A launch pad for aspiring start-ups, What's Next presents a unique opportunity for budding start-ups to showcase their revolutionary innovations and solutions on a global stage.

Embracing these innovators as potential growth drivers of the industry, What's Next focuses a spotlight on budding entrepreneurs amidst the industry giants. Start-ups will be able to meet and showcase their business ideas and offerings to industry players, defence officials, government agencies, investors and accelerators at the show.

WHOM YOU CAN EXPECT TO MEET

DEFENCE CHIEFS & OFFICIALS

DEFENCE PROCUREMENT AGENCIES

DEFENCE SYSTEMS INTEGRATORS

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

TOP GLOBAL DEFENCE COMPANIES

TECHNOLOGY & SOLUTIONS FOCUS

AUTONOMOUS & UNCREWED SYSTEMS

UAV, USV, UUV, swarm coordination, edge autonomy
ISR, mine countermeasures, persistent surveillance

AI FOR DECISION ADVANTAGE

Real-time analytics
Predictive maintenance
Sensor fusion & decision support systems

COUNTER UXV & ASYMMETRIC THREAT RESPONSE

Counter drone, counter swarm
Electronic warfare & soft-kill solutions
Maritime perimeter security

RESILIENT COMMUNICATIONS & CONTESTED NAVIGATION

GNSS-denied operations
Secured tactical networks
Edge computing in degraded environments

SUSTAINABILITY & OTHERS

Sustainable fuels & new energy source
Dual-use technologies

Leverage IMDEX Asia and showcase your business solutions to maritime's finest. Connect with our sales team to explore your participation options.

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Aaron Hilomen CEO, Antipara Exploration

Very positive experience at What’s Next @ IMDEX Asia.
We were able to meet with a number of potential partners and clients.

Florie Mancel Business Development Manager, Subnero

If I were to give any advice to a startup, it would be to take any given opportunities.
We attended What’s Next @ IMDEX Asia despite the fact that we were very short of resources and time and it really paid off because we won today which is absolutely fantastic!

EXHIBIT WITH US TODAY

Eligibility	Interested start-ups must fulfil the following eligibility criteria: Early to growth stage First time exhibitor at the event With a novel and innovative solution to showcase Not representing any third-party products or technology Not a subsidiary of an established company
Exhibiting Kiosk	Each kiosk comes with the following: One information counter One 13amp electrical point One A1 poster Company name and booth number on fascia board Exhibitor profile listing on show directory
Participation Fees	S$1,200

Notes:

The organiser and Starburst reserve the right to accept and reject applications at its sole discretion
Price quoted are in Singapore Dollars (S$) and subject to the prevailing goods and services tax for Singapore-registered companies
Alternative participating options are available, please contact us at sales2027@imdexasia.com
All information herein is subject to change without prior notice

What's Next

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WHOM YOU CAN EXPECT TO MEET