SIDEC 2026
For Visitors
Welcome to the second international defence exhibition and conference SIDEC 2026, where you will have the opportunity to discover next-generation defence technologies.
SIDEC will take place at the Celje Fairground from Tuesday, 10 November, to Thursday, 12 November 2026, daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
SIDEC will take place at the Celje Fairground from Tuesday, 10 November, to Thursday, 12 November 2026, daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- General attendees – at least Smart Casual is recommended;
- Civilian VIP delegations – Business Attire;
- Military delegations – Service Dress Class A.
The dress code is not mandatory on the final day, 12 November, between 12:00 noon and 5:00 p.m., although appropriate attire is still encouraged.
Photography of exhibition displays and exhibits by visitors is not permitted. Access to official photographs and video footage will be available through the SIDEC Media Centre.
A large number of free parking spaces will be available for visitors at the Celje Fairground.
As the number of parking spaces is limited, we recommend arriving early or using public transport to reach the fairground.
Celje Fairground address: Dečkova cesta 1, 3000 Celje, Slovenia
If you require accommodation during the event, please see the selection of hotels located near the exhibition venue at the link below.
Each visitor is responsible for checking availability and making their own accommodation reservation.
If you have any questions, please contact us at: info@sidec.si.
Visitor Access and Registration
Admission to the event is free of charge, but prior registration is required to attend the exhibition and conference from 10 to 12 November (on the final day, until 12:00 noon). Click the link below to access the registration form.
After submitting the form, you will receive confirmation of your participation at SIDEC 2026 within a few days, subject to approval.
The deadline to register to visit SIDEC 2026 is Wednesday, 4 November 2026, by 12 pm. Late registrations will not be accepted.
On Thursday, 12 November, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m., the event will also be open to the general public. No registration is required during this period.
Event Programme
Throughout the event, visitors will have numerous opportunities for socialising and business networking, with lounge areas and catering available. A rich programme will also take place at the Congress Centre of the Celje Fairground (Halls E), including:
- Official Opening Ceremony of SIDEC 2026;
- Strategic Panel: Adapting the Defence Industry Based on Operational and Battlefield Experiences from Modern Conflicts: Lessons from Ukraine;
- a three-day professional conference addressing the following topics: Battlefield Experiences – Adapting the Industry; Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Training; Energy Resilience; The Soldier of the Future; Space and Defence;
- the concurrent event In the Service of the Homeland;
- Company and Project Presentations at the Open Forum;
- Official Closing Ceremony on the final day.
Exhibitors
At the second international defence exhibition, more than 150 companies and organisations from 20 countries will showcase their products, technological solutions and services across three exhibition halls and an outdoor exhibition area, covering more than 15,000 m² in total.
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across three exhibition halls and the outdoor platform