7th Edition of NAVDEX 2023 to kick off with grew of exhibiting companies by 206%.

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the 16th edition of IDEX 2023 and the 7th edition of NAVDEX 2023 and the accompanying International Defence Conference (IDC) will be held during 20-24 February 2023 at the Abu Dhabi National Centre.
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New Marina Hall for the Naval Defense Exhibition NAVDEX, Abu Dhabi. (Picture source: ADNEC)

This edition, which coincides with the 30th anniversary of the launch of IDEX, is the largest in the history of the event, forecast to attract wider global participation from all continents of the world.

ADNEC Group, in cooperation with the Ministry of Defence, is organizing the two exhibitions, which provide an international platform to showcase the latest innovations in the international defence sector, and a global forum to showcase the sector's developments in advanced technology and equipment.

It is also an opportunity to establish strategic partnerships between major companies specialized in the defence and military industries from around the world.

The Higher Organising Committee of the two exhibitions announced the details of the 16th edition of IDEX 2023, the 7th edition of NAVDEX 2023, and the accompanying IDC conference during a press conference.

This took place in the presence of His Excellency Major General Staff Pilot Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee; His Excellency Major General Dr. Mubarak Saeed bin Gafan Al Jabri, Vice Chairman of the Supreme Committee; and His Excellency Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and CEO of ADNEC Group.

Al Dhaheri pointed out that this year's edition is unique in having many advantages and initiatives that are witnessed for the first time, and that it will contribute to strengthening the position of the world's most prominent event in the defence industry, as 9 new countries will participate in the event for the first time: Uzbekistan, Ireland, Nigeria, Montenegro, Kuwait, Lithuania, Bangladesh, and Monaco.

Hall 13, with a total area of more than 2,200 square metres, was added to host new exhibitors, in addition to the launch of an additional hall that includes a dedicated startup area, with an area of more than 1,500 square metres, which hosts more than 82 startups from 25 countries around the world, to showcase their most prominent technologies and products, and the launch of IDEX Dialogue Sessions, which attract senior decision-makers in the government and private sectors, in addition to the launch of the IDEX Think Tank program for the first time, which includes closed sessions for experts and industry professionals.

The current edition of NAVDEX will witness the participation of a number of naval vessels and ships from 8 countries: Pakistan, Bahrain, Britain, Italy, China, Kuwait, India, along with the UAE. These vessels will be on display at ADNEC Port as well as Zayed Port, and will feature many marine vessels participating in the exhibition.

The Grand Stand area at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and the Water Canal area of ADNEC Marina will also witness many live demonstrations of the latest equipment and vehicles, some of which will be displayed for the first time, which will contribute effectively to demonstrating the practical capabilities of these vehicles and marine vessels in various defence classes and applications.

The current edition of IDEX and NAVDEX will host the first edition IDEX and NAVDEX Talks, a series of interactive panel discussions that attract key thought leaders, policymakers, social media celebrities, researchers, and thinkers to attend strategic sessions and highlight the most prominent products, solutions, and innovative technologies that can shape a safe future for all.

For the first time in the event’s history, the two exhibitions will have the Exhibition Overview feature, which provides visitors with insights into the new and enhanced features at the exhibitions and introduces them to the most important inspirational speakers and the latest updates on exhibitors. In addition, the Innovation Track Tour will enable visitors to browse through all the innovative products on display.