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The 2027 International Armoured Vehicles Conference is returning for its next edition, bringing together senior military leaders, defence experts, and industry professionals from across the global armoured vehicles community.

Across three days, IAV 2027 will explore the evolving requirements of battlefield mobility, from the lessons emerging from current conflicts to major modernisation and acquisition programmes shaping the future of land forces.

The agenda will feature high-level plenary sessions alongside focused track discussions covering firepower, vehicle protection, combat logistics, and the application of emerging technologies to land operations, examining how armour must evolve to meet the demands of the modern battlefield.

View the official 2027 agenda to explore the full programme and discover what to expect at IAV 2027 >>

See Who's Already Confirmed for IAV 2027

The IAV 2027 community is already taking shape. Get an early look at the senior military leaders, defence officials, programme managers and industry decision-makers confirmed to join us in Farnborough this January. 

With representation from across the global armoured vehicles community, IAV 2027 is shaping up to be one of our most influential gatherings yet. 

Explore the Early Attendee List and see who you could be meeting at IAV 2027.

What are the world's armed forces prioritising as they modernise, upgrade, and transform their armoured vehicle fleets? 

At International Armoured Vehicles 2026, senior military leaders from across the global armoured community shared their perspectives on the capability requirements, procurement priorities, operational challenges, and force transformation initiatives shaping the future fight. 

This exclusive infographic pack captures key insights from selected speaker sessions, offering a concise snapshot of the modernisation priorities discussed at the 2026 conference. 

Download your copy today to explore the key requirements shaping future armoured fleets.

Now is the perfect time to see who was in the room at International Armoured Vehicles 2026. The 2026 Attendee List provides a snapshot of the organisations and senior job titles represented at the conference, from Chiefs of Army Operations and Heads of Platform Development to Directors of Ground Combat Solutions. 

This attendee snapshot reflects the calibre of decision-makers and technical experts that make IAV's the premier forum for collaboration across the armoured vehicles ecosystem, many of whom regularly return year after year to stay connected to the latest operational requirements and technological advancements.

Prefer to read the conversation? Download the full written transcript of our exclusive interview with General Sir Tim Radford KCB DSO OBE, Conference Chairman for International Armoured Vehicles 2027 and former NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe. 

In the interview, General Sir Tim Radford shares his perspective on the future of armoured warfare, NATO interoperability, the evolving threat from drones and loitering munitions, and the capabilities required for the future battlefield. 

Download the transcript to explore the full conversation and General Radford's insights ahead of IAV 2027.