Timeline & Growth Milestones

IDEAS 2024 marked a defining milestone in the exhibition’s history, setting new benchmarks in scale and international participation. A total of 557 companies from 41 countries exhibited their capabilities, with 14,000 square meters of exhibition space booked. This edition reinforced IDEAS’ position as the region’s leading defence exhibition and a key global defence marketplace.

The 2022 edition reflected a strong return of global confidence following the pandemic period. 532 companies from 38 countries participated, occupying 12,600 square meters of exhibition space. IDEAS 2022 highlighted renewed international engagement and sustained growth.

The 2020 edition of IDEAS was rescheduled due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, prioritizing health, safety, and international travel considerations while maintaining continuity for future editions.

IDEAS 2018 witnessed significant international engagement with 524 companies from 44 countries participating. The exhibition covered 12,600 square meters, reflecting its expanding global footprint and growing appeal to international defence manufacturers.

The 2016 edition continued IDEAS’ upward trajectory, featuring 427 companies from 36 countries across 11,884 square meters of exhibition space. The event further strengthened its role as a hub for defence collaboration and innovation.

IDEAS 2014 hosted 338 companies representing 38 countries, with 10,756 square meters of space booked. This edition demonstrated a steady rise in international participation and exhibition scale.

The 2012 exhibition brought together 209 companies from 23 countries, occupying 10,144 square meters. IDEAS continued to evolve as a structured and reliable platform for defence industry engagement.

IDEAS 2010 was cancelled due to severe flooding, reflecting the organizers’ commitment to safety and national priorities.

IDEAS 2008 marked regional expansion with 256 companies from 29 countries participating and 9,419 square meters of exhibition space booked.

The 2006 edition featured 221 companies from 26 countries, with 7,164 square meters of exhibition space, demonstrating growing international confidence in the exhibition.

IDEAS 2004 saw 165 companies from 22 countries exhibiting across 4,920 square meters, indicating steady progress in scale and participation.

The 2002 edition welcomed 141 companies from 20 countries, with 4,400 square meters of space booked, reflecting early international expansion.

IDEAS was launched in 2000 with 125 companies from 15 countries, covering 4,301 square meters. This inaugural edition laid the foundation for what would become one of the region’s most respected international defence exhibitions.