Africa International Defence Exhibition

Africa International Defence Exhibition
Eko Atlantic, Lagos, Nigeria
October 26-29, 2026

The Africa International Defence Exhibition is a state-grade Defence and Security Platform convening governments, armed forces and industry leaders to strengthen Africa’s security architecture, operational readiness and industrial capacity.

Hosted with the formal support of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and coordinated by the Ministry of Defence, Defence Headquarters, and the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), the exhibition provides a structured, protocol-led environment for high-level engagement and cooperation.

As defence and security systems evolve across the continent, national priorities increasingly centre on:

• Secure border governance and traveller identification
• Trusted identity infrastructure and authentication standards
• Cyber resilience and secure data environments
• Protection of critical national infrastructure
• Interoperable systems enabling joint operations and coordination

Through its integrated exhibition floor, Defence Summit and hosted delegation programme, the platform connects procurement authorities, system integrators and technology providers in a forum designed to support policy alignment, industrial collaboration and long-term capability development.

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Africa  |  border security  |  digital identity  |  industry events