Under the patronage of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, IDEX and NAVDEX 2023 conclude with exceptional results and unprecedented success

• The results consolidate the event's position as the largest defence event in the world

• The visitor of this edition around 132,507 visitors 

• Deals worth AED23.34b were signed during the event, more than 12% increase compared to the previous edition 

• Increase in the number of exhibiting companies to reach 1,353 companies from 65 countries, and 41 country pavilions 

• 216 national exhibitors, marking a 50% increase compared to the previous edition

• Participating official delegations exceeded 367 delegations from all around the world

• The International Defence Conference attracted more than 1,800 participants, a 25% increase compared to the previous edition

• Recorded 98% for visitor and exhibitor satisfaction and happiness

• The advanced infrastructure and excellent organisation have garnered widespread international praise

ABU DHABI. Under the patronage of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the 16th edition of the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX 2023) and the 7th edition of the Maritime Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX 2023), organised by ADNEC Group in cooperation with the Ministry of Defence, were concluded today. The exhibitions, which ran from 20 to 24 February at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), saw the participation of more than 1,353 companies from around the world, and the visitor of around 132,507 visitors.