Saudi Arabia’s World Defense Show is set to become even bigger in its second edition, with a substantial increase in the number of participating countries. The General Authority for Military Industries recently announced that the event will be held in Riyadh from Feb. 4-8, 2024. Bahrain, Oman, Denmark, and Turkiye have joined the event, adding to its growing popularity. The event’s exhibition area has expanded by 25 percent compared to the previous edition in anticipation of more exhibitors and enhanced features.
The global defense landscape is evolving, and the growth in the World Defense Show underscores the international focus on the Saudi Arabian market. The increased space aims to provide an optimal platform for showcasing the latest defense technologies and innovations. The event will feature a dedicated arena for the space and exploration sector, with 2,000 sq. meters solely for the space sector.
Day One of the event is being called a preview day for VIPs, exhibitors, and any royals that come and visit and do an opening of the service. The first day is going to be very important, with a high-level conference called the Future of Defense Forum. It’s a leadership forum with top-level leaders coming in. The event hopes to have some ministers do some talks during the day. There will also be an opening ceremony with a bit of a flying display attached to it.
The event has seen burgeoning international interest, with increased pavilions from Canada, France, Italy, Nigeria, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Sudan, and the UAE. The Greek, Chinese, and Indian pavilions have all doubled in size, while the Czech Republic is 145 percent bigger.
In the previous edition held in 2022, the event attracted over 750 exhibitors and received more than 100,000 trade visits, with representation from over 45 countries.
The World Defense Show CEO Andrew Pearcey highlighted that the event’s agenda has changed, extending the show from four to five days to accommodate the increased engagement. The first day is going to be very important, with a high-level conference called the Future of Defense Forum. It’s a leadership forum with top-level leaders coming in. The event hopes to have some ministers do some talks during the day. There will also be an opening ceremony with a bit of a flying display attached to it.
The increased space aims to provide an optimal platform for showcasing the latest defense technologies and innovations. The event will feature a dedicated arena for the space and exploration sector, with 2,000 sq. meters solely for the space sector. Exhibitors will showcase the latest in space technology, and the event will highlight Saudi Arabia’s national strategic objectives in space.
In conclusion, the World Defense Show is set to become even bigger in its second edition, with a substantial increase in the number of participating countries. The event’s exhibition area has expanded by 25 percent compared to the previous edition in anticipation of more exhibitors and enhanced features. The event will feature a dedicated arena for the space and exploration sector, with 2,000 sq. meters solely for the space sector. The first day is going to be very important, with a high-level conference called the Future of Defense Forum. It’s a leadership forum with top-level leaders coming in. The event hopes to have some ministers do some talks during the day. There will also be an opening ceremony with a bit of a flying display attached to it.