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Kinshasa, DR-Congo
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1–3 December 2026
Kinshasa, DR-Congo
1–3 December 2026
To meet security requirements and ensure the quality of coverage, all media representatives must apply for official accreditation. This process authorizes journalists, photographers, and audiovisual crews to access the different spaces of KIMIA. Accreditation also guarantees that coverage remains professional, balanced, and respectful of the rules governing the presentation of sensitive equipment and discussions. Only accredited media will be granted entry to press zones, demonstrations, and official sessions, protecting both the integrity of the event and the reliability of its message.
Authorized entry to all designated press areas and events.
Ensures reporting is accurate, balanced, and respectful of security rules.
Safeguards the event’s credibility and message through responsible access.
KIMIA provides a full range of press services, ensuring journalists have the tools and opportunities they need for effective coverage.
A dedicated space designed for media work, equipped with interview areas, writing desks, and broadcasting facilities. Journalists can work comfortably and efficiently throughout the event.
Comprehensive packages including official schedules, background notes, and contact lists. These resources ensure that media professionals are always well-prepared and fully informed.
Regularly organized sessions provide valuable context and highlight the most important announcements of KIMIA. They create a direct channel between organizers and the press.
Accredited journalists are offered opportunities to meet key speakers, officials, and experts. This allows them to conduct exclusive interviews and gather firsthand perspectives.
For media outlets, covering KIMIA is more than reporting — it is an opportunity to strengthen their visibility and impact. With delegations from over 40 African countries, international exhibitors, and a high-level program of conferences, KIMIA attracts the attention of leaders across the continent. Reporting on the event allows media to position themselves as key players in the security and defense debate, bringing forward African perspectives and highlighting solutions tailored for the continent.
Covering security and defense is not an ordinary task — it requires precision, care, and a strong sense of responsibility. Inaccurate or sensationalist reporting can damage the credibility of the event and undermine trust between institutions and citizens. KIMIA stresses the importance of ethical standards, the respect of confidentiality when required, and a careful balance between transparency and the protection of sensitive information. By adhering to these principles, media professionals ensure that their coverage strengthens public confidence rather than eroding it.
Through accredited media, KIMIA opens its doors to the wider public. Articles, broadcasts, and digital content allow citizens to better understand the security challenges faced by governments, the innovations being deployed, and the regional collaborations being built. Responsible coverage helps put security into context — not as isolated crises, but as a field of innovation, cooperation, and resilience.
At the same time, media professionals carry a unique responsibility. Covering security and defense requires rigor, ethics, and respect for confidentiality. By reporting with professionalism and integrity, journalists not only strengthen the visibility of KIMIA, but also contribute to building a shared culture of security based on trust, dialogue, and informed debate.
The collaboration between KIMIA and the media does not end with the closing of the exhibition. By building long-term partnerships with media organizations, KIMIA fosters a continuous dialogue on internal security and defense, ensuring that critical issues remain visible throughout the year.
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