The October weekend brings you comprehensively to the edge of comprehensive security.
The goal is to get the citizens – that is, all of us – to understand what comprehensive security means and the importance of
preparedness in our time.
FREE ENTRY TO THE FAIR!
The Comprehensive Security 2024 and Know-How Fair – originally called the National Defence Fair – was organized for the first
time in Helsinki in 1992.
From National Defence Fair to comprehensive security fair
1992 National Defence Fair
Under the leadership of Lieutenant General ret. Ermei Kanninen at the Helsinki Ice Hall.
The main focus of the event was on national defence.
1997 National Defence 97 Fair; National defence – our common cause
Under the leadership of Mr. Erkko Kajander at the Helsinki Fair Centre.
2002 National Defence 2002 Fair; Safety – our common cause at Jyväskylä Fair Centre.
2005 Defence and Security 2005 Fair; Finland is a country worth defending and protecting in the Tampere Exhibition and
Sports Centre.
2008 Security and Defence 2008 Fair; Security is done together at the Lahti Fair Centre.
2012 Security and Defence 2012 Fair; Together for a safe everyday life at the Lahti Fair Centre.
2015 Comprehensive Security 2015 Fair; Comprehensive security – Society together. From everyday safety to national defence at the Tampere Sports and Fair Centre.
2018 Comprehensive Security 2018 Fair; Comprehensive security and a competent citizen. SECURE FINLAND. Lahti Fair
Centre
2022 Comprehensive Security 2022 Fair; Preparing is caring. Tampere Sports and Exhibition Centre.
2024 Now it’s time for the Tenth Fair, and Joensuu will be the venue. Preparing is caring – now if ever. Joensuu Arena.