SIDEC Defence Trade Fair

10. November 2026 - 12. November 2026 Messegelände in Celje, Slowenien

The international SIDEC defence trade fair offers Austrian companies from the defence and military sector the opportunity to present their technologies and solutions on the Slovenian market. As part of the Austrian group stand, you can participate in person at the booth, use the shared meeting area, and present your company to an international trade audience. Participation also includes access to the SIDEC conference as well as further networking and presentation opportunities. Registration for the event from November 10 to 12, 2026 in Celje has already closed.

Program Highlights & Your Benefits:
  • Austrian group stand: Present your current offering on the Slovenian market and use the shared meeting area for discussions.
  • In-person participation at the booth: Present your company and solutions directly on site to an international trade audience.
  • Presentation counter: Use a provided presentation counter for your company and product presentation.
  • SIDEC Conference: Gain access to the conference of the Slovenian Defence Industry Cluster, the Slovenian Ministry of Defence, and the Slovenian Armed Forces.
  • Dinner hosted by the Slovenian Minister of Defence: Take the opportunity to exchange ideas during the dinner.
  • Reception at the Austria stand: Network with other participants at the reception at the Austrian group stand.
  • Presence in the exhibitor catalogue and Austrian exhibitor directory: Increase your company’s visibility at the trade fair.
  • Digital presentation: Benefit from promotion of your company on the LinkedIn and Facebook pages of the Austrian Economic Center Ljubljana, as well as a free company profile for 12 months on advantageaustria.org.

 

Target group:
  • Austrian companies in the defence sector
  • Austrian companies in the military sector
  • Providers of technologies and solutions for the defence and military sector

Good to know

Programme

November 10–12, 2026

  • Participation at the Austrian group stand at SIDEC
  • Use of the shared meeting area
  • Participation in the SIDEC conference
  • Participation in the dinner hosted by the Slovenian Minister of Defence
  • Participation in the reception at the Austria stand

Austrian Economic Center Ljubljana
Contact person: Maja Ikovic
T +386 1 513 97 70
Email: laibach@wko.at

The SIDEC premiere in October 2025 recorded more than 10,000 trade visitors from around the world, nearly 180 exhibitors from 20 countries, and more than 10,000 m² of exhibition space. The trade fair was also characterised by numerous international partners and decision-makers from industry, research, and defence.

Registration for the 2026 event has already closed.

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