Expo and conference · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

IDEX - International Defence Exhibition and Conference 2027

Camping, Caravans · Defence, Military · Regional Trade and Industry

Dates25–29 Jan 2027Dates announced · read on idexuae.ae · checked 12 Nov 2026
VenueAbu Dhabi International Exhibition CentreAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · where the 2011 edition was; venue not yet confirmed
RunningSince 2010Frequency unknown · 3 editions on record
Last checked12 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
Dates announced by the organiser. We read them on idexuae.ae on 12 Nov 2026. Dates can change; we check again as the show gets closer.

Key numbers

Editions on record
3first in 2010

About IDEX - International Defence Exhibition and Conference

IDEX Director, Mohamed Al Mashgouni During the build up to the 10th anniversary edition of IDEX 2011, this website will continue to evolve and provide the latest news, exhibitor list, floor plan and event information as it becomes available, so please do return to the site regularly for updates.

As the show approaches, this website will announce details and timings of the features taking place at IDEX.

Attention from the world's defence and homeland security industry will be on Abu Dhabi as it stages the monumental 10th anniversary edition of IDEX.

From our listing of the 2011 edition. Details may have changed since.

Who visits

Trade visitors

As listed for 2010.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
202725–29 Jan 2027
Dates announced
Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Centre
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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201120–24 Feb 2011Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Centre
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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201028–31 Jan 2010Rosen Shingle Creek
Orlando, Florida
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Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

Questions

When is IDEX - International Defence Exhibition and Conference?

25–29 Jan 2027 — dates announced on the organiser's website.

Where is it held?

The 2011 edition was at Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The organiser hasn't confirmed the venue for this edition yet.

Industries