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REGISTER FOR THE AFRICA INTERNATIONAL DEFENCE EXHIBITION

Join defence and security leaders, industry stakeholders, innovators and official representatives in Eko Atlantic, Lagos, Nigeria, for the Africa International Defence Exhibition, taking place from 26–29 October 2026.

The Africa International Defence Exhibition is designed to support structured engagement across capability development, industrial capacity, training-led readiness and procurement dialogue in a formal, protocol-led environment.

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VISITOR REGISTRATION 2026 - BEFORE YOU BEGIN YOUR REGISTRATION

The Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) operates a secure registration and approval process for all attendees.

Please ensure you have the following documents ready before starting your application:

 

ALL REGISTRATIONS REQUIRE:

  • Valid passport identification
  • A recent passport-style photograph

Additional documents are required for specific attendee groups:

  • Military and Armed Forces personnel, current or retired: valid military ID
  • Government officials: valid government ID
  • Students: valid student ID

 

ACCESS BY DATE

26 October 2026 | Day 1
Day 1 is open to exhibitors, invitees and paid delegates only. The Welcome Ceremony on Day 1 is open to invitees and paid delegates only.

27–29 October 2026 | Days 2–4
The exhibition is open to all approved attendees.

 

REGISTRATION APPROVAL

All registrations are subject to security vetting and approval by the NIA/DIA before access is confirmed.

Please allow up to four working days for your application to be reviewed and processed.

 

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BADGE OPTIONS

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MILITARY

For armed forces personnel and authorised military representatives.

All current or retired military badges must provide a military ID passport and photo at registration.

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GOVERNMENT

For ministries, agencies, policymakers, capability teams and public-sector defence and security stakeholders.

All government badges must provide a government ID, passport and photo at registration

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INDUSTRY

For defence and security companies, primes, OEMs, SMEs, service providers, systems integrators and dual-use innovators.

All industry badges must provide a passport and photo at registration.

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EXHIBITOR

Please speak to your Exhibition Organiser to get an Exhibitor Badge via the Exhibitor Manual.

All Exhibitor badges must provide a passport and photo at registration.

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GENERAL ATTENDANCE

For the general public looking to attend the event.

All General Attendence badges must provide a passport and photo at registration.

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PRESS

For accredited journalists, editors, photographers, broadcasters and recognised media representatives covering the event.

All Press badges must provide a Press ID, passport and photo at registration.

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STUDENT

For students and early-career learners with a legitimate academic interest in defence, security, technology, policy, readiness or industrial development.

All Students badges must provide a Student ID, passport and photo at registration.

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