World Defense Show (WDS) – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Technacy Solutions Lab, in partnership with Minerva Networks, provided a complete IPTV and digital signage solution for WDS:

  • Centralized IPTV headend for exhibition grounds
  • IPTV coverage across halls, stands, and VIP areas
  • Digital signage for schedules, alerts & announcements
  • Premium IPTV in delegation & VIP lounges
  • AI-ready architecture powered by Minerva TM10 AI 360

Delivering world-class IPTV services at Saudi Arabia’s flagship international defense exhibition.

Project Overview

The World Defense Show (WDS), held biennially in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is one of the largest international defense and security exhibitions in the world, attracting global delegations, exhibitors, and government leaders.

To meet the needs of such a high-profile event, the organizers required a reliable, large-scale IPTV and digital signage system capable of delivering real-time communication, live broadcasting, and premium video experiences across the exhibition halls, conference rooms, and VIP zones.

Technacy Solutions Lab was selected as the exclusive IPTV solutions provider for WDS, leveraging its expertise in large-scale, mission-critical video deployments.

Our Role

In collaboration with Minerva Networks, Technacy delivered a complete IPTV ecosystem tailored for the event:

  • Centralized IPTV Headend: Temporary datacenter setup for the exhibition, delivering live TV, internal feeds, and curated channels.
  • Exhibition-Wide IPTV Distribution: Coverage across all exhibition halls, conference areas, and exhibitor stands.
  • VIP & Delegation Lounges: Customized IPTV solutions for VIP areas, ensuring premium entertainment and secure communication.
  • Digital Signage Network: Event information, schedules, alerts, and announcements displayed on digital signage screens throughout the venue.
  • High Reliability Setup: Redundant system designed to handle thousands of concurrent viewers during peak exhibition hours.
  • AI-Ready Features: Prepared for Minerva TM10 AI 360 integration, enabling personalized experiences and future AI-driven engagement.

Impact

  • Delivered seamless IPTV services for exhibitors, delegates, and VIP guests during one of the Kingdom’s largest international events.
  • Enabled real-time event communication, branding, and information sharing across the exhibition grounds.
  • Positioned Technacy Solutions Lab as the go-to IPTV provider for large-scale exhibitions and events in Saudi Arabia and the GCC.