AAD2026 | 16 - 20 September 2026

The 2024 Exhibition Programme

AFRICA AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE (AAD) 2024
Times are subject to change
 

AAD 2024 Exhibition Opening Hours

Trade exhibition
18-20 September 2024

09:00 - 17:00

Public Air Show
21-22 September 2024

Gates open at 06:00 am

B2B Meetings (Including Official VIP Delegations)
G2G Meetings
18-20 September 2024

By Appointment Only

AAD Conferences
18-22 September 2024

09:00 – 17:00

Capability Demonstrations
18-22 September 2024
UAV
Mobility Track

10:00 – 11:00 & 14:00 – 15:00 Daily


PRE-EXHIBITION  

17 September 2024

Time

Event/Activity

Location

Remarks

08:00 – 16:00

Air and Space Power Symposium

TBC

By Invitation

08:30 – 11:30

AAD Media breakfast Hosted by the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans

Air force Base Waterkloof

By Invitation


DURING EXHIBITION

18 September 2024

Time

Event/Activity

Location

Remarks

08:00 – 10:00

AAD 2024 Official Opening  

Air force Base Waterkloof  

By Invitation

10:00 – 12:00

Minister of Defence and Military Veterans walk about

Air force Base Waterkloof 

SADI Exhibitors to be by the exhibitions stands

10:00 – 17:00

Futrure Warfare Conference

Air force Base Waterkloof 

Booking Essential

18:00 – 20:00

Exhibitor Opening Cocktail and Official Welcome

Hospitality Chalet 

By Invitation


19 September 2024

Time

Event/Activity

Location

Remarks

09:00 - 17:00

South African Defence Industry Showcase Conference

Air force Base Waterkloof 

Booking Essential

18:00

CSANDF Gala Dinner

CSIR

By Invitation


20 September 2024

Time

Event/Activity

Location

Remarks

09:00 – 17:00

Maritime Security Conference

Air force Base Waterkloof 

Booking Essential

19:00

Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Gala Dinner

CSIR

By Invitation



AAD2024 Trade Exhibition Programme