ADNEC Group have announced EDGE Group as a strategic partner for the sixth edition of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) and Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTEX) 2024, and its accompanying conference, which will be held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi.

The UMEX and SimTEX 2024 conference will take place on 22nd January at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) followed by the exhibition from 23-25 January.

As the only event of its kind in the Middle East dedicated to drones, robotics, components, and unmanned systems, UMEX and SimTEX will draw global industry leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts looking to engage with the most advanced technologies and share insights on key issues.

Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNEC Group, said, “We are proud to continue this strategic partnership with EDGE Group, a distinguished leader in technology, both locally and regionally. UMEX and SimTEX provide a platform reflecting ADNEC Group’s unwavering commitment to positioning Abu Dhabi at the forefront of the global technology scene. This aligns with our leadership’s visionary plan to drive key sectors and diversify our national economy.”

Mansour Al Mulla, Managing Director and CEO of EDGE Group, said, “We are proud to be returning as a strategic partner for our third participation at this major industry exhibition. UMEX is an ideal platform for EDGE to display the latest solutions in the unmanned and autonomous technology domain, and to forge valuable new partnerships.

“Under the event’s theme, ‘The Future of Autonomy’, EDGE will showcase the advanced technology systems that are disrupting the industry and earning us an international reputation as a leader in this field. We wish UMEX 2024 every success.”

Through the expert analyses and insights showcased by the conference sessions, the event offers an unmissable platform for industry leaders, technologists, and enthusiasts to engage with the newest innovations and share insights on key issues.

With major global companies and experts expected to attend, the thought leadership presented at UMEX and SimTEX will also facilitate new business partnerships, nurture start-ups, and accelerate the new tech that will determine the sector’s future.