Annual Conventions vs AFRIDEX

This Annual Conventions app is designed to enhance your conference experience. * It will give all delegates access to the full event programme and speaker information with possibility to bookmark and take notes. * Meeting sponsors and finding the exhibitors through our event map will be easier. * By downloading this app, you will join the Annual Conventions community and it will give you the opportunity to network and engage with your peers.

Taking place from 26–29 October 2026 in Eko Atlantic, Lagos, Nigeria. the Africa International Defence Exhibition convenes government decision-makers, senior military leadership, prime contractors, and solution providers across the defence and security community. The Africa International Defence Exhibition is designed to support capability development, interoperability and resilience through structured engagement across Land, Maritime, Air, Space and Cyber domains. Through a world-class exhibition, live showcases, and a strategic forum, the Africa International Defence Exhibition enables meaningful dialogue and practical collaboration between governments, armed forces and industry, supporting procurement pathways, partnership formation, and long-term security priorities across the continent. Hosted in Nigeria, The Africa International Defence Exhibition reflects Africa’s accelerating focus on modern capability, industrial capacity, and coordinated approaches to shared security challenges.