Held under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, and proudly hosted and organised by the Qatar Armed Forces, the ninth edition of DIMDEX will take place from 19 to 22 January 2026 at the Qatar National Convention Centre, under the theme “A Global Hub for Defence Innovations: Invest in Possibilities to Shape a Secure Tomorrow”.​ 

As a flagship event in the global maritime defence and security sector, DIMDEX 2026 will once again bring together key decision-makers from around the world for four days of strategic engagement. The exhibition will create valuable commercial opportunities for exhibitors presenting cutting-edge technological innovations and solutions for the defence and security industry, while also fostering international partnerships and high-level networking across businesses and governments. In addition, the event will provide a platform for in-depth dialogue on critical defence and security issues that continue to shape today’s global stability.​