
International Defence Conference 2025 kicks off at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi - Middle East Business News and Information
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the International Defence Conference 2025 commenced today at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi. Held alongside IDEX and NAVDEX, the conference brings together defence and security leaders, experts, and companies from around the world to discuss key challenges and opportunities in this strategic sector.
His Excellency Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Fadel Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, inaugurated the conference, which is being held under the theme 'Defence Reimagined: Innovation, Integration, and Resilience.' Organised by ADNEC Group in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and the Tawazun Council, the event gathers senior leaders, officials, defence and security representatives, academia, and industry stakeholders from the region and beyond.
The conference features three key sessions, focusing on global disruptions and defence preparedness, mitigating threats to critical supply chains, and the role of misinformation and influence operations in modern conflicts. Additionally, a dedicated session will explore the evolving space domain and its emerging threats and opportunities.
The event welcomes prominent international leaders, ministers, and defence officials from various countries. The International Defence Conference continues to attract high-profile global participation, bringing together distinguished figures from the defence, economic, and technology sectors, as well as senior military commanders from around the world.
The conference will conclude with a dedicated session to present strategic recommendations shaping the framework for future defence programmes.
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