Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) is set to welcome the highly anticipated 93rd UFI Global Congress, taking place from November 2-5, 2026 at Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB).
Hosted by the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority
(BTEA) for the first time in the Kingdom of Bahrain, it marks as significant
milestone, reflecting the Kingdom’s growing position on the global business
events map and further strengthening its reputation as a leading destination
for major exhibitions and international conferences.
Sara Buhiji, CEO of the Bahrain
Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) and Chairperson of Exhibition World
Bahrain (EWB), stated: “Hosting the UFI Global Congress for the first time is a
defining moment for Bahrain and a reflection of the Kingdom’s growing position
within the global business events industry. We look forward to welcoming our
international colleagues to experience the world-class congress alongside
Bahrain’s renowned hospitality, strategic location, rich cultural heritage, and
ambitious vision for the future of exhibitions and business tourism.”
Buhiji added: “The UFI Global Congress provides an
invaluable platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and building
meaningful international partnerships. We encourage exhibition professionals
from across the world to join us this November and be part of a landmark
edition that will showcase the impressive opportunities emerging across Bahrain
and the wider Gulf region.”
Recognised as the premier international meeting for the
global exhibitions industry, the UFI Global Congress brings together hundreds
of CEOs, venue operators, organisers, association leaders, government
representatives, and industry innovators from around the world to discuss the
future of exhibitions, business events, and international collaboration.
Hosting the Congress in Bahrain reflects the Kingdom’s rapid
emergence as one of the Middle East’s leading business events destinations and
provides delegates with a unique opportunity to experience a market that
continues to invest in innovation, connectivity, sustainability, and
world-class event infrastructure.
Beyond the programme, delegates will benefit from
unparalleled networking opportunities with senior decision makers, exclusive
industry insights, thought-provoking keynote sessions, and first-hand exposure
to one of the region’s newest and most advanced exhibition and convention
centres. The event also offers a gateway to the wider Gulf region, enabling
international participants to build new partnerships and explore one of the
fastest growing markets globally.
The congress will feature a comprehensive programme of
strategic discussions, international keynote speakers, leadership forums,
business networking opportunities, technical visits, and innovations shaping
the future of the global exhibition industry.
Registration remains open for industry professionals and stakeholders in the business events, meetings, conferences, and exhibitions sectors, including registered members of the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI), the International Association of Convention Centres (AIPC), the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), and the Society of Independent Show Organisers (SISO).-TradeArabia News Service