HEMUS International Defense Exhibition

Established in 1995 by a decree of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Bulgaria, the HEMUS International Defense Exhibition has adopted the theme "Defense, Anti-Terrorism, and Security" since 2001, which remains its core focus to this day.

Held biennially in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, the HEMUS International Trade Exhibition for Defense Equipment, Anti-Terrorism, and Security featured 157 exhibitors and VIP delegations from 50 countries at its last edition, with prominent national pavilions from the United States, France, Germany, Israel, and South Korea.

As a member of NATO and the EU, Bulgaria will join the Schengen Area in 2025. Sino-Bulgarian trade has grown rapidly, reaching $4.22 billion in 2023, making China Bulgaria's third-largest trading partner outside the EU and its second-largest export destination. Bulgaria serves as a strategic node for the Belt and Road Initiative in the Balkans. Plovdiv, the country's second-largest city, is a major industrial, commercial, scientific, cultural, and transportation hub in the region, with the international railway corridor from Belgrade to Istanbul passing through it.

As the exclusive organizer for Chinese delegations, our company will assist SME-qualified enterprises in applying for the "SME International Market Development Fund Subsidy". The HEMUS International Defense Exhibition stands as the premier trade platform for Chinese defense enterprises to enter the Bulgarian market.

HEMUS International Defense Exhibition tickets are e-tickets. Domestic and international visitors must complete online pre-registration with real-name passport verification. After purchase, the organizer verifies visitor identity. Visitors who do not meet entry requirements may need to submit additional documents. Once approved, you will receive email confirmation or a QR code. On site, present your original passport and confirmation letter to collect a paper badge, or scan the QR code to enter.