65 countries participated, an increase of 50% compared to the first edition
Registration is open to attend the events and programs of the World Defense Exhibition 2024
While there remains an opportunity for startups and investors wishing to participate in the Future of Defense platform
London, United Kingdom: The World Defense Exhibition announced the sale of the entire space allocated for display in the second edition, 5 months before its opening, as the exhibition is scheduled to be held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – may God protect him – during the period from 4 to 8 February 2024 in The capital, Riyadh, has increased the exhibition space by 25% by adding a third hall, as part of meeting the growing demand for this event, which attracts widespread international attention.
For his part, Andrew Percy, CEO of the World Defense Exhibition, said: “We are pleased to announce that the pavilions designated for our exhibition have been completely sold out, and I extend an invitation to all parties and entities that were unable to participate as exhibitors, to expedite and complete the registration procedures as visitors after the registration for visitors opens.” This is to ensure their participation in specialized content programmes, exhibition activities and live performances, and to benefit from the exclusive and exceptional experience provided by the World Defense Exhibition, within the framework of the “Journey to the Future programme”. Percy also expressed his happiness with the international representation in the second edition, as the number of countries that will participate in The exhibition includes 65 countries, including 23 countries that are present for the first time.
Percy added: “These numbers reflect the leading position of the World Defense Exhibition and enhance its efforts to achieve a better future for the defense and security industry, as the first edition witnessed success that exceeded expectations despite its coincidence with the period of the end of the Corona pandemic and the accompanying difficulties in travel and transportation at the time, and despite that. The exhibition attracted about 600 exhibitors and 65,000 visitors from around the world, and the first edition witnessed the signing of a number of deals worth more than 29.6 billion Saudi riyals ($7.89 billion) over the course of four days, and in light of the new developments witnessed by the World Defense Exhibition. We expect a noticeable increase in the numbers of attendees and visitors in the 2024 edition.”
Attendees and visitors will be able to participate in the “Bilateral Meetings Programme,” and regarding this, Percy said: “Visitors and exhibitors alike can participate in the “Bilateral Meetings Programme,” which is held for three days, as it represents a unique opportunity for suppliers to communicate and interact with global buyers and official delegations.” . The second edition will witness the organization of the “Saudi Government Entities Meeting Programme,” which contributes to introducing investors wishing to enter the Saudi market to the latest developments and guidelines in the business sector in the Kingdom, investment needs and conditions, and partnership and employment mechanisms, in line with the general objectives of the defense and national security sector.
There are various opportunities to develop relationships and partnerships between various entities working in the defense and security industry during the exhibition, as the “Official Delegations Program” comes as one of the most important activities that meets the aspirations of exhibitors and contributes to enabling them to expand their business, whether in the Saudi market or international markets.
One of the most prominent new additions to the exhibition is the “Space Platform”, which showcases the latest space capabilities, innovations and technologies, and monitors their role in shaping a better future for the defense and security industry. The platform also aims to highlight the strategic ambitions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the fields of space and identify future opportunities and international partners in the field of space. Both.
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