10–12 Nov 2026 · Celje, SI

SIDEC

SIDEC is an international defence exhibition and professional conference held in Celje, Slovenia, organised by the Slovenian Defence Industry Cluster together with the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovenian Armed Forces. It presents technological solutions and innovations for defence, security, protection and rescue systems, includes a two-day professional conference and an Open Forum, and is closed to the general public (attendance by invitation only). The event showcases Slovenian companies and international manufacturers and hosts high-level delegations.

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Dates
10–12 Nov 2026
Venue
Celje Fair
Location
Celje, SI
Frequency
Annual
Audience
Mixed
Duration
3 days
Scale
National
Exhibitors
71Fact
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 This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.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 Fair. It brings together an estimated 180 exhibitors and 10,000 visitors (organizer-confirmed). Event Scout has indexed 71 exhibiting companies for the event so far.

Known editions

Venue

Celje Fair

3000 Celje, SI

Who exhibits at SIDEC

We've captured 71 exhibitors for SIDEC (roster as of 2025). They span 13 countries, 35% of them based outside Slovenia.

Where exhibitors are based

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

  • Slovenia66%·38
  • Croatia9%·5
  • Germany5%·3
  • Austria3%·2
  • France3%·2

Based on 58 exhibitors with a known head-office country.

What exhibitors do

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

  • Machinery Manufacturing57%·25
  • Services18%·8
  • Construction14%·6
  • Energy Electronics11%·5
  • Automotive9%·4

Based on 44 exhibitors with an industry label — a company can carry several, so shares can total over 100%.

Exclusivity

54%Class Dof exhibitors exhibit nowhere else we track

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

Cross-referenced against 71 exhibitors in our event graph.

International reach

35%Class Eof exhibitors are based abroad

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

Exhibitor calibre

Publicly listed14%·1

listed companies

Large enterprises100%·7

1,000+ employees

Of 7 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, 70+ exhibiting companies have been indexed for SIDEC. They span industries including machinery-manufacturing and weapons industry. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.

  • FN HERSTAL
  • KNDS
  • Iskra
  • Kovinoplastika Lož d.o.o.
  • OMEGA AIR
  • SIJ Acroni
  • Precision Resource
  • Cateks
  • FireCat Group d.o.o.
  • DUOL
  • MIL Sistemika
  • UK Site
  • Akila
  • emsiso
  • Aalan
  • DAT
  • AREX defense
  • Dpartner
  • Guardiaris
  • Jelen Professional

+ 46 more exhibitors

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Frequently asked questions

When is SIDEC 2026?
SIDEC 2026 runs 10–12 Nov 2026 at Celje Fair.
Where is SIDEC held?
SIDEC is held at Celje Fair in Celje, Slovenia.
How many exhibitors does SIDEC have?
SIDEC counts an estimated 180 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 71 exhibiting companies so far.
Who exhibits at SIDEC?
Indexed exhibitors include KONGSBERG, MBDA, RAFAEL ADVANCED DEFENSE SYSTEMS LTD and Diehl Group. 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 71 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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