Government & Public Sector

IDEX 2027

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IDEX 2027 runs Jan 25–29, 2027 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is a Government & Public Sector conference. ConferenceGrid lists 16 sponsors and 8 sessions so far.

Lineup updated Nov 4, 2026 · dates verified Sep 16, 2026

IDEX 2027 is the premier international tri-service defence exhibition in the MENA region, offering a global stage for defence innovation and collaboration. The event brings together military officials, government decision-makers, industry leaders, and innovators from over 65 countries to showcase the latest defence and security solutions. Attendees will expe…

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0Speakers
16Sponsors
8Sessions
16Companies · in total

Sponsors

The companies behind the program. Tiers as disclosed.

Al DefaiyaMedia Partner
Al JundiMedia Partner
Arabian DefenceMedia Partner
Armada InternationalMedia Partner
Calidus LLCAssociate Partner
Defence ArabiaMedia Partner
Defence GlobalMedia Partner
Defence Global (Barclay Media)Media Partner
Defence Procurement InternationalMedia Partner
EDGE GroupStrategic Partner
FantassinsMedia Partner
Fantassins du QuotidienMedia Partner
LIG Defense & AerospaceSilver Sponsor
Nation ShieldMedia Partner
Resource IndustriesCategory Sponsor
TAG DynamicsPremium Partner

Agenda

Selected from 8 sessions.

  • 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

    Session 3: Space as Critical Infrastructure: What Must a Nation Control?

    Space capability no longer means simply owning a satellite. It requires trusted access to communications, positioning, observation data, ground infrastructure and the ability to re…

  • 10:30 AM - 10:40 AM

    Opening Remarks

  • 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

    Session 1: Can Autonomy Change the Economics of Deterrence?

    Autonomous systems are challenging procurement models built around small numbers of highly sophisticated platforms. Affordable hardware alone, however, does not create operational …

  • 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

    Session 2: : Sovereign by Design: What Must a Nation Own, Control and Understand?

    Sovereign capability increasingly depends on who owns the data, controls the software, verifies system behaviour and retains the ability to modify and sustain a system without exte…

  • Day undefined - undefined 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

    Session 3: Space as Critical Infrastructure: What Must a Nation Control?

    Space capability no longer means simply owning a satellite. It requires trusted access to communications, positioning, observation data, ground infrastructure and the ability to re…

  • Day undefined - undefined 10:30 AM - 10:40 AM

    Opening Remarks

  • Day undefined - undefined 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

    Session 1: Can Autonomy Change the Economics of Deterrence?

    Autonomous systems are challenging procurement models built around small numbers of highly sophisticated platforms. Affordable hardware alone, however, does not create operational …

  • Day undefined - undefined 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

    Session 2: : Sovereign by Design: What Must a Nation Own, Control and Understand?

    Sovereign capability increasingly depends on who owns the data, controls the software, verifies system behaviour and retains the ability to modify and sustain a system without exte…

Quick answers

When is IDEX 2027?
IDEX 2027 runs Jan 25–29, 2027 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Where is IDEX 2027 held?
IDEX 2027 is held at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Who sponsors IDEX 2027?
ConferenceGrid lists 16 sponsors, including Al Defaiya, Al Jundi, Arabian Defence, Armada International and Calidus LLC.
Company intelligence

An audience of 16 companies, parsed from the program.

Sixteen companies in attendance.

The numbers below are derived from the speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors on this page, cross-referenced into one ledger. They are the only thing here that 10times.com cannot tell you.

Who's in the room
0All threespeak · spons · exh
16Sponsoringsponsor only
0Speakingspeaker only
Most-represented companies
#CompanyRolesSpeakers
1Al DefaiyaSponsor · Media Partner-
2Al JundiSponsor · Media Partner-
3Arabian DefenceSponsor · Media Partner-
4Armada InternationalSponsor · Media Partner-
5Calidus LLCSponsor · Associate Partner-
6Defence ArabiaSponsor · Media Partner-
7Defence GlobalSponsor · Media Partner-
8Defence Global (Barclay Media)Sponsor · Media Partner-
9Defence Procurement InternationalSponsor · Media Partner-
10EDGE GroupSponsor · Strategic Partner-
11FantassinsSponsor · Media Partner-
12Fantassins du QuotidienSponsor · Media Partner-
13LIG Defense & AerospaceSponsor · Silver Sponsor-
14Nation ShieldSponsor · Media Partner-
Sponsors by tier
associate partner1
6% of 16
category sponsor1
6% of 16
media partner11
69% of 16
premium partner1
6% of 16
silver sponsor1
6% of 16
strategic partner1
6% of 16