IDEX 2025 dates are out! The International Defence Exhibition and Conference will occur between 17 and 21 February 2025 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The future edition will run parallel to NAVDEX, the naval and maritime security trade show.
IDEX 2025 will welcome 130,000 trade visitors and 1,350 exhibitors from 65 countries. The trade fair will take over 165,000 sqm of exhibition space, displaying the latest innovations in weapons, vehicles, ships, training technologies, and other products and services used within the defence industry. The premier platform will benefit an increasing number of international and MENA region decision-makers, governments, armed forces and military personnel, allowing them to network with prime contractors and OEMs and deliver global media coverage.
IDEX and NAVDEX 2025 will offer an intensive exhibition and conference programme. The trade show will include a line-up of special events, live outdoor demonstration areas and interactive pavilions. The expo will also host several unique features, such as IDEX NEXT GEN, IDEX THINKTANK, IDEX & NAVDEX Talks, Innovation Journey, and Second UAE Worthiness & Safety Conference. The International Defence Conference will consist of panel discussions and informative lectures covering leading technological advancements and disruptive technologies.
Are you looking for a hotel near ADNEC for the IDEX 2025 dates? Contact ExpoBeds to organise your business trip early in advance. Our company specialises in event accommodation, offering trade visitors and exhibitors hotels and other properties at the best prices. Make an online reservation through our ExpoBeds website, or call us to request a personalised free hotel quote for IDEX 2025.
Past editions
| Total | Domestic | Foreign | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibitors | |||
| Visitors |
| Total | Domestic | Foreign | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibitors | 900 | ||
| Visitors | 62,445 |
| Total | Domestic | Foreign | |
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| Exhibitors | |||
| Visitors |
Next editions
IDEX 2027
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
Quick info
| Organiser: | Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company - ADNEC |
| Founded: | 1993 |
| Frequency: | every 2 years |
| Next Edition: | IDEX 2027 |
| Sectors: | Defence technology |
| Website: | IDEX official website |
Important facts
- 142 national exhibitors in 2017
- 1235 international exhibitors
- 39 national pavilions
- 172 official delegations
- 133,000 sq m of exhibition area
- 105,000+ visitors
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