Bahrain International Defence Exhibition and Conference 2019 presented the opportunity to the exhibiting companies to demonstrate high-grade defence equipment and hardware, within a prestigious international platform. A high-level conference was hosted on the sidelines of BIDEC, that has proven to be a powerful platform to hear key personalities and decision makers from the government, defence and military sectors, share prime solutions, innovations and areas of collaboration. 

The 2nd edition of BIDEC (Bahrain International Defence Exhibition & Conference) took place on 28-30 October 2019 under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain at Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre. Commander of the Bahrain Royal Guard, Chairman of the Supreme Organizing Committee of BIDEC, HH Brigadier Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, expressed his pride in the stellar showcase of this year’s conference. 

BIDEC 2019 witnessed over 200 exhibitors and over 10,000 guests at the exhibition over the course of the three-day event. There were off-site activities that took place across the Kingdom of Bahrain, including military vehicle demonstrations, shooting displays, warship displays and parachute demonstrations. BIDEC 2019 has presented a unique opportunity for exhibitors to showcase the latest military technology, hardware and equipment across land, sea and air.