Held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Defence, the summit is an historic event that will bring together global leaders to discuss the crucial role of advanced technological solutions in solving global issues.

Welcoming ministers and senior defence and security officials from the Middle East, leading NATO countries and growing powers such as China, Russia, India and Brazil, the summit will provide the essential forum to discuss key geopolitical themes and technological innovations in areas such as regional security, energy security, critical infrastructure protection, border security, future combat systems, network centric warfare and national and international resilience.

Utilising a unique format established to provide return on participation, this landmark event represents a world-class opportunity for technology leaders to showcase and present their most advanced solutions in private confidential meetings with ministers, deputies, director generals and military chiefs of staff.