders

• Operational Analysts & Strategic Advisors

• Solution Providers & Innovation Leads

These roles foster high-level strategic decision-making alongside technical exchange and collaborative problem-solving.

Geographic / Regional Breakdown

IAVC 2026 brings a truly global audience:

• Strong representation from Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America

• Delegations from NATO partner nations and allied defence forces

• Participation from defence ministries, armed forces and technology leaders spanning 60+ countries

This global mix enriches discussions with diverse strategic perspectives and multinational collaboration opportunities.

Why Attend

IAVC 2026 stands at the forefront of the armoured vehicles community, offering:

• Strategic briefings and keynote sessions on modernisation, survivability, digital transformation, and future battle concepts

• High-level networking with military leaders, government decision-makers, and industry executives

• Key technical sessions exploring mobility, protection systems, autonomy, C4ISR integration, propulsion and next-gen capability development

• Exhibition opportunities to showcase armoured platforms, subsystems, and emerging technologies

• Collaborative environments where defence strategy meets innovation, procurement and capability delivery

By integrating operational insight with cutting-edge technology trends, IAVC 2026 equips defence stakeholders and industry partners to drive forward future armoured capability.