Membership

Become a DSEI member 

Launching in July 2025, DSEI Membership is a new offering designed to help start-ups, SMEs, tech firms other non-traditional organisations break into the defence sector. By connecting innovators with key decision-makers, we make it easier to navigate defence procurement, accelerate innovation, and seize new opportunities.

Our mission is to improve SME and tech participation in defence procurement, connecting them with key decision makers in defence to accelerate innovation in the sector.  

As a key partner with the UK MoD and leading global Primes, we tap into our extensive network of contacts to provide our members with unrivalled access to defence procurement content, global tenders, networking events and 1:1 digital connection year-round, beyond the four days of the show. 

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Why become a member? 

Start-ups, SMEs, non-traditionals  

Gain the knowledge, connections, and resources required to access opportunities within defence and security supply chains and establish valuable relationships with key decision makers in the sector.  

Government and Prime Contractors 

Identify and connect with a large network of SMEs and non-traditional defence organisations and discover unique and exciting solutions to address your current challenges, helping you to unlock future technological potential and innovation. 

What are the Benefits of DSEI Membership?

Join our verified community of members and gain access and insights to multiple benefits as part of our exclusion membership app, including; 

  • Platinum Members Lounge access (shared with VIPs) to take meetings or relax 

  • Access to the MeetMe lounge 

  • Teas/coffees 

  • Dedicated members only entry into the show 

  • Member’s welcome gift  

  • Member’s lanyard / physical membership card 

  • Access to the attendee list 4 weeks in advance of the show 
     

  • Book unlimited meetings at the show 
     

  • View recommended connections based on your interest

  • Defence Explainers, including on how to do business in the sector 

  • Latest global contract news 

  • Interviews with key procurement decision makers from MoDs and Primes. 

  • SME news and more 

Regular, weekly updates on newly released global tenders and competitions helping you monitor industry activity 

  • Roundtables with MoD and Primes to discover their priorities and their procurement challenges 

  • Networking drinks and dinners 

  • Webinars on the defence industry 

  • C-suite meet-ups 

  • Online directory for defence / tech 

  • Members directory 

 

Join the DSEI membership waiting list today


 

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is membership? 

We have three membership options;
Monthly - £110/month
Quarterly - £275/quarter
Annual - £999/year

Can I upgrade to membership if I have MeetMe? 

Yes! You will be eligible to upgrade to membership for the differential in what you paid for MeetMe vs the annual membership fee.  

How do I access my member benefits? 

Members are given access to our app which is our one stop shop to discover and book events, read exclusive content and expand your network.  

As a member you will automatically be able to view event attendees from 14 August 2025 

When will I be able to purchase membership? 

The members app will be available to purchase from July 2025.  

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