Program and attractions
The trade show will include not only the exhibition itself, but also a wide range of accompanying events. One of the announced highlights is the panel “Triad: Tactics, Shooting, and Teamwork – from the battlefield to the shooting range.” Another accompanying event will be the International Security & Firearms Forum. Special guests will include, among others, Thomas Drago Dzieran – a former operator of the elite US Navy SEALs, a veteran of numerous combat missions, patriot, author, and founder of organizations supporting veterans and defenders of freedom, as well as Paweł Mateńczuk (callsign “Naval”), a former soldier of the GROM, author, security expert, and one of the most recognizable Polish special forces veterans.
Also appearing will be Jacek Bartosiak, a Polish expert in geopolitics, strategy, and security. He is the founder and owner of the think tank Strategy & Future. He previously served as Director of the War Games and Simulations Program at the Casimir Pulaski Foundation and as a Senior Fellow at The Potomac Foundation in Washington, D.C. He is the author of bestselling books on great-power competition and Poland’s role in the new geopolitical environment, including Pacific and Eurasia: On War (2016), The Republic Between Land and Sea: On War and Peace (2018), and The Past Is Prologue, which examines geopolitical change in the contemporary world.
The panel “Defense, Weapons, and Society – Practical Challenges and Perspectives” will be hosted by Jacek Hoga, a military historian and president of the Ad Arma Foundation, which promotes respect for the right to defend life against unlawful attack, the right to bear arms, and national defense. He is also a sport shooter, historical fencing instructor, and hunter.
Attendees will also be able to meet Zbigniew Parafianowicz, a Polish journalist and reporter known for his in-depth writing on political, military, and international affairs. Since 2003, he has covered events in Ukraine, Eastern Europe, and the post-Soviet region. He graduated in political science from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań and has worked as a war correspondent in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The organizers also invite visitors to the Trade Fair Studio, where exclusive interviews with industry experts and leading exhibitors will offer insights into the latest trends and innovative solutions. In this inspiring setting, market leaders will share their experience and visions for the future, providing valuable knowledge and guidance. The Trade Fair Studio is also linked to the medal award ceremony, honoring outstanding exhibitors, adding prestige to the event and underscoring the importance of innovation and excellence in the industry.
Photo: via PTAK Expo
As part of the trade show, a B2B Networking Zone will be open as an extension of the conference, offering participants a unique opportunity for direct conversations with speakers and other industry experts. In this zone, attendees will be able to exchange insights, ask questions, and establish valuable business contacts in a less formal setting.
Practical information
- Date: March 3–5, 2026
- Venue: Ptak Warsaw Expo, 62 Aleja Katowicka, 05-830 Nadarzyn/Warsaw
- Opening hours: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Ticket: According to information on the website, visitors who register online or at the trade fair office receive free admission
- Admission: The event is open to adults only; animals are not allowed on the exhibition grounds
- Getting there: Access by car is available, as well as by bus lines 703 and 711 (from P+R Al. Krakowska 15)
- Parking: “For the convenience of visitors… parking is free of charge”
- Food & cloakroom: Food service outlets will be available on site; cloakrooms are provided, with the option to leave a small suitcase
- Registration: Via the registration form on the website (requires, among other things, an email address and phone number, as well as consent for data processing by Ptak Warsaw Expo sp. z o.o.)
