Visitor
At the NEDS, you will find our (inter)national exhibitors showcasing the latest and most innovative products, solutions, and services, across all domains: land, air, space, maritime and IT.
Visiting NEDS gives you a very efficient day due to the compact nature of the event. In one day you are able to meet all relevant industry leaders, decision makers and get up to speed on the latest developments in the defence and security sector.
Registration for NEDS 2024 is closed.
Programme
Opening hours of the exhibition are form 8.00 – 17.30.
A plenary session in the morning will host a number of key-note speakers. This one-hour plenary session starts at 10.00 and is open to all attendees.
See the full programme
20 September matchmaking
The day prior to the exhibition, the NIDV organises an industry matchmaking day in cooperation with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO). If you are interested in participating in the 2024 European Defence Fund programme or if your company is looking to collaborate at a European level in the future, this event is an excellent opportunity for you. A global matchmaking session will be organised in the afternoon where your company can meet with non-European industries, including US OEMs.
Please note: registration for matchmaking is separate from registration for NEDS.
Registration for matchmakingPractical information
An admission fee of 500 EURO (excl. VAT) is applicable for attending NEDS.
Entrance to NEDS is free of charge for people working for the government. If you are an employee of a company that is a member of the NIDV, you can also register for free.
Please note: if you wish to take part in the matchmaking event on 20 November, a separate registration is necessary.
NEDS is held at Ahoy Rotterdam. For practical infomation about this venue, please visit the Ahoy website