Officially Supported by the
Bahrain Defence Force
WELCOME TO BIDEC
Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Clarion Events is proud to present BIDEC – the Bahrain International Defence Exhibition & Conference. The 2nd edition of BIDEC will take place 28-30 October 2019 at Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre.
BIDEC is fully supported by the Bahrain Defence Force, and presents a unique opportunity for exhibitors to showcase the latest technology, equipment and hardware across land, sea and air.
BIDEC 2017 achieved over 9,000 visitors and hosted 180 exhibiting companies from 39 countries.
WELCOME FROM THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF BAHRAIN DEFENCE FORCE
On behalf of the Bahrain Defence Force, I would like to extend a warm welcome to the Bahrain International Defence Exhibition & Conference.
Under the leadership of our patron, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Bahrain, and in cooperation with the world’s largest organiser of Defence & Security shows, Clarion Events, the second edition of BIDEC is set to exceed the inaugural BIDEC.
On display at the show will be equipment covering Land, Sea, Air and Special Forces including a static display area showcasing the latest military hardware, vehicles and airframes. The event will showcase over 120 international exhibitors, a variety of conferences, a parachute exercise, shooting range, military vehicle demo and a warship display open to all trade visitors and military delegations.
Accompanying hundreds of industry vendors, buyers, experts and senior delegations in the surroundings of the Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre, BIDEC provides an exclusive platform to meet and network with the right people, build partnerships and do business. This mix of attendees means that BIDEC will enable you to position you and your business for the current and future tri-service requirements for Bahrain and beyond.
On behalf of the Bahrain Defence Force it is my honour to welcome you to Bahrain in October 2019 for BIDEC.
Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa
Commander-in-Chief
Bahrain Defence Force
WELCOME FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF CLARION DEFENCE & SECURITY
On behalf of Clarion Defence & Security, I would like to extend a warm welcome to the Bahrain International Defence Exhibition & Conference (BIDEC).
Under the leadership of our patron, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Bahrain, and with the support of the Bahrain Defence Force, the inaugural edition of BIDEC is set to be a great success. Clarion Events are honoured to be working alongside the Bahrain Defence Force and the Government of Bahrain once again.
Uniting hundreds of industry vendors, buyers, experts and senior delegations in the Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre, BIDEC provides a unique opportunity to meet with the right people, build partnerships, and develop a greater understanding of the needs of customers in this key part of the world. BIDEC will bring together the critical mix of people, industry exhibitors and informed commentators that will deliver success to all those participating.
On behalf of Clarion Defence & Security it is my honour to welcome you to BIDEC on 28-30 October 2019.
Rear Admiral Simon Williams OBE
Chairman of Clarion Defence & Security
BIDEC 2017 Highlights
- Bahrain’s First Tri-Service Expo - covering Air, Land and Sea
- Officially Supported by the Bahrain Defence Force
- 180+ exhibiting companies from 39 countries showcasing the latest technology, equipment and hardware across land, sea and air.
- 9000+ industry visitors across three days
- Fully-Hosted International Military VIP Delegation Programme
- BIDEC also hosted the Middle East Military Alliances & Coalitions (MEMAC) Conference
- BIDEC Off-Site Activities included Parachute Display, Shooting Demonstrations, Warship Display, Military Vehicle Demo and Sniper & Night-vision Shooting.
- View the Official BIDEC 2017 Photo Gallery here
