Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition, DIMDEX, is one of Qatar’s most prominent defense and security trade events. The American presence, featuring industry leading companies such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and Textron Systems is organised by Kallman Worldwide, Inc., the designated U.S. Representative of the show, in coordination with numerous U.S. government agencies.

The centre piece of the national effort, the nearly 1,500 sqm (gross) U.S. International Pavilion, is a destination for buyers looking for an efficient way to meet a critical mass of U.S. suppliers, and an on-site business hub for U.S. exhibitors looking to maximize their exposure and impact at the event.

There are 16 exhibitors in the Pavilion, ranging from publicly traded stalwarts to privately held small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Pavilion exhibitors represent a cross-section of leading American suppliers working to strengthen or initiate international partnerships.

“When U.S. companies commit to exhibit at DIMDEX, they’re saying they believe in the power of this event to attract real business prospects and customers. The growth and diversification of this show speaks for itself,” said Kallman Worldwide President and CEO, Tom Kallman. “Our team is proud to help our exhibitors capitalise on this influential international business opportunity to grow their share of the marketplace and our nation’s trade and investment partnerships in the region.”

“The United States is one of the world's biggest maritime defense and security suppliers, but that’s no guarantee that buyers will look to work with U.S. companies over others,” said Kallman. “As the organizer of the U.S. presence at DIMDEX 2016, we have a responsibility to advocate not only for our exhibitors, but for our nation in this highly competitive marketplace. We want every visitor to ‘Ask America first’ at DIMDEX, and to be assured that America is listening.”