Special Operations Forces Exhibition Explained

Native Name:SOFEX
Nickname:SOFEX
Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference
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Status:Active
Genre:Special Operations, Homeland Security
Venue:King Abdullah I Airbase
Location:Amman
Country: Jordan
Frequency:Biennial

Even years

Last:2022
Next:2024
Organizer:Organized by SOFEX team with the support of the Jordanian Armed Forces
Attendance:Nearly 12,000 in 2008 [1]
Website:http://www.sofexjordan.com

The Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) is a special operations and homeland security event that is held every two years at the King Abdullah I airbase in Marka, Jordan. The specialized event is held under the patronage of King Abdullah II, the supervision of Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein and is supported by the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF).

Background

SOFEX was established in 1999 by King Hussein.

In 2012, SOFEX attracted 33 national pavilions, represented by 323 companies and which attracted thousands of visitors over the 3 day exhibition, including 108 delegations from 56 countries. [2]

The 10th edition of the SOFEX series took place May 5-8, 2014.

The SOFEX 2020 has been announced as postponed on 2020-01-30 due to heavy rains at the expo location.https://www.joint-forces.com/world-news/29192-sofex-2020-postponed-heavy-rain-damages-expo-site

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.sofexjordan.com/pdf/Fact_Sheet_2010.pdf SOFEX 2010 Factsheet
  2. http://www.sofexjordan.com/exhibitor_list2012.shtm SOFEX 2012 exhibitors list