Türkiye is set to host the IGEF 2025 exhibition from September 18 to 20, 2025, at the ATO Congressium Convention and Exhibition Center in Ankara. The event will spotlight the latest innovations in homeland security, defense technologies, and internal security solutions on a global scale.
Organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Türkiye, IGEF 2025 is supported by key national institutions, including the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB), General Directorate of Security (EGM), Gendarmerie General Command (GGC), Coast Guard Command (SG), Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD), Directorate of Migration Management (DGMM), and various industry associations such as SİSİAD.
A Platform for Global Security Collaboration
IGEF 2025 serves as a strategic platform where international security officials, law enforcement executives, private sector defense suppliers, and public institutions converge to discuss evolving internal security challenges and showcase the latest in security equipment and technologies.
The event aims to foster international cooperation, support Türkiye’s commercial outreach, and strengthen ties with countries in the Middle East, North Africa, the Balkans, the Black Sea region, and Turkic republics.
Exhibits and Innovations
Participants will explore a wide array of products and services, including:
– Surveillance and imaging systems
– Firearms and explosive detection
– Armored vehicles, drones, and robotic systems
– Bulletproof and protective gear
– Communication, radar, and jamming technologies
– Security software, AI-based systems, GIS solutions
– Forensic tools, logistic support, and cyber solutions
– Educational institutions, R&D centers, and private security companies will also showcase specialized services and training programs.
Who Will Attend?
IGEF 2025 will welcome:
– Turkish Armed Forces, police, and civil defense units
– Senior government officials and international delegates
– IT, engineering, logistics, and cybersecurity professionals
– Manufacturers, commercial attachés, NGOs, and media
– Banks, hospitals, malls, and private sector security teams
2024 Performance & Outlook
Building on the success of the previous edition—which featured 72 participating companies, over 12,400 professional visitors, and generated an estimated $350 million in sectoral impact—IGEF 2025 is expected to expand its influence and audience reach. Last year’s event saw significant media coverage, including 307 news stories, 93 TV segments, and nearly 28 million media impressions.
Final Note
With panel discussions, seminars, and product demonstrations scheduled across the three-day event, IGEF 2025 promises to be one of the most influential gatherings in the security and defense calendar, connecting Türkiye’s innovation with global security needs.
For more information, visit: www.igef.com.tr
