IDEX, NAVDEX to showcase fast-changing defence sector

The attention of the world's defence and security industry will be on Abu Dhabi next month as it stages two major events.

The 16th edition of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) and the 7th edition of the Naval Defence Exhibition and Conference (NAVDEX) will be  held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from February 20-24.

The events are set to showcase a wide range of new features and attract leading participants and exhibitors from the international defence sector.

A series of high-level round table discussions will also be held with prominent industry thought leaders and commentators.

IDEX and NAVDEX will introduce IDEX Next_Gen, a space dedicated for startups which will enable entrepreneurs to demonstrate their solutions and technologies in the defence and naval sector to leading figures in the industry.

The events will also feature the Innovation Trail, a focused journey through the exhibition, highlighting the latest products and innovations for the defence and naval community, from the world’s leading brands.

Exhibitors will be able to submit their latest and most innovative products and solutions for selection as part of this curated journey.

On the content side, and again as a first of its kind, IDEX and NAVDEX will each feature dedicated free to attend theatres for attendees to learn about the latest industry critical topics.

NAVDEX Talks, located in the brand new marina hall, will focus on the naval defence industry, whereas IDEX Talks will include sessions that will cover a variety of engaging topics related to the global defence sector. The topics include: Women and Youth in Defence, Defence Heroes and Motivational Masterclasses.

Fans of defence history can also look forward to a dedicated zone called ‘Defence Through the Decades’, which will be interactive in nature, highlighting products and technology from the industry over the past 30 years.

The 2021 editions of IDEX and NAVDEX welcomed over 62,000 visitors and more than 900 local, regional and international companies from 59 countries, in addition to hosting 35 national pavilions.