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Security & Defence
120
Exhibitors
2,500
Attendees
The NIDV Exhibition Defence & Security (NEDS) is the premier annual international defense industry trade show in the Benelux region, serving as a critical hub connecting government bodies, military delegations, knowledge institutions, and top-tier industrial security suppliers.
Attendees: Government representatives, military procurement agencies, ministry officials, international defense primes, technological innovators, and research institutes.
Exhibitor mix: Organized into standard international exhibition booths without distinct themed pavilions, covering general land, sea, air, space, and cyber security domains.
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Venue
Rotterdam AhoyMultipurpose · 30,000 m² · 6 halls · ~16,500 people
A major multi-purpose venue in Rotterdam, Netherlands, combining a 16,500-capacity arena, six exhibition halls (>30,000 sqm), and the Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Centre (RACC) with the RTM Stage. It hosts large-scale concerts, international trade fairs, and sporting events.
📍 Ahoyweg 10, 3084 BA Rotterdam, Netherlands
Operated by Rotterdam Ahoy
Organizer
Netherlands Industries for Defence and Security
Nonprofit · Rotterdam, Netherlands · Founded 1984
Association representing Dutch industries in the defence, security, and aerospace sectors to support government procurement and innovation.
Exhibitor list
179 companies are exhibiting at NIDV Exhibition Defence & Security. A sample of 12 is shown below — unlock the full list to see all 179.
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Why people attend
Buyers attend to explore cutting-edge defense technologies, establish strategic European military supply chain networks, participate in dedicated EDF matchmaking, and discuss procurement policies.
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