Organizer
COGES Events (Commissariat Général des Expositions et Salons du GICAT)
Specialized organizer of international land and air‑land defense & security exhibitions and business meetings for the global GICAT ecosystem.
Directory listing reviewed June 2026
About COGES Events (Commissariat Général des Expositions et Salons du GICAT)
Geographic reach: Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, North America, Latin America
COGES Events (Commissariat Général des Expositions et Salons du GICAT) is the dedicated events subsidiary of **GICAT**, the French land and air-land defense and security industry association. Created to professionalize and expand the sector’s international outreach, COGES Events specializes in organizing high‑level defense and security exhibitions, business meetings, and conferences that connect industry manufacturers, technology providers, armed forces, security services, and governmental decision‑makers.
Headquartered in the Paris region, COGES Events is best known worldwide as the organizer of **EUROSATORY**, one of the leading global land and air‑land defense and security shows, held biennially in Paris and gathering thousands of exhibitors and visitors from well over 100 countries. Around this flagship, the company has progressively developed a portfolio of international business conventions, thematic forums, and “Rencontres internationales Défense & Sécurité” (international defense and security meetings) that facilitate procurement dialogue, capability development, and industrial partnerships.
Leveraging its close relationship with GICAT and French institutional stakeholders, COGES Events positions itself as a neutral, business‑oriented platform offering high‑quality visitor programs, curated B2B matchmaking, and strong delegations hosting capabilities. Its events are designed to showcase the full spectrum of land, air‑land, and homeland security solutions – from vehicles, weapons systems, and robotics to command‑and‑control, protection, cyber, and civil‑security equipment.
With deep knowledge of export regulations, operational requirements, and defense procurement processes, COGES Events delivers turnkey event solutions that comply with stringent security and ethical standards while maximizing networking and business outcomes for exhibitors and official delegations. Its international reach and specialized focus make it a key convenor for the global defense and security ecosystem across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
COGES Events is the events subsidiary of GICAT that designs and organizes international defense and security exhibitions, business conventions, and high‑level meetings such as EUROSATORY, connecting industry players with armed forces, security services, and governmental stakeholders.
EUROSATORY is held every two years in the Paris region (France), typically in June; it is organized by COGES Events on behalf of GICAT and brings together global land and air‑land defense and security communities. Exact dates for each edition are published on the official show website and on COGES Events’ channels.
Exhibitors must apply through the official EUROSATORY or relevant event website, where COGES Events provides online application forms, stand options, and contact details for the sales team. After acceptance, exhibitors receive a participation contract, technical manuals, and access to exhibitor services (logistics, marketing, delegations program, etc.).
COGES Events organizes B2B matchmaking programs, official delegations tours, conferences, and workshops designed to connect exhibitors with institutional buyers, armed forces, and security decision‑makers. Detailed networking options, including pre‑scheduled meetings, are communicated in each event’s exhibitor documentation and online platform.
Each event organized by COGES Events has specific security, accreditation, and access rules because of the sensitive nature of defense and security technologies. Professional status is usually required, and some areas may be restricted to accredited visitors or official delegations. The organizer publishes detailed access, identification, and compliance requirements on the respective event websites and in visitor guides.
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