Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is preparing for one of the busiest months of its 2026 calendar, with 18 major exhibitions and conferences scheduled across DWTC and Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai throughout October.
The programme spans sectors including energy, aviation,
beauty, media, real estate, technology, education, sustainability, healthcare
and jewellery, attracting industry professionals, government representatives,
investors and consumers from around the world.
The month begins with GOTECH – Gas & Oil Technology
Showcase and Conference, running from September 29 to October 1 at DWTC,
followed by CABSAT and SATExpo Middle East at DEC from October 5–7.
The events will highlight developments in broadcasting,
media, satellite and space technology.
Beautyworld Dubai, marking its 30th anniversary from October
6–8, will bring more than 1,900 exhibitors and over 70,000 industry
professionals to DWTC, showcasing products and innovations across the global
beauty sector.
Aviation will take centre stage from October 12–14 with the
Airport Show and Global Airport Leaders’ Forum, alongside events focused on
airport security, air traffic control and women in aviation. The programme will
address sustainability, digitalisation, security and passenger experience.
The RISE Global Real Estate Investment Summit & Expo
will follow on October 13–14, bringing together investors, developers,
policymakers and technology providers to discuss real estate, infrastructure
and smart-city development.
Technology and the future of work will feature prominently,
with Agentforce World Tour on October 14 and HR Summit & Expo from October
14–15.
AccessAbilities Expo,
taking place October 19–21, will showcase technologies and services supporting
people with disabilities.
Sustainability will dominate the programme from October
20–22 with WETEX, followed by the World Green Economy Summit on October 21–22.
WETEX is expected to build on its previous edition, which
attracted more than 50,000 visitors from 65 countries.
Family and education events will also feature at DEC,
including the Baby & Kids Expo from October 22–24 and The School and
Nursery Show on October 24–25.
At DWTC, Najah Expo will bring together more than 100
universities and colleges from October 25–27.
The month will conclude with several specialist trade
events. ArabLab+ Live, Growtech Middle East and the Dubai AI Festival will take
place from October 26–28, covering laboratory technology, agriculture and
artificial intelligence.
Meanwhile, Jewellery, Gem & Technology in Dubai (JGTD)
will run at DEC from October 27–29, bringing more than 400 exhibitors from over
26 countries together with international trade buyers.
The packed October calendar highlights Dubai’s growing role as a global platform for business, innovation, trade and industry collaboration. -TradeArabia News Service