On the crossroad between the East and the West, the North and the South,  “HEMUS" , the biggest Bulgarian International Defence and Security Exhibition, with its over 31 years of growing experience traditionally offers  unique opportunities for matching the interests of the Governmental Institutions, National Armed Forces, Bulgarian Defence Industry, European and International companies, Scientific institutions and Academia. 

It proved to be a successful forum for expanding the opportunity for businesses in the defence sector, widening the business networking, strengthening the relations and contacts between business partners Governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations, presenting of innovative solutions products and services, sharing knowledge and experience. 
  

HEMUS 2026 – thematic focus
Defence, counterterrorism and security with particular focus on cyber security, border security, strategic communications, autonomous surveillance systems, information, monitoring and response systems, as well as educational products and services in the subject area.

HEMUS 2026 – business opportunities
The event provides unique opportunities to combine the interest of national institutions, the armed forces, the Bulgarian defence industry, European and international manufacturers and consumers, scientific institutions and the academic community. The exhibition proved to be a successful forum for developing business opportunities in the field of security and defence, expanding business networks, strengthening and deepening of the contacts with governmental and non-governmental organizations, presenting innovative solutions, products and services and exchange of information and good practices.     

The 16th edition of HEMUS is held under the auspices of the Minstry of Defence and the Ministry of Economy.  

Organizer: “Hemus '95” Foundation
Main partners: International Fair Plovdiv and Bulgarian Defence Industry Association  

Catalog

The Hemus Exhibition is intended for all Bulgarian and foreign persons ( tion and trade activities in the field of defence equipment and in the areas of counterterrorism and security.  

Benefits of participation:
•    access to the Bulgarian, European and international market for defence and security goods and services and the opportunity to explore the business potential at national, European and international level in direct contact with Bulgarian, European and international manufacturers and traders;  
•    opportunity to showcase new products not only through static display of the exhibits but with a demonstration of their mobility, functionality and fire performance;   
•    an international platform for launching new business projects;   
•    a network of contacts with companies, governmental institutions, NGOs, national, European and international procurement and supply agencies, with foreign delegations and visitors, with traders, scientific institutes and universities;  
•    participation in the accompanying events.

- "HEMUS" demonstrated to be one of the few events in the branch worldwide resistant to crises and with a proven ability to be held in conditions of severe anti-epidemic restrictions and economic difficulties assuring not only attractive but also save place and conditions for exhibitors and visitors;

- “HEMUS 2026” is the exhibition that offers a broad range of products, services and innovative solutions delivered by world famous producers for you as a customer to choose from; 

- “HEMUS 2026” gives you the unique opportunity to see exhibitors’ products in their mobility and functionality and to observe their firepower at the live firings as well;

- “HEMUS 2026” presents real possibilities of meeting business partners and counterparts and enhancing your business network;

- “HEMUS 2026” proposes chances to meet high level state official, representatives of European and international organizations and counterparts from EU and other countries;

- “HEMUS 2026” offers you to participate in the International Scientific Conference and thus getting informed about the latest developments and scientific achievements in the field of the National Security; 

- “HEMUS 2026” lets you to get aware of the latest products, services and innovations of the industry from the Defence Sector;

- “HEMUS 2026” allows you to conduct a defence market research; 

- “HEMUS 2026” is the event to exchange information and thoughts on ongoing and future projects regarding the National Security.

The first Exhibition day is for officially invited guests only.

From the second day of the Exhibition until its end, access is provided for experts, vendors and business representatives with invitations or online preliminary registration.

Visitors with entrance tickets will be allowed in the last two days only.

Entrance ticket price: 7,60€ / 14,86лв

Entrance ticket price for pensioners, disabled and students: 4€ / 7,82лв

Online registration: https://www.hemusbg.org/visitors/registration-visitors 

For security reasons, persons under the age of 16 years shall be allowed to the Exhibition, if accompanied by a person above 18 years, who can assume responsibility for their actions.

Parking lots for visitors -  4.60€ / 9.00 per day

• Maritsa Blvd. (along the Maritsa River) 
• Tsar Boris III Obedinitel Blvd. – next to Pavilion 10 

How to get to Plovdiv and the Fairground:

• by plane - http://www.sofia-airport.bg/
• by train - http://www.bdz.bg/bg/
• by bus from Sofia - http://www.centralnaavtogara.bg/#b
• by car - http://www.bgmaps.com/

Accommodation

             The town of Plovdiv is one of the most developed tourist centers in Bulgaria. It has numerous hotels and lodgings, offering all amenities. One of the most elegant hotels is the four-star St. Petersburg, in which there are also conference halls.

Domains and Subject sections

91. LAND FORCES
91.1. Infantry Armaments and Ammunition
91.2. Artillery Systems and Ammunition
91.3. Multiple-Lunched Rocket Systems and Ammunition
91.4. Anti-Tank Grenade Launchers and Ammunition
91.5. Guided Anti-Tank Weapons
91.6. Portable Anti-Aircraft Missile Weapons
91.7. „Surface-to-Surface“ Missile Systems
91.8. Gunpowder, Explosive Substances and Pyrotechnical Substances
91.9. Radar Equipment
91.10. Tanks
91.11. Armoured Personnel Carriers and Infantry Fighting Vehicles
91.12. Military Automobile Equipment
91.14. Means and Systems for Land Mining and for Demining
91.15. Engineering Machines and Devices
91.16. Fortification Equipment
91.17. Camouflage Equipment
91.18. Systems and Means for Radiation and Chemical Monitoring
91.19. Means of Individual and Collective Chemical and Radiation Protection
91.20. Ignitable Substances
91.21. Automatic Command and Control Systems for the Armed Forces and for Weapons Control
91.22. Optic, Optic-Electronic and Thermovision Equipment and Systems
91.23. Combat Identification Devices (CID)
91.24. Personal Ballistic Protection Devices and Bulletproof housing solutions
91.25. “Surface -to-Air” Missile Systems
91.26. Solutions and Equipment for Location and Disposal of Explosive Ordinance (EOD) and Improvised Explosive Devices (IED)
 
92. AIR-FORCE
92.1. Fighter Aircrafts and Combat Helicopters
92.1.1. Auxiliary Aircraft and Helicopters
92.2. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Systems
92.3. Aviation Armament and Ammunition
92.4. Airborne Communication Equipment
92.5. Airborne Radar Equipment and Systems
92.6. Aircraft Engines
92.7. Electric and Special Equipment for Aircraft
92.8. Airborne Systems for Intelligence and Electronic Warfare
92.9. Aircraft Maintenance Equipment
92.10. Paratrooper and Landing Equipment
92.11. Systems and Means for Support of the Flight Activity
 
93. NAVY
93.1. Combat and Auxiliary Ships
93.2. Technical Means for Rescue Operations of the Navy
93.3. Technical Means for Measuring and Compensation of Ship Physical Fields
93.4. Armament and Weapons of the Navy
93.5. Hydro-Acoustic Equipment
93.6. Means for Navigation and Hydrographic Support of the Navy
93.7. Technical Means for Support of Submarines, Submarine-Assault and Diving Activity
93.8. Maritime Security and Force Protection Systems and Equipment
93.9. Underwater Systems
93.10. Unmanned Underwater Systems

94. JOINT CAPABILITIES, COMBAT SUPPORT AND LOGISTIC
94.1. Solutions and products for Defence Intelligence
94.2. Solutions and Systems for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Information/Intelligence, Surveillance, Targeting Acquisition and Reconnaissance (C4ISTAR)
94.3. Communication Systems
94.4. Cryptographic equipment
94.5. Radio Stations
94.6. Radio-Relay Systems
94.7. Systems and Equipment for Signal Intelligence
94.8. Electronic Warfare Equipment (EW)
94.9. Optic-Electronic Systems
94.10. Video Systems
94.11. Coding and Decoding Devices
94.12. Personal Means for Communication
94.13. Equipment for Remote Access
94.14. Innovative Solutions for Armament’s and Weaponry’s Combat Resilience and Compatibility
94.15. Simulator and Training Equipment
94.16. Non-Combatant Equipment and Technologies
94.17. Solutions and Systems for Equipment Storage and Maintenance
94.18. Technologies for Repair of Military Equipment, Weaponry and Military - Engineering Equipment
94.19. Solutions and Technologies for Production and Storage of Fuels and Lubricants
94.20. Field Kitchen and Food Processing Equipment
94.21. Technologies for Production of Canned Foods
94.22. Military Clothing
94.23. Equipment and Technologies for Laboratory Analyses
94.24. Military Medical Equipment and Systems
94.25. Fixed and Mobile Hospital Equipment (Role 1, 2 and 3)
94.26. Diagnostic Equipment
94.27. Laboratory Equipment and Systems
94.28. Medicines and Medical Supplies
94.29. Medical Editions
94.30. Medical Transportation Vehicles
94.31. Field (Role 1 and 2) Military Hospitals
94.32. Fire and emergency safety
94.33. Solutions, Systems and Equipment for Search and Rescue and MEDIEVAC Operations
 
97. SECURITY AND ANTITERRORISM
97.1. Anti-Terrorism Special Equipment and Weapons
97.2. Anti-Terrorism Special Transport Vehicles
97.3. Data Management and Protection Systems
97.4. Products and Solutions for Social Media Monitoring and Data Analysis
97.5. Solutions, Systems and Equipment for Cyber Security
97.6. Innovative Solutions
for Strategic Communications
97.7. Innovative Solutions, Products and Services related the Artificial Intellect
97.8. Unmanned Autonomous Systems for Surveillance, Intelligence Gathering, Counter Intelligence and Counteraction
97.9. Border Security Systems and Equipment incl. Autonomous
97.10. Systems and Equipment for Identification and Biometric Management
97.11. Physical Security Systems
97.12. Technical Protection Systems
97.13. Control and Surveillance Equipment
97.14. Special Equipment, Education, Training
97.15. Solutions, Systems and Equipment for Critical Infrastructure Protection including Autonomous
97.16. Innovative Systems and Products for compensation the Climate Change Impacts
97.17. Systems and Solutions for Crisis Management and Disaster Response incl. Autonomous
97.18. Solutions and Equipment for Civil Protection
 
64. TRAINING, EDUCATION, INNOVATIONS AND SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY
64.1. Research and development
64.2. Research and innovations
64.3. Training and education, educational institutions
64.4. Testing and Evaluation
64.5. Scientific Developments for Strategic Communications 

98. SERVICES AND INFORMATION
98.1. Associations, organizations, foundations and institutions
98.2. Fairs, exhibitions, congresses
98.5. Banks, banking and insurance
98.6. Publishing, printed and online editions
98.7. Advertising services
98.8. Commercial activity, incl. e-commerce
98.15. Expert reports and control, certification
98.16. Marketing and consulting
98.17. Patents, licences, know-how

99.         OTHERS