# UMEX & SimTEX - The Unmanned System Exhibition and Conference

- Dates: 7 March 2028 to 9 March 2028
- Location: ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Organiser: ADNEC Group
- Industry: Aerospace & Defense
- Expected attendance: 31,000

## About

UMEX & SimTEX is the world's largest event for unmanned and autonomous systems, dedicated to advancing these technologies across defense, commercial, and dual-use sectors. It targets global leaders, innovators, decision-makers, government leaders, industry buyers, military delegations, and technology providers.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.umexabudhabi.ae/en)
- [Agenda](https://www.umexabudhabi.ae/en/agenda)
- [Call for speakers](https://www.umexabudhabi.ae/en/conference/become-a-speaker) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Topics

- International Defence Conference (IDC)
- A2RL Summit
- Future of Autonomy x ITC
- UMEX Elevate Agenda
- Defence 4.0

## Where to stay

- **Tomz place**: hostel, 240 m from the venue
- **Kristine Plaza Residence**: serviced apartment, 320 m from the venue
- **Ministry Of Health Abu Dhabi**: 480 m from the venue
- **روني**: guest house, 660 m from the venue
- **Squere**: serviced apartment, 970 m from the venue
- **muroor building**: serviced apartment, 1.2 km from the venue
- **AG Hotel**: 1.3 km from the venue
- **Murjan Asfar hotel**: 1.9 km from the venue

## What people are saying

- [UMEX & SimTEX 2026: Abu Dhabi Showcases AI-Driven Autonomous Defence ...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXio8j6iNC8)
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