When and where are IDEX and NAVDEX 2027?

From 25 to 29 January 2027 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, UAE. The organiser lists opening hours of 9am to 5pm.

Online pre-registration is free and mandatory for all attendees, and each registration goes through an approval process. There is no on-site registration.

What do I need for registration approval?

A recent colour badge photo with a clear face and valid documents (passport, visa, ID) showing the expiry date. Approved attendees print their badge at home.

How do I get to the venue?

Attendees without designated parking stickers can use the Park & Ride service from Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Nation Towers or Sas Al Nakhl; taxis drop off at Point F or Marina Car Park D.

Do the organisers provide visas or accommodation?

No. The organiser refers attendees to its partner Capital Travel for visas and hotel bookings.

Security · Exhibition

IDEX & NAVDEX 2027

Name: IDEX & NAVDEX 2027
Start: 2027-01-25T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-01-29T17:00:00+00:00
Location: ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi

Tri-service defence and naval security exhibition for armed forces, procurement officials, OEMs and defence contractors.

25–29 January 2027 · Mon 9am – Fri 5pm GMT+4
ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Registration open · on www.idexuae.ae

About this event

IDEX, the International Defence Exhibition and Conference, is the MENA region's only tri-service (land, air and sea) defence exhibition, held every two years at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. Its 17th edition runs alongside NAVDEX, the Naval Defence & Maritime Security Exhibition, over the same five days.

Exhibition sectors

The combined show covers the full range of defence and security capabilities, with live demonstrations and naval exhibits on the water for NAVDEX.

Land systems
Aerospace
Naval and maritime security (NAVDEX)
CBRNE detection, protection and response

Programme and features

A supporting programme runs throughout the week.

International Defence Conference (IDC)
IDEX & NAVDEX Talks
IDEX NXT, a zone for technology leaders, innovators and future defence concepts
CBRNE Hub
Innovation Trail
IDEX & NAVDEX Start-up Zone

Who attends

High-ranking military officials, government decision-makers, procurement stakeholders, OEMs, prime contractors and international delegations. The organiser reports that the 2025 edition drew 206,000 visitors, 1,565 brands and exhibitors from 65 countries across 181,000 sqm.