navdexuae.ae

Strategic�Partner Principal�Partner Organised�by Host�Venue In�association�with

SALES BROCHURE

Strategic�Partner Principal�Partner Organised�by Host�Venue In�association�with

4

In 2017, the region’s leading naval defence and maritime security exhibition (NAVDEX) will return to Abu Dhabi and will have the prestigious honour of the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and organised by IDEX LLC (an ADNEC Group Company) in association with the UAE Armed Forces GHQ.

NAVDEX is held alongside IDEX, the International Defence Exhibition and Conference and features a purpose built exhibition hall, ADNEC Marina for visiting naval ships, a pontoon for small crafts, daily water demonstrations and an outdoor display area.

NAVDEX provides a dedicated and focused platform for international naval defence and maritime security companies to showcase their technologies and services to an international audience.

NAVDEX offers exhibitors the unique opportunity to promote the latest in naval, maritime and coastal security technology, equipment and crafts.

NAVDEX 2017:THE REGION’S LEADING NAVALDEFENCE AND MARITIME SECURITY EVENT

Talking about NAVDEX, we find it a very excellent platform for us especially since we are a manufacturing and ship building company. It gives us direct contact with the clients, helps us to communicate with the clients and it’s a good thing having all the partners and the partnerships under one roof.

Dr. Khaled Al Mazrouei Chief Executive Officer, Abu Dhabi Ship Building

99INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITORS

11VISITING NAVAL VESSELS FROM FRANCE, ITALY, KSA, UK & USA

5,600 m2

EXHIBITION SPACE AT ADNEC MARINA

23COUNTRIES PARTICIPATING

3UAE NAVY SHIPS

16BOATS ON THE PONTOON

PRINCIPAL SPONSOR:ABU DHABI SHIP BUILDING

5

NAVDEX 2015 IN FIGURES

6

VISITOR AND EXHIBITOR ENGAGEMENTThrough the NAVDEX Conference, networking events and the international delegations programme, NAVDEX ensures exhibitors meet the key decision makers in naval defence and maritime security.

PRESENCE OF UAE AND INTERNATIONAL WARSHIPS

With over 500 senior defence executives including Ministers, Chiefs of Staff, land forces and naval commanders from around the world, the event is the most important defence conference in the region..

HIGHLIGHTS OF NAVDEX 2017

KEY PARTNERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONSNAVDEX is organised in partnership with GHQ. This partnership ensures the presence of the key government entities such as the UAE Navy, CICPA, Coast Guard and Port Authorities.

NAVDEX exhibition is critically important. If you look at the venue that’s here today and you look at the mission of our agency, the Defense Security Cooperation, it’s about building partnership capacity. It’s about building this relationship. We can think of no better venue to be able to do precisely that.

Vice Admiral Joseph W. Rixey Director, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, United States Navy

7

VESSELS AND CRAFTS ALONGSIDE THEEXHIBITION STAND

Exhibitors can showcase on-water exhibits and berth, crafts and vessels at the ADNEC Marina. They will be accessible for viewing by all visitors and boats can be taken out for demonstrations throughout the exhibition.

DEMONSTRATE EQUIPMENT TOPOTENTIAL CLIENTS

NAVDEX exhibitors can include equipment during the live choreographed daily demonstrations, which take place in front of a grandstand of event attendees.

NAVDEX CONFERENCE

The NAVAL Defence Conference will bring together world class speaker panels to share leading-edge insights across a host of key issues. With its technology-centric focus & prestigious speakers, the discussions at the conference will offer a unique opportunity for keeping up to date with the latest emerging trends in maritime defence.

HIGH PROFILE AUDIENCEEvery opportunity will be taken to encourage and maximise the engagement between exhibiting companies with the key government buyers and influencers. Alongside Ministers, Senior Officers and Chiefs of Navies, NAVDEX will attract key governments and private sector representatives from across the world.

8

The IDEX and NAVDEX exhibitions occupy 100% of the Exhibition Centre, utilising 133,000 sqm event space, including:

• 12 indoor air-conditioned halls, the concourse and atrium spaces.

• The central outside area, Capital Plaza with outside displays and exhibition stands/pavilions.

• A purpose built demonstration track located in front of the ADNEC Grandstand.

• 35,000 sqm of event space at the ADNEC Marina with a 500m quay wall and berthing pontoons.

• Dock-edge area featuring: NAVDEX exhibition halls, ships berthed at the ADNEC Marina, crafts and vessels berthed on temporary pontoons, on-water live demonstrations, networking events.

We believe that NAVDEX is now a key exhibition for the world’s naval defence market, so it’s essential for us to be present here to show our capabilities to our prospective customers.

Alberto MaestriniSenior Vice President, Naval Vessels Business Unit, FINCANTIERI

NAVDEX takes place alongside IDEX at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), which is centrally located in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The state-of-the-art exhibition centre is the largest centre of its kind in the Middle East.

ADNEC NAVDEX 2017 VENUE

9

Companies can showcase equipment, systems and vessels in numerous ways that will engage the international and regional delegations and visitors who attend NAVDEX:

NAVDEX attracts exhibitors specialising in all areas of naval defence and maritime security including ships and shipbuilding, systems and technology, weapons and combat, naval equipment and crafts.

• Exhibit inside the exhibition hall individually or as part of a national pavilion • Berth vessels / crafts on the water • Display capabilities during live on-water demonstrations • Demonstrate systems aboard visiting naval vessels • Showcase equipment on an outside stand / static display

EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIESWHY EXHIBIT?

WHO EXHIBITS?

10

INDOOR SPACE ONLYIndividual space stands comprise indoor exhibition spaces marked out to the required dimensions. No walls, platforms or electricity are provided. Double decker stands are allowed and are subject to approval and incur additional charges.

A

B INDOOR SHELL SPACEAn indoor shell space stand provides a complete stand package, the minimum stand size is 12 sqm which comprises the space, carpet, walls, four spot lights, one 13A socket (220V), name board, information counter, stool, one table, two chairs, lockable storage room and standing literature rack.

C

EXHIBITING OPTIONS

OUTDOOR SPACE

Outdoor exhibition space will comprise outdoor spaces marked out to the required dimensions. No walls, platforms or electricity are provided.

• Principal Sponsor • Diamond Sponsor • Platinum Sponsor • Gold Sponsor • NAVDEX Conference Sponsor

• Live Demonstrations Sponsor • Exhibitor Reception Sponsor • E-Newsletters Sponsor • Pontoon Map Sponsor • Mobile App Sponsor

Take advantage of the unique sponsorship opportunities:

BOOK A STAND/BERTHFor more information and to reserve your space, email shahla.karim@adnec.ae

Ali Al SuwaidiVice President, Commercial and Project Management, Dry Docks World

NAVDEX is the platform where we can meet our clients. The show has grown over the years and become more than just a military exhibition. It is now a place where you can see the latest technologies, meet with new suppliers and discuss the latest trends and challenges in the naval industry.

Strategic�Partner Principal�Partner

For more information about participation at IDEX & NAVDEX, contact:

Shahla Abdul Karimshahla.karim@adnec.ae

+971 (0) 2 406 3362

For marketing and branding opportunities, contact:

Nasma Al Ameri nasma.alameri@adnec.ae

+971 (0) 2 406 3750

For more information visit:www.idexuae.ae and www.navdex.ae

Thank you to our Sponsors and Supporters