Lagos, Nigeria plays host to AFRIDEX 2026, the Africa International Defence Exhibition, from 26 October 2026 to 29 October 2026, welcoming the sector for another closely watched edition. Think of it as the sector's trading floor — a concentrated space where supply meets demand and orders get written. On an annual cycle, it gives the industry a regular moment to regroup and look ahead. The guest list runs deep, with something like 20000 attendees expected on site. As the organiser, dmg events curates the agenda and keeps the experience running smoothly. Eko Atlantic hosts, pairing practical facilities with a location that keeps attendees close to the action.

Lagos rounds out the appeal of AFRIDEX 2026, offering the rare mix of easy logistics and a genuine sense of somewhere worth visiting. Reaching Lagos is straightforward, with strong international connections and local transport that make getting to the venue easy. When it comes to where to stay, Lagos offers everything from convenient venue-side hotels to boutique options in the heart of the city. The after-hours side of Lagos — its restaurants, bars and sights — is reason enough to stay an extra night. Lagos punches above its weight as a host city, cementing its status among Nigeria's leading event destinations.

Buyers will find Defence Industry, Defence Products, Defence Technology and Defence on display, with plenty of room to source, compare and negotiate. For buyers and sellers alike, it is a chance to do in a few days what would otherwise take months of separate meetings. The exhibitor list runs to 500+ exhibitors, from category leaders to the challengers snapping at their heels.

Measured in leads, orders and handshakes, the time spent here tends to pay for itself. AFRIDEX 2026 remains a key fixture for suppliers, brands and procurement professionals, and an edition worth planning for.

Early registration often comes with the best rates and the smoothest entry, so it pays to sort your ticket ahead of time.