SPIE Security + Defence 2026 will take place in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, from 14–17 September 2026. The event is one of Europe’s leading conferences for engineers and scientists working on optical technologies, sensing systems, and photonics applications for security and defence.
The conference brings together researchers, industry experts, and policymakers to discuss developments in areas such as electro-optical and infrared systems, quantum technologies, artificial intelligence for security applications, autonomous systems, and advanced sensing technologies.
SPIE Security + Defence provides a platform for sharing research and exploring technological innovations supporting security, defence, and counter-terrorism capabilities.
More information: https://spie.org/conferences-and-exhibitions/sensors-and-imaging/programme/conferences/security–defence