Trade show

AFRIDEX - Africa International Defence Exhibition 2026

Name: AFRIDEX - Africa International Defence Exhibition 2026
Start: 2026-10-26T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-29T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Eko Atlantic

AFRIDEX is a pan-African defence and security exhibition taking place 26-29 October 2026 in Eko Atlantic, Lagos, Nigeria. It brings together government decision-makers, military leadership, and industry to foster cooperation and capability development across Land, Maritime, Air, Space, and Cyber domains.

Event details

Dates: 26–29 Oct 2026
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Venue: Eko Atlantic
Industry: Defence
Category: Trade show

Audience scale

Exhibitors: 500+
Attendees: 20,000+

Why exhibit

Exhibit at AFRIDEX to showcase your defence and security technologies to senior military leaders, government officials, and procurement authorities from across Africa. Gain access to structured, protocol-led engagement with decision-makers, build supply chain pathways, and demonstrate your capabilities across Land, Maritime, Air, Space, and Cyber domains. Join a state-grade platform designed to strengthen capability development and strategic partnerships.

Why visit

Visit AFRIDEX to engage with the decision-makers and technologies shaping Africa's defence and security landscape. Access curated meetings with procurement officials, explore cutting-edge solutions across all domains, and participate in strategic forums and live demonstrations. Ideal for military delegations, industry professionals, and security analysts seeking partnerships and capability insights.

Exhibitor profile

Defence primes
OEMs
SMEs
System integrators
Dual-use technology providers
Cybersecurity firms
Aerospace manufacturers
Maritime security companies

Visitor profile

Government defence ministries
Military leadership
Procurement officials
Security agencies
Defence industry analysts
Media and analysts
International delegations

Industries

Defence
Security
Aerospace
Maritime
Cybersecurity
Space