IDEX 2027

According to the organiser, the 17th edition of IDEX runs from Monday 25 to Friday 29 January 2027 at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and takes place together with NAVDEX. The organiser describes it as held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. TradeShowBuzz lists the venue as the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and the event as biennial.

The organiser's FAQ says online pre-registration is required for all attendees and that on-site registration is not possible. Each registration goes through an approval process that can take days or weeks, after which you receive a print-at-home badge by email. Only one badge per person is allowed. The badge photo must be in colour and taken within the last six months, and passport, visa or ID documents must be valid. Queries go to registration@idexuae.ae.

The organiser's pages list the International Defence Conference, IDEX and NAVDEX Talks, a CBRNE Hub and an IDEX Live Demonstration show where manufacturers present capabilities in operational scenarios. IDEX NXT is new for 2027, a dedicated innovation hub for next-generation AI-driven defence solutions. The exhibition covers naval, aerospace, land and CBRNE themes, and the site offers an interactive map and a 2027 event guide.

The organiser says all attendees must print their badge at home before arriving. Visitors without designated stickers can use the Park and Ride service, with drop-off and parking at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Nation Towers and Sas Al Nakhl. If you take a taxi, Uber or Careem, ask to be dropped at Point F in the embassies area. Sticker holders have their own car parks, so follow the directions for your category.

The organiser's Travels section has pages for hotel booking, transfers, VIP meet and assist, tours and excursions, and visa services. It is worth checking the visa page early, because the registration approval step also asks for valid travel documents. Opening hours were not confirmed on the pages TradeShowBuzz read, so use the organiser's event guide for daily times.

The organiser's Why Exhibit section has an Enquire to Exhibit form, an exhibitor list, a brochure download, a floor plan download and a Become a Sponsor page. IDEX NXT also has its own enquiry form and a 2027 brochure for companies that want a place in the new AI defence hub. For stand booking the organiser's home page links straight to a Book Your Stand button.