Since its creation in 2018, Cyno-Ops, a partner event of Milipol Paris, has established itself as a unique and essential show for the international K9 community. 
Published on Sep 22,2025 at 12:41 PM | Updated on Oct 1,2025 at 3:48 PM

Born from the vision of two dog handlers from the French Gendarmerie, the show has retained its intimate and expert-driven character while attracting participants and specialists from around the globe. Its mission is clear: to highlight the natural abilities of dogs in order to enhance handlers’ knowledge. The upcoming edition will take place from 24 to 26 September 2025 at ROCHEXPO in La Roche-sur-Foron, Haute-Savoie, France, offering three days of innovation, expertise, and global exchange in the heart of the French Alps.

 

A Meeting Point for the Global K9 Sector

Cyno-Ops has grown steadily since its inception, welcoming around 400 participants and 30 exhibitors in 2024, with strong international representation from South Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, the United States, Germany, Spain, and beyond. This diversity underscores the event’s global reach and its role as a platform for cross-border collaboration. The 2025 edition will once again bring together key players from law enforcement, military, customs, government agencies, and veterinary professionals, alongside trainers, breeders, and suppliers of equipment. Attendees can expect an engaging environment that combines high-level professional content with opportunities for networking, from breakfast gatherings to evening receptions.

For exhibitors, the event provides the perfect opportunity to interact directly with operational end-users, creating meaningful exchanges between those who design and produce equipment and those who deploy it daily in the field. For participants, it is a chance to strengthen international networks, discover cutting-edge equipment, and share expertise with peers facing similar operational challenges worldwide.

 

Innovation, Demonstrations and Equipment

One of the highlights of Cyno-Ops is the opportunity to discover and test the latest innovations in the K9 sector. The exhibitor village will showcase new technologies and equipment designed to optimise operations and enhance the safety and effectiveness of both handlers and their dogs. Live demonstrations bring these innovations to life, allowing participants to see first-hand how emerging solutions can be applied in real-world scenarios.

From harnesses and protective gear to detection devices and veterinary solutions, the exhibition floor will reflect the full spectrum of the K9 ecosystem. These tools play a crucial role in supporting the wide-ranging missions carried out by working dogs worldwide, from patrolling and surveillance to the detection of narcotics, explosives, weapons, and even human remains. Other specialised fields such as avalanche rescue, missing person searches, pyrotechnic detection at sports stadiums, and fire investigation highlight the versatility and importance of canine units in ensuring public safety and operational success.

 

A Programme of Expert-led Conference Sessions

At the core of Cyno-Ops lies its rich programme of conference sessions, led by international experts from security forces and the broader canine world. These sessions will combine operational insights with scientific and technical perspectives, providing attendees with valuable knowledge applicable to their day-to-day work. The 2025 line-up will address a wide range of topics, from veterinary care and animal welfare to operational strategy and future-focused innovation.

The conference programme includes a presentation on the management of RAID dogs injured during operations, exploring evolving first aid and veterinary support. Another session will look back on the deployment of K9 teams at the 2024 Olympic Games, providing insight into large-scale operational security. Attendees will also have the chance to hear about the selection of the operational dog of the future, tracing the path from genotype to readiness, and examine the roles of tracking and detection dogs in counter-terrorism and counter-intelligence environments. Additional highlights include a presentation by the Commando of the Portuguese Navy on their canine capabilities, and an introduction to the Special Police Unit of the Federal Police Administration of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Such content makes Cyno-Ops a true centre of learning, where participants gain insights into best practices, research developments, and the future direction of canine operations. Strengthening knowledge and building community Cyno-Ops remains true to its founding spirit: created by handlers, for handlers. Unlike larger trade shows, it maintains a specialised focus and a scale that encourages real interaction, ensuring the needs of the K9 community are at the heart of the event. Its mix of technical content, operational case studies, and social networking makes it both a professional development opportunity and a community-building experience.

 

As canine units continue to play vital roles in public safety, counter-terrorism, law enforcement, and disaster response, the importance of events like Cyno-Ops cannot be overstated. They provide a rare chance to step back from day-to-day operations, to learn from peers across the world, and to bring back knowledge, tools, and partnerships that directly enhance operational effectiveness.

For anyone working in the field of K9 operations – whether handler, trainer, veterinary professional, or equipment supplier – Cyno-Ops 2025 promises to be an unmissable opportunity to connect, discover, and learn. Taking place against the inspiring backdrop of the French Alps, this international seminar is set once again to demonstrate why it is considered the must-attend event for the global K9 community.

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