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Where to find DICON at AFRIDEX 2026
Dates, venue, getting in and what you'll see at the DICON Pavilion.
Read the update: Where to find DICON at AFRIDEX 2026Photo 1 of 5: The AFRIDEX 2026 Steering Committee with the Governor of Lagos State.
6 days, 3 hours and 31 minutes until AFRIDEX opens on 26 October at 09:00 Lagos time.
DICON at AFRIDEX 2026
From 26 to 29 October, Lagos hosts the Africa International Defence Exhibition, and DICON is the host. Come and find us at the DICON Pavilion.
Under the patronage of
The Federal Republic of Nigeria
Hosted by
Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON)
Organised by
dmg events
The destination for African defence innovation and collaboration
For four days, AFRIDEX brings governments, armed forces and industry from across Africa and beyond to one place: an exhibition, live capability showcases and a strategic summit. DICON hosts it, and dmg events organises it.
What the show covers
Five areas of defence and security, each with its own exhibitors and conversations.
- AirAircraft, drones and the systems that watch the skies.afridex.com (opens the Air domain page on afridex.com in a new tab)
- LandVehicles, protection and kit for forces on the ground.afridex.com (opens the Land domain page on afridex.com in a new tab)
- MaritimePatrol craft and security for coasts and sea lanes.afridex.com (opens the Maritime domain page on afridex.com in a new tab)
- SpaceSatellites and secure links that support operations.afridex.com (opens the Space domain page on afridex.com in a new tab)
- CyberProtecting the networks that armed forces and economies run on.afridex.com (opens the Cyber domain page on afridex.com in a new tab)
What to look out for at the DICON Pavilion
Here's what you'll find when you visit us.
See what we make
Equipment built in DICON's own factories in Nigeria, for the Armed Forces and security agencies.
Build with us
Joint ventures, licensed production and investment. The DICON Act 2023 opened the door; come and ask how it works.
Sixty years in the making
DICON has made equipment for Nigeria's Armed Forces since 1964. Hear where that work goes next.
Meet the team
We're at the pavilion all four days. Ask us anything, or book a follow-up meeting.
Find the DICON Pavilion
- Where
- The DICON Pavilion, AFRIDEX 2026
- Venue
- Heliconia Park, Eko Atlantic City, Lagos
- When
- 26–29 October 2026
Before you go
- Register on afridex.com first. You'll need your badge to get in.
- Give yourself an extra 60 to 90 minutes for Lagos traffic.
- There are 700 parking spaces, first come, first served. Any taxi can drop you off.
Programme at the DICON Pavilion
What's on at the DICON Pavilion each day. All times are Lagos time.
Mon26Monday 26 October
Pavilion
The DICON Pavilion is open
All day
DICON Pavilion
Tue27Tuesday 27 October
Pavilion
The DICON Pavilion is open
All day
DICON Pavilion
Wed28Wednesday 28 October
Pavilion
The DICON Pavilion is open
All day
DICON Pavilion
Thu29Thursday 29 October
Pavilion
The DICON Pavilion is open
All day
DICON Pavilion
News and updates
How we got here, and news from the pavilion once the show opens.
Governor Sanwo-Olu receives the AFRIDEX 2026 Steering Committee
The Steering Committee, led by DICON Director General Maj Gen BI Alaya, met the Governor of Lagos State to prepare for the exhibition in Lagos.
Read more on dicon.gov.ng (opens in a new tab)
Minister of Interior pledges support for AFRIDEX 2026
Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo received the AFRIDEX delegation in Abuja and backed inter-agency cooperation, including a visa support desk for international visitors.
Read more on dicon.gov.ng (opens in a new tab)
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