The Bamako International Defense and Security Exhibition (BAMEX 2026) will take place in Bamako, Mali, from November 9–13, 2026, bringing together defense, security, aerospace, homeland security, and public safety stakeholders from across Africa and around the world.
The exhibition is organized by Turkish company Prontaron Defense Industry Organization and Foreign Trade Ltd. Co. (The Peak Defense) under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Mali and the Ministry of Defense and Veterans Affairs of Mali. The event is expected to welcome official delegations, senior military leaders, government representatives, procurement authorities, industry executives, and security professionals, providing a platform for dialogue, innovation, and international cooperation.
What to expect
BAMEX 2026 will also feature a dedicated Live Demonstration Day, allowing participating companies to showcase selected defense and security technologies in an operational environment before military, government, and industry audiences.
Building on the momentum of its previous edition, BAMEX has established itself as an important meeting point for the African defense and security community. Previous editions witnessed the participation of numerous international exhibitors and leading defense companies, including major Turkish defense industry players such as ASELSAN, Baykar, CANiK, MKE, Otokar, HAVELSAN, Roketsan, and Nurol Makina, among others, showcasing advanced defense technologies and capabilities.
BAMEX 2026 will provide governments, armed forces, law enforcement agencies, defense manufacturers, technology providers, policymakers, and industry leaders with an opportunity to explore emerging technologies, discuss evolving security challenges, and foster international cooperation. The exhibition aims to support defense modernization efforts while promoting innovation and collaboration across the continent.
As Africa’s security landscape continues to evolve, BAMEX 2026 seeks to facilitate meaningful discussions on defense modernization, counterterrorism, border security, cybersecurity, intelligence, public safety, aerospace capabilities, and defense industrial development. The event will feature a comprehensive exhibition of advanced defense and security solutions alongside dedicated networking opportunities designed to connect stakeholders from across Africa and beyond.
Who will attend?
The event is expected to attract senior military officials, government representatives, procurement authorities, defense industry executives, security professionals, academic experts, and international delegations. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with leading organizations involved in defense systems, aerospace technologies, homeland security solutions, intelligence capabilities, communications, surveillance, public safety technologies, unmanned systems, and emerging defense innovations.
BAMEX 2026 will also provide exhibitors with direct access to decision-makers and procurement stakeholders, enabling them to showcase products, services, and capabilities to a highly targeted professional audience. Through strategic networking sessions, business engagement opportunities, and live capability demonstrations, the exhibition aims to facilitate new partnerships and strengthen defense and security cooperation across Africa.
Organizations interested in exhibiting, sponsoring, or participating in BAMEX 2026 are encouraged to explore available opportunities and join a growing international platform dedicated to advancing security, innovation, and collaboration.
For more information, visit: bamakoexpo.com
