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The Platform at the Heart of Defence AI

A dedicated innovation hub at IDEX showcasing next-generation AI-driven defence solutions, enabling smarter decision-making, autonomous operations, and enhanced mission readiness.

Introduced for the first time at IDEX 2027, IDEX NXT highlights cutting-edge advancements from global leaders in artificial intelligence. This exclusive feature brings together breakthrough technologies, live demonstrations, and collaborative opportunities and exclusive content sessions positioning IDEX at the forefront of defence innovation.

Experience Zones

Tech Enablers Zone

Put your hardware front and centre — interactive desks with flush-mounted swatches and edge-processing specimens.

Scale-up Pod Clusters

High-visibility cluster hubs with integrated digital showcases, built to launch your software platform.

Innovation Primes

Custom-curated islands on the core traffic axes, with dedicated VIP roundtables for your key meetings.

Platform Leaders

Premium double islands flanking the main stage — first in line for senior procurement delegations.

Sectors Covered

Artificial Intelligence & Decision Advantage

Autonomy & Human-Machine Teaming

Multi-Domain Integration & Interoperability

Defence Software, Data & Digital Infrastructure

Semiconductors, Compute & AI Infrastructure

Defence Innovation, Procurement & Adoption

Future Capability, Partnerships & Technology Convergence

2027 Agenda Topics

BUILD

Creating and controlling the capability base

Explore how nations can build resilient defence capabilities at scale—from autonomous systems and advanced manufacturing to sovereign technology, talent, data and critical infrastructure.

CONNECT

Moving Trusted Data Across the Force

Explore how connected, software-defined and space-enabled networks can move trusted data across the battlespace, enabling resilient communications, secure systems and faster, better-informed decisions.

DEPLOY

Operating effectively under pressure

Explore how defence forces can maintain operational effectiveness in contested environments through autonomous systems, resilient infrastructure, distributed operations and integrated counter-drone capabilities.

SCALE

Converting innovation into enduring capability

Explore how emerging technologies move from experimentation and demonstration into trusted, deployable and sustainable defence capabilities, supported by effective procurement, accountability and industry collaboration.

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