Major conferences & trade fairs in Middle East & Africa

78 events · in Middle East & Africa

  1. ·Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Laboratory and analytical industry show in Dubai covering lab technology, analysis, biotechnology and chemicals, with a free-to-attend conference.

    Who it's for
    Laboratory, analytical, biotechnology and chemical industry professionals
    Approx. size
    15,000+ attendees
    Organizer
    Terrapinn
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Healthcare & Life Sciences
    • Chemicals & Materials
    terrapinn.com ↗
  2. ·Doha Exhibition & Convention Center, Doha, Qatar

    Three-day real estate investment and development exhibition in Doha with a real estate forum and developer showcases.

    Who it's for
    Property investors, homebuyers, developers, consultants, architects and real estate professionals in Qatar
    Approx. size
    16,000+ attendees
    Organizer
    Informa Markets
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Construction & Real Estate
    • Finance & Fintech
    cityscape-events.com ↗
  3. ·Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Fourth edition of DIFC's two-day summit bringing regulators, bankers, investors and fintech founders together in Dubai, anchoring Dubai Future Finance Week. Includes an exhibition area, startup pitching and a fintech competition final.

    Who it's for
    C-suite financial leaders, regulators, investors and fintech founders
    Approx. size
    10,000+ attendees
    Organizer
    DIFC
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Current price: Conference Pass: $999
    Expo pass
    • Current price: Expo Pass: $199

    Expo pass is complimentary but not available to fintech or financial-services solution providers. Attendance figure is stated as 10,000+ business leaders.

  4. ·ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    One of the world's largest oil, gas and energy gatherings, combining a huge exhibition with a strategic and technical conference program on upstream, downstream, decarbonisation and new energy.

    Who it's for
    Oil and gas operators, energy executives, engineers, service companies, suppliers and government delegations
    Approx. size
    239,000+ attendees · 2,200+ exhibitors
    Organizer
    dmg events (hosted by ADNOC)
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Current price: $7,250

    4-Day All Access Pass; 4-Day Technical Pass $2,030; SPE member rates on request

    • Energy & Utilities
    adipec.com ↗
  5. ·Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Long-running Riyadh construction exhibition covering building materials, facades, finishes and machinery.

    Who it's for
    Construction industry buyers and suppliers
    Approx. size
    25,000+ attendees · 420+ exhibitors
    Organizer
    Riyadh Exhibitions Company
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Expo pass
    • Current price: Trade and industry professionals: Free

    Admission is free for trade and industry professionals; visitors under 16 not admitted. No paid rates published.

    • Construction & Real Estate
    saudi-build.com ↗
  6. ·Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Trade show for food and beverage manufacturing covering ingredients, processing, packaging, automation and supply chain, co-located with ISM Middle East, GulfHost and Private Label Middle East.

    Who it's for
    Food and beverage manufacturers, retail and foodservice decision-makers
    Approx. size
    80,000+ attendees · 2,500+ exhibitors
    Organizer
    Gulfood Manufacturing
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Food & Beverage
    • Consumer Goods
    • Packaging
    gulfoodmanufacturing.com ↗
  7. ·Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Sourcing show in Dubai for confectionery, snacks, bakery and impulse products, connecting regional buyers with international suppliers.

    Who it's for
    Confectionery, snack and FMCG buyers, retailers, distributors and suppliers in the Middle East
    Approx. size
    25,000+ attendees
    Organizer
    Dubai World Trade Centre and Koelnmesse
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Food & Beverage
    • Consumer Goods
    • Retail & E-commerce
    ism-me.com ↗
  8. ·Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Dubai trade show for private label and contract-manufactured products, covering food and non-food lines such as household, personal care and packaged goods.

    Who it's for
    Retail buyers, importers, distributors and brand owners sourcing private label products
    Approx. size
    80,000+ attendees · 2,500+ exhibitors
    Organizer
    inD
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Consumer Goods
    • Retail & E-commerce
    • Food & Beverage
    prime-expo.com ↗
  9. ·Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, Nigeria

    Annual multi-sector trade fair run by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with exhibitions, B2B and B2G matchmaking and a trade and investment forum.

    Who it's for
    Exhibitors, buyers, investors and policymakers across Nigerian and African commerce
    Approx. size
    50,000+ attendees
    Organizer
    Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
  10. Cairo ICT 2026

    Trade show

    ·Egypt International Exhibition Center, Cairo, Egypt

    Four-day technology exhibition and conference in New Cairo themed around applied AI, co-located with fintech, data-centre and talent events.

    Who it's for
    Technology buyers, telecom, banking and government decision makers, and students
    Approx. size
    161,000+ attendees · 580+ exhibitors
    Organizer
    Tradefairs International
    Year started
    1996
    Price
    Expo pass
    • Current price: Visitor registration: Free

    Visitor registration is free.

    • Technology & Software
    • Electronics & Semiconductors
    • Finance & Fintech
    cairoict.com ↗
  11. Cyber Week 2026

    Conference

    ·Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel

    Annual international cybersecurity week at Tel Aviv University with panels, workshops, roundtables and competitions for experts, industry, startups, investors and government officials.

    Who it's for
    Cybersecurity professionals, industry leaders, researchers, startups, investors and government officials
    Approx. size
    11,000+ attendees
    Organizer
    Blavatnik Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center, Tel Aviv University (with the Israeli National Cyber Directorate and Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Technology & Software
    en-cyber.tau.ac.il ↗
  12. ·Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Trade fair for the automotive aftermarket, covering parts, components, repair and workshop equipment, held at Expo City Dubai.

    Who it's for
    Automotive parts makers, distributors, workshop owners and aftermarket buyers from the MEA region
    Approx. size
    30,000+ attendees · 1,500+ exhibitors
    Organizer
    Messe Frankfurt
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Automotive & Transportation
    • Manufacturing & Industrial
    automechanika-dubai.ae.messefrankfurt.com ↗
  13. ·Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Annual Dubai trade fair for organic, natural, halal, free-from and specialty food and drink products, with a buyer meeting programme and a conference.

    Who it's for
    Retail, foodservice and HoReCa buyers and suppliers of organic and natural products
    Approx. size
    17,000+ attendees · 500+ exhibitors
    Organizer
    GL Exhibition
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Food & Beverage
    • Consumer Goods
    organicandnatural.com ↗
  14. ·Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Dubai summit and exhibition on policing, public safety and security technology, with conference sessions and an exhibition floor.

    Who it's for
    Law enforcement professionals, security experts, policymakers and security technology providers
    Approx. size
    53,000+ attendees · 170+ exhibitors
    Organizer
    Dubai Police
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Current price: Delegate pass (3 days): $250
    Expo pass
    • Current price: Visitor (exhibition floor): Free

    Visitor access is free for the exhibition floor only.

    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Technology & Software
    worldpolicesummit.com ↗
  15. ·Jeddah Center for Exhibitions and Events, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia's international food and drink trade exhibition, held in Jeddah for buyers across retail, hospitality, manufacturing and distribution.

    Who it's for
    Food and drink importers, distributors, retailers, hospitality and foodservice buyers
    Approx. size
    20,000+ attendees · 500+ exhibitors
    Organizer
    Sunaidi Expo & Conferences
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Food & Beverage
    • Hospitality & Travel
    foodexsaudiexpo.com ↗
  16. ·Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    The Middle East's largest construction exhibition, showcasing building materials, MEP, tools and construction technology alongside co-located HVACR and urban-design shows.

    Who it's for
    Contractors, developers, architects, engineers, consultants and building-product buyers
    Approx. size
    65,000+ attendees · 1,800+ exhibitors
    Organizer
    dmg events
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Expired: Early bird: AED 2,000 until Oct 15, 2026
    Expo pass
    • Expired: Early bird: AED 150 until Oct 15, 2026

    Full = Delegate (one Leadership Summit); AED 2,750 / 250 shown as full prices; standard online and onsite (from 23 Nov) rates not itemised

    • Construction & Real Estate
    big5global.com ↗
  17. Iraq plast 2026

    Trade show

    ·Erbil International Fairground, Erbil, Iraq

    Seventh edition of Iraq's international exhibition for plastics, printing and packaging technology, held in Erbil.

    Who it's for
    Plastics, printing and packaging manufacturers, importers, distributors and project developers
    Approx. size
    10,000+ attendees · 340+ exhibitors
    Organizer
    So Fuar and fairtrade Messe
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Packaging
    • Manufacturing & Industrial
    • Chemicals & Materials
    ppp-iraq.com ↗
  18. ·Festival Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    17th edition of a two-day crypto, blockchain and Web3 forum with a 200+ booth expo, startup pitch and awards, co-located with the AI Future Forum.

    Who it's for
    Crypto investors, founders, traders, miners and fintech companies
    Approx. size
    15,000+ attendees
    Organizer
    Jets Capital Events Organizing and Managing
    Year started
    2017
    Price
    Not published
    • Finance & Fintech
    • Technology & Software
    blockchain-life.com ↗
  19. ·Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, Malham, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Middle East's large-scale cybersecurity conference and exhibition in Riyadh, featuring briefings, capture-the-flag contests and a vendor exhibition.

    Who it's for
    Security professionals, government and enterprise security leaders, vendors
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    Tahaluf and Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones
    Year started
    2022
    Price
    Full pass
    • Current price: Standard: $349
    Expo pass
    • Current price: Standard: Free

    Full = Gold pass ($399 shown as full price; standard pricing ending soon, date not stated); free Expo pass includes exhibition, Briefings and Arsenal; Black pass with training $2,499

    • Technology & Software
    blackhatmea.com ↗
  20. ·Egypt International Exhibition Center, Cairo, Egypt

    Cairo trade exhibition for the food and beverage industry connecting exporters, manufacturers, importers and distributors from Africa, the Middle East and beyond.

    Who it's for
    Food manufacturers, exporters, importers, distributors and retail buyers
    Approx. size
    1,200+ exhibitors
    Organizer
    IFP Group, Konzept and Messe Düsseldorf
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Food & Beverage
    • Agriculture
    foodafrica-expo.com ↗
  21. ·Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai (Summit at Dubai World Trade Centre), Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Massive Dubai technology and startup show, moving to Expo City Dubai in 2026, with a one-day summit followed by a four-day expo on AI, cybersecurity, cloud and digital government.

    Who it's for
    Technology buyers, government agencies, startups, investors and vendors
    Approx. size
    6,800+ exhibitors
    Organizer
    Dubai World Trade Centre (KAOUN International)
    Year started
    1981
    Price
    Not published
    • Technology & Software
    • Electronics & Semiconductors
    gitex.com ↗
  22. ·Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center (Malham), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Biotechnology and life sciences event in Riyadh covering biomanufacturing, therapeutics and vaccines, co-located with CPHI Middle East, with business matchmaking and a large speaker programme.

    Who it's for
    CDMOs, biomanufacturers, vaccine and biopharma developers, investors, research institutes and lab technology providers
    Approx. size
    60,000+ attendees · 1,000+ exhibitors
    Organizer
    Informa Connect
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Healthcare & Life Sciences
    biomiddleeast.com ↗
  23. ·Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre, Malham, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Pharmaceutical supply chain exhibition in Saudi Arabia supporting regional drug manufacturing localization, covering ingredients, contract services, machinery and packaging.

    Who it's for
    Pharmaceutical manufacturers, sourcing teams, regulators and suppliers in the Middle East
    Approx. size
    60,000+ attendees · 1,000+ exhibitors
    Organizer
    Informa Markets
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Expo pass
    • Current price: Free: Free

    Free visitor registration

    • Healthcare & Life Sciences
    • Chemicals & Materials
    • Manufacturing & Industrial
    cphi.com ↗
  24. ·Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Twice-yearly sourcing show in Dubai where Chinese manufacturers present household goods, kitchenware, gifts, beauty and personal care, and outdoor leisure products to regional buyers.

    Who it's for
    Importers, wholesalers and retailers buying home, gift and personal care products from Chinese suppliers
    Approx. size
    24,000+ attendees · 800+ exhibitors
    Organizer
    Meorient
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Consumer Goods
    • Retail & E-commerce
    homelifexpo.com ↗
  25. Afroplast 2027

    Trade show

    ·Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC), New Cairo, Egypt

    Trade show for plastics, rubber and non-woven technologies in New Cairo, with live machinery demonstrations, country pavilions and a buyer programme for Egypt and the wider MENA and African region.

    Who it's for
    Plastics, rubber and non-woven manufacturers, converters, technology buyers and traders from Egypt, MENA and Africa
    Approx. size
    18,000+ attendees · 350+ exhibitors
    Organizer
    Business Plus and Vision Fairs
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Chemicals & Materials
    • Manufacturing & Industrial
    afroplast.com ↗
  26. ·Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Trade-only security, safety, fire and resilience exhibition with conferences and live features, held at Dubai World Trade Centre.

    Who it's for
    Security, safety, fire and emergency professionals and government buyers
    Approx. size
    44,000+ attendees · 1,100+ exhibitors
    Organizer
    Messe Frankfurt
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Technology & Software
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • General Business
    intersecglobal.ae.messefrankfurt.com ↗
  27. ·Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    20th edition of the Dubai trade fair for lighting and intelligent building technologies, with conferences and a Smart Building Summit.

    Who it's for
    Lighting designers, architects, engineers, contractors and building technology buyers
    Approx. size
    16,000+ attendees · 340+ exhibitors
    Organizer
    Messe Frankfurt
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Construction & Real Estate
    • Electronics & Semiconductors
    light-middle-east.ae.messefrankfurt.com ↗
  28. ·ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Clean energy and sustainability exhibition held during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, covering renewables, hydrogen, water, smart cities and climate finance.

    Who it's for
    Energy developers, utilities, government officials, investors and clean-tech suppliers
    Approx. size
    51,000+ attendees · 500+ exhibitors
    Organizer
    RX (Reed Exhibitions)
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Expo pass
    • Current price: Free: Free

    Complimentary visitor badge covers exhibition and conference

  29. ·Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Annual dental conference and exhibition in Dubai with scientific conferences, courses and a large trade floor for dental suppliers and buyers.

    Who it's for
    Dentists, dental specialists, and dental industry buyers and suppliers
    Approx. size
    80,000+ attendees · 4,300+ exhibitors
    Organizer
    Conferences & Exhibitions Organization LLC
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Healthcare & Life Sciences
    aeedc.com ↗
  30. WHX Dubai 2027

    Trade show

    ·Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City and Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Large Middle East healthcare exhibition, formerly Arab Health, covering medical equipment, hospital technology and laboratory products, with WHX Labs running alongside.

    Who it's for
    Medical device manufacturers, distributors, hospital procurement and healthcare professionals
    Approx. size
    90,000+ attendees · 4,200+ exhibitors
    Organizer
    Informa Markets
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Current price: Standard: AED 3,599
    Expo pass
    • Current price: Standard: AED 179

    Full = Platinum (all conferences); expo = Standard (exhibition); prices marked as rising soon

    • Healthcare & Life Sciences
    worldhealthexpo.com ↗

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