EDF 2026/27 Pitching and Consultations

SIDEC 2025 – International Defence Exhibition and Conference  The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Slovenia, the Slovenian Armed Forces, and the Slovenian Defence Industry Cluster invite you to participate in SIDEC 2025, the first International Defence Exhibition and Conference in Slovenia, taking place from October 21 to 24, 2025, at the Celje Fairground, Celje, Slovenia. This key regional event will focus on next-generation defence technologies and innovations, offering a platform for high-level networking and knowledge exchange. Attendees will include senior military officials, procurement decision-makers, international attachés, economic advisors, and experts from research and development sectors. Main Features of SIDEC 2025: Exhibition Area: Showcase your cutting-edge technologies to a professional audience of defence and security stakeholders. Professional Conference:  Cybersecurity Future Technologies Energy Efficiency and Resilience Artificial Intelligence Networking: Opportunities to meet potential business partners, defence sector leaders, and end-users. Participation: Attendance requires prior registration. For more information and registration, please contact info@sidec.si or visit www.sidec.si and LinkedIN profile. Register using this link!   Important Deadlines: Exhibition Area Registration Deadline: May 30, 2025 Catalogue Advertisement Submission Deadline: September 1, 2025 Exhibition Space Rental Prices (excluding VAT 22%): Indoor Unequipped Exhibition Space: 300 EUR/m² (minimum 9 m²) Mandatory ecological fee: 2 EUR/m² Outdoor Unequipped Exhibition Space: 150 EUR/m² (minimum 9 m²) Mandatory ecological fee: 2 EUR/m² No alternative indoor space in case of bad weather The unequipped space does not include floor covering, partition walls, furniture, or fascia board. Additional equipment (floor, walls, tables, etc.) can be ordered via the Exhibitor’s Instructions or by contacting the technical organizer. Additional Promotional Opportunities: Website (Frontpage): Alternately visible online banner (1200 x 200 px): 980 EUR/banner Logo: 550 EUR/logo At the Event (Advertising Spaces): Jumbo poster (Dečkova cesta, 400x300 cm): 2,000 EUR/piece Jumbo poster (Fairgrounds, 500x240 cm): 1,600 EUR/piece Own free-standing billboard (70x100 cm): 850 EUR/piece Banner (Hall K roof structure, 500x200 cm): 2,000 EUR/piece Flag (in front of halls D and L, 400x300 cm): 500 EUR/piece LED screen advertising (main entrance, 1152x384 px): 1,600 EUR/two days Online Catalogue: Full-page ad (210x297 mm + 3 mm bleed): 1,500 EUR Half-page ad (210x148 mm + 3 mm bleed): 980 EUR Logo placement: 750 EUR/logo Deadline for ads submission: September 1, 2025 Online Advertising Package: Highlighted LinkedIn post (1 time) + sponsored post worth 50 EUR: 750 EUR/package Sponsorship Opportunities: Tailor-made sponsorship packages are available upon request. For individual sponsorship offers, contact: Mr. Tihomir Kovačič tihomir.kovacic@proevent.si | +386 1 300 32 08   Contacts for Participation: General Information & Registration: info@sidec.si www.sidec.si Technical Organizer – Proevent d.o.o.: Exhibition Space Rental: Mr. Jaka Avbelj jaka.avbelj@proevent.si | +386 1 300 32 05 Exhibition Space Planning & Equipment: Mr. Edis Kaltak edis.kaltak@proevent.si | +386 1 300 32 26 For sponsorship inquiries, advertising, or any additional information, please refer to the above contacts or visit www.sidec.si.