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International trade show · Abu Dhabi
Your stand at IDEX 2027
IDEX, held with the naval show NAVDEX, is the major defence exhibition in the Middle East: every two years in Abu Dhabi, industry and official delegations from all over the world meet. As at Eurosatory, the stand is a diplomatic and commercial tool, with confidential meeting areas.
- Next edition
- 25 to 29 January 2027
- Venue
- ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
- Frequency
- Every two years, early in the year (odd years)
- Visitors
- Official delegations, armed forces, industry and defence buyers
Next edition
IDEX 2027
25 to 29 January 2027 · ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
in 4 months Time to get started
For a custom stand, start your project before 5 October 2026.
Dates checked on 1 October 2026 on the official website, organised by ADNEC Group. Rockstar Event is not the organiser of this show.
Free timeline
Exhibiting at IDEX 2027?
Get your personalised timeline: every deadline, from design to build-up, calculated from the show dates.
Sent! Your timeline is on its way by email. Here are the key steps:
- 27 July 2026 Brief, budget and booking your space with the organiser (start now)
- 5 October 2026 Design kick-off: latest recommended date for a custom stand
- 2 November 2026 3D design sign-off and technical file sent to the organiser
- 16 November 2026 Technical orders (power, rigging, internet, badges) before the organiser’s deadlines
- 30 November 2026 Stand fabrication in our workshop
- 4 January 2027 Pre-assembly, quality control, printed and digital content ready
- 22 January 2027 On-site build-up by our crews
- 25 January 2027 Show opens
- 30 January 2027 Breakdown, then storage of your stand for the next edition
The challenges
Making your stand a success at IDEX
Our advice
Think in terms of a journey: an open exhibition area on the aisle, meeting lounges away from view. A stand designed for Eurosatory can be adapted for IDEX.
- 01Presenting complex systems to official delegations
- 02Organising confidential meetings
- 03Following strict security and access rules
Turnkey
From 3D to breakdown, in Abu Dhabi.
We know the technical rules and constraints of ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates). You deal with one English-speaking contact, from first brief to breakdown.
- Analysis of your location and hall visitor flows
- Creative concept and photorealistic 3D renderings
- Technical file and paperwork with the IDEX organiser
- Fabrication in our workshop and pre-assembly
- Transport, build-up and breakdown by our own crews
- Storage and reuse for the next edition
Formats we build
Custom buildPremium modularEco-designedImmersiveGroup pavilion
Projects
Projects that speak for us
FAQ
Your questions, answered.
When is IDEX 2027?
IDEX 2027 takes place from 25 to 29 January 2027 (ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)). Dates checked on the organiser’s official website on 1 October 2026.
How much does a stand at IDEX cost?
Design, build, installation and dismantling included, allow €10k to €25k excl. VAT for a 18 m² stand, €24k to €70k excl. VAT for a 54 m² stand and €80k to €240k excl. VAT for a 200 m² stand. Floor space, charged per m² by the organiser, and its technical services (electricity, rigging) come on top.
When should we start our stand for IDEX 2027?
For a custom stand, before 5 October 2026, 16 weeks before opening: enough time to design, get the plans approved by the organiser and build. A premium modular stand can be ready in 6 to 8 weeks.
Can you reuse our Eurosatory stand at IDEX?
Yes, if it is designed in modules: we adapt it to the IDEX stand size and ship it to Abu Dhabi.
Are you used to defence shows?
Yes. Confidential areas, understated signage and great rigour on security and deadlines.
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