ABU DHABI, UAE – IDEX and NAVDEX 2023 exhibitions, to be held from February 20-23 in Abu Dhabi, will host over 15 high-level panels.
ADNEC Group is organizing the 16th edition of the International Defense Exhibition & Conference (IDEX 2023), and the seventh edition of the Naval Defense & Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX 2023), in cooperation with the UAE Ministry of Defense.
The panels will feature prominent leaders and decision makers from around the world, who will discuss innovative technologies and solutions in the defense industry.
The panels are an ideal platform for facilitating discussions about relevant focus areas in the defense and naval defense sectors.
Participants will discuss a number of vital topics such as AI, autonomous systems, diversity, inclusion and emerging technologies, which play a vital role in increasing efficiency, supporting decision-makers, and predicting future needs.
Saeed Al Mansoori, CEO of Capital Events, a subsidiary of ADNEC Group, said, “Hosting these panels for the first time in this global event comes in line with ADNEC’s strategy to provide a platform for exchanging knowledge in promising vital sectors.”
He said, “The panels aim to foster the exchange of ideas, expertise, and knowledge to develop national skills and capabilities and support their efforts in enhancing the competitiveness of national defense industries on a local and international level.”
The panels’ agenda will feature insightful presentations and interviews about the role of advanced technology in supporting and accelerating decision-making by improving organizational flexibility in defense sectors.
Five sessions will cover topics related to AI and autonomous systems, five other sessions will cover diversity and inclusiveness in the defense sector, while the remaining sessions will shed light on emerging technologies and their impact on the sector.
IDEX and NAVDEX are the biggest events of their kind in the world, and will be attended by industry leaders, officials, decision-makers, ministers, experts, and specialists from around the globe. This year’s edition of IDEX also marks the 30th anniversary of its launch.
IDEX and NAVDEX are world-leading platforms that showcase the latest innovations and technologies in the international defense sector, and feature the latest technologies and equipment developed by defense sectors around the world.
The previous edition of the two exhibitions in 2021 was a resounding success, receiving more than 62,000 visitors and hosting more than 900 domestic, regional, and international companies representing 49 countries, along with 35 national pavilions.
