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