Euronaval 2024: Global Naval Defense Summit in Paris

The 29th edition of Euronaval, the world's largest naval defense trade show, will take place from November 4-7, 2024, at the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition center.

Event Overview and Logistics

29th edition of Euronaval, the world's largest naval defense trade show
Dates: November 4-7, 2024
New venue: Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition center
Approximately 500 exhibitors from more than 30 countries
13 countries organizing their own national pavilions
104 countries invited to attend, including India
Changed dates and venue due to the Olympic and Paralympic Games in France
Ideal location: 15 minutes from Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport, 30 minutes from central Paris

Exhibition Focus and Highlights

Theme: Innovation, sovereignty, and international cooperation
Showcasing latest advancements and state-of-the-art solutions in naval defense
Products, technologies, and services spanning naval, aircraft, and maritime security domains

Key features:

- CYBER NAVAL HUB
- SEAnnovation area
- Guided tours
- Dedicated product pavilions
- Live demonstrations
- Interactive workshops
- Competitive activities
Educational component: Expert-led presentations, lectures, seminars, and panel discussions

Special focus on:

- Innovative solutions to protect naval forces and maritime infrastructure against air and surface drones
- Next-generation anti-ship missiles
- Missile systems to destroy multiple hostile drones
- Developments in maritime security, digitization, AI, and naval equipment

Industry Trends and Strategic Discussions

Addressing increasing challenges in maritime security and technological competition
Exploring strategic and industrial challenges in naval defense
Emphasis on innovation, resilience, and sustainability
Focus on technological innovation and strategic shifts necessary for success in naval defense

Discussions on lessons from recent conflicts:

- Importance of maritime capabilities highlighted by the Ukraine conflict
- Need for adaptable and versatile maritime forces
- Agility in defense capabilities to switch between different missions quickly
- Disparity between expensive Western defense systems and cheaper but effective threats used by adversaries
- Importance of information superiority in modern conflicts
- Need for flexibility and adaptability in protecting high-value assets

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