Features and Zones
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Features and Zones
The Global Security Summit will provide an immersive experience that encompasses strategy, innovation, and collaboration. It will feature insightful discussions, engaging live showcases, and a worldwide exhibition aimed at linking governments, military forces, and top defense entities.
Hosted Delegation Programme
Over 100 official delegations engage in briefings and bilateral meetings to identify solutions aligned with national and regional priorities.
Flagship Exhibition
Cutting-edge technologies across Air, Land, Naval, Space and Cybersecurity, with live demonstrations of products shaping the future of defence and security.
Defence Summit
A programme of discussions bringing together leaders, ministers and policymakers to shape strategies for Africa’s security future.
National Pavilions
National pavilions showcase cutting-edge technologies and solutions while connecting nations to the defence supply chain.
Live Demonstrations Zone
Real-world displays across air, land and maritime domains, highlighting equipment performance, interoperability and mission readiness.
Networking Opportunities
Networking designed to build influence, strengthen partnerships and advance business objectives, from informal coffee breaks to the Gala Dinner and Defence Club.
Defence Club
An exclusive, invitation-only environment for ministers, chiefs of staff, senior officials and C-level executives to meet in a private, high-level setting.
Domains
The Africa International Defence Exhibition will showcase the latest systems, technologies and solutions across the five defence domains: Air, Land, Naval, Space and Cybersecurity.
Spanning these domains, the exhibition welcomes governments, armed forces and manufacturers to demonstrate next-generation technologies that strengthen readiness, resilience and interoperability.
AIR
From combat aircraft, transporters, helicopters, unmanned aerial systems, radar and targeting technologies.
LAND
Land domain solutions including armoured and tactical vehicles, artillery, munitions, anti-tank weapons, protective gear.
NAVAL
Covering fast attack crafts, submarines and minesweepers, alongside underwater systems, sonar and navigation equipment.
SPACE
Encompassing SATCOM, earth observation and ISR, PNT resilience, space situational awareness and protected space services.
CYBERSECURITY
Focused on threat detection and incident response, Zero Trust and identity, secure communications and encryption, OT/ICS security and cyber readiness and training.
Summit Themes
The Defence Summit brings together senior leaders to shape strategies for Africa’s security future, with discussion focused on the themes below.
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Counter-Terrorism and Counter-Insurgency
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Cyber Security Capacity Building
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Multilateral Cooperation
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Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief
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Peacekeeping and Stability Operations
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Maritime Security
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Defence Industry Development