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Major General Wendul Hagler II Senior Defense Official / Defense AttachéAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Major General Wendul Hagler II is assigned as the Senior Defense Official/Defense Attaché (SDO/DATT) to the United Arab Emirates.  MG Hagler’s Army career includes 34 years as a commissioned officer and nearly three years as an enlisted combat medical specialist….

Neal Blue Chairman & CEO General Atomics  Neal Blue is Chairman and CEO of General Atomics (GA), San Diego. GA is a privately-held defense and diversified technologies company acquired by the Blue family in 1986. GA and affiliated companies operate on five continents and include GA Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), of which Blue is founder and…

Damian Killeen Chairman’s AdvisorRemah International Group Damian joined Remah International Group in September 2024 and works directly for the Chairman, advising on all aspects of the Defence and Security business. He has lived in Abu Dhabi since 2019. For over 30 years, Damian has been at the forefront of Air Land and Air Maritime operations,…

Salim Mousallam  Regional Vice President Middle East, Africa & Türkiye GE Aerospace Defense & Systems  Salim is the Regional Vice President – Defense & Systems for GE Aerospace in Middle East, Africa, and Türkiye, where he has the overall responsibility for the defense & systems business in the region, supporting customers and partners in aviation engines…

Mike Dunleavy Governor of Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy arrived in Alaska in 1983. He obtained a Master of Education degree from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and worked as a teacher, principal, and superintendent for nearly two decades. Dunleavy and his family moved to Wasilla in 2004, where he owned an educational consulting firm and…

Discover Vibrant Experiences at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers Dine at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers Award-winning Culinary Destination NAHAAM BRUNCH 2.0 Explore a world of flavors as you savor signature dishes from award-winning restaurants. With live entertainment alongside beach and pool access, it’s the perfect way to unwind and indulge in style. AED 395…

Agenda *Timings are subject to change. Speakers Click the on the Speakers below to view their bios. About Our Sponsors Past IDEX Kick-Off Breakfasts About IDEX The International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) is a premier defense exhibition serving as a global platform for showcasing cutting-edge defense technologies and fostering collaboration among international defense entities….

Ketan Ashar Senior Lead Bancassurance, Wealth & NR LiabilitiesEmirates NBD Drawing on years of expertise in Banking Industry with the development of digitally enabled processes that offers optimized banking solutions across client segments like Personal, Priority & Private Banking. Multiplying revenues through investments, wealth & insuring lives with Bancassurance. Developed international corridor banking between UAE &…