10–12 Nov 2026 · Celje, SI

SIDEC

SIDEC is an international defence exhibition and professional conference held in Celje, Slovenia, focused on showcasing state-of-the-art defence technologies, innovations and future solutions. It targets defence industry companies, research institutions, government and military delegations, and features exhibitors presenting equipment and technologies such as UAS, soldier systems, energy resilience and space-related defence. The event includes business networking, presentations and meetings with international manufacturers and high-level delegations.

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Dates
10–12 Nov 2026
Venue
Celje Fairground
Location
Celje, SI
Frequency
Annual
Audience
Mixed
Duration
3 days
Scale
National
Exhibitors
116Fact
Visitors
10,000Fact
Aerospace & DefenceMaritime & FishingIndustrial & Manufacturing
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Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

About SIDEC

SIDEC is a national trade fair for the Aerospace & Defence and Maritime & Fishing industries, taking place in Celje, Slovenia. The 2026 edition runs 10–12 Nov 2026 at Celje Fairground. It brings together an estimated 180 exhibitors and 10,000 visitors (organizer-confirmed). Event Scout has indexed 116 exhibiting companies for the event so far.

Known editions

Venue

Celje Fairground

3000 Celje, SI

Who exhibits at SIDEC

We've captured 116 exhibitors for SIDEC (roster as of 2026). They span 18 countries, 36% of them based outside Slovenia.

Where exhibitors are based

Exhibitors' head-office countries, most-represented first.

  • Slovenia64%·61
  • Germany6%·6
  • Croatia5%·5
  • Austria4%·4
  • France3%·3

Based on 95 exhibitors with a known head-office country.

What exhibitors do

The industries the exhibitor base works in, by share of the roster.

  • Machinery Manufacturing46%·36
  • Services25%·20
  • Energy Electronics18%·14
  • Software It18%·14
  • Automotive11%·9

Based on 79 exhibitors with an industry label — a company can carry several, so shares can total over 100%.

Exclusivity

56%Class Dof exhibitors exhibit nowhere else we track

Moderately exclusive — a meaningful share of exhibitors are unique to this event.

Cross-referenced against 116 exhibitors in our event graph.

International reach

36%Class Eof exhibitors are based abroad

Mostly national — largely a home-country field with some international presence.

Exhibitor calibre

Publicly listed8%·1

listed companies

Large enterprises92%·11

1,000+ employees

Of 12 exhibitors whose company size we know.

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

SIDEC 2026 exhibitor list

So far, 110+ exhibiting companies have been indexed for SIDEC. They span industries including services and military industry. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.

  • MBDA
  • Diehl Group
  • FN HERSTAL
  • Nammo
  • Die Deutschen Auslandshandelskammern
  • Iskra
  • Advantage Austria
  • Otokar
  • Hidria
  • Mittler Report Verlag
  • Kovinoplastika Lož d.o.o.
  • OMEGA AIR
  • SIJ Acroni
  • KNDS
  • Domov
  • Precision Resource
  • Cateks
  • Domel
  • DUOL

+ 91 more exhibitors

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Frequently asked questions

When is SIDEC 2026?
SIDEC 2026 runs 10–12 Nov 2026 at Celje Fairground.
Where is SIDEC held?
SIDEC is held at Celje Fairground in Celje, Slovenia.
How many exhibitors does SIDEC have?
SIDEC counts an estimated 180 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 116 exhibiting companies so far.
Who exhibits at SIDEC?
Indexed exhibitors include KONGSBERG, Saab, THALES and Safran. The event spans the Aerospace & Defence, Maritime & Fishing and Industrial & Manufacturing sectors.
Is SIDEC worth attending?
SIDEC is a national trade show for the Aerospace & Defence and Maritime & Fishing industries, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in those industries. It brings together an estimated 180 exhibitors. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.
How do I get the SIDEC exhibitor list?
Event Scout has indexed 116 companies exhibiting at SIDEC so far. A sample is shown in the exhibitor-list section on this page, and the full roster is available through Event Scout.

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