Conference · Toulouse, France

SPIE Security + Defence

Optics, Precision Mechanics, Laser · Physics · Defence, Military

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Next editionNot confirmedLast edition we have: 21–24 Sep 2015
Last venueCentre de Congrès Pierre BaudisToulouse, France
RunningSince 2010Annual · 5 editions on record
Last checked12 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
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Editions on record
5first in 2010

About SPIE Security + Defence

The conferences in SPIE Security + Defence crosses the divide between fundamental optical science and the application of the underpinning technologies in advanced defence and security systems. This is a unique symposium that will offer many opportunities to network with colleagues from a variety of disciplines in academia, industry, and government from all over the world, while addressing the new challenges that continue to emerge: network-enabled capability/network-centric warfare evolve; asymmetric warfare: military operations in the urban theatre; and peace-keeping.

• Unmanned/Unattended Sensors and Sensor Networks

• Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems: Technology and Applications

• Electro-Optical Remote Sensing

• Technologies for Optical Countermeasures

• Military Applications in Hyperspectral Imaging and High Spatial Resolution Sensing

• Advanced Free-Space Optical Communication Techniques and Applications

• Emerging Technologies

• Millimetre Wave and Terahertz Sensors and Technology

• Optical Materials and Biomaterials in Security and Defence Systems Technology

• Optics and Photonics for Counterterrorism, Crime Fighting and Defence

• Quantum Information Science and Technology

• High-Power Lasers: Technology and Systems

• NEW - Target and Background Signatures

With a European focus, this event attracts more than 400 attendees in the security and defense sector, and is collocated with SPIE Remote Sensing, allowing you to also take advantage of the cross-section of close to 900 attendees working in a technical area rich in solutions for the security and defence community. This conference also includes an Exhibition. Explore new opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and potential new partners in industry, academia, and government from around the world.

From our listing of this edition. Details may have changed since.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
201521–24 Sep 2015Centre de Congrès Pierre Baudis
Toulouse, France
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201422–25 Sep 2014Amsterdam RAI International Exhibition Center
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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201224–27 Sep 2012Edinburgh International Conference Centre
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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201119–22 Sep 2011Clarion Congress Hotel
Prague, Czech Republic
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201020–23 Sep 2010Centre de Congrès Pierre Baudis
Toulouse, France
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Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

Questions

When is SPIE Security + Defence?

The next dates haven't been confirmed. The last edition we have on record was 21–24 Sep 2015.

Where is it held?

The last edition we have was at Centre de Congrès Pierre Baudis, Toulouse, France.

How often does it take place?

Annual, judging by the 5 editions on record since 2010.

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