During the three days of Expodefensa 2021, Colombia ratified its leadership in technological advances in the Security and Defense sector. The eighth edition concluded with an academic program and a world-class commercial showcase.

Expodefensa continues to keep its promise to consolidate its position as the region's most representative international fair for technological development and innovation in the Security and Defense field.

The exhibition's success exceeded expectations in light of the global situation, thus supporting the economic reactivation of the sector and of Colombia.

"Although the pandemic has led to a 30% drop in attendance at the world's leading exhibitions, Expodefensa 2021 has matched the 2019 edition and exceeded the goals set for it. The offer is international, but the exhibition highlights a strong presence of the continent's industry. Colombia is an example of it through its investment in its defense industrial and technological base and its governmental leadership of the Social and Business Group for Defense (GSED)", stated Charles Beaudouin, CEO of COGES EVENTS.

228 exhibitors attended Expodefensa with a wide range of innovative products, including specialized drones for security work, boats and ships designed for the defense medical corps and the latest in weapons development technology.

National organizations such as CODALTEC, COTECMAR, INDUMIL and CIAC along with international companies, were the protagonists of this edition of the fair which was successfully confirmed as the epicenter of Latin America and the Caribbean in Security and Defense.

It is worth mentioning that for the first time, during this edition of the exhibition, the Orion Defense Ministers' Summit was held. It brought together representatives of high-level positions specialized in Security and Defense. At this meeting, extremely important issues were discussed regarding the actions that can be carried out specifically to combat the transnational threat that is drug trafficking.

In addition, on the last day of the exhibition, the "National Security and Defense Forum" took place, with the participation of deputy defense ministers, various generals and colonels, mayors and governors. It emphasized the role of innovation and technology in the fight against micro-trafficking and crime in cities.

The next edition of the leading Security and Defense hub in Latin America and the Caribbean, Expodefensa, will be held from 27 to 29 November 2023, and we expect it to be as well received by the attending participants.

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