UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry has opened registrations for the 93rd UFI Global Congress, scheduled for November 2–5, 2026 in Bahrain.
The event will be hosted at Exhibition World Bahrain in
partnership with the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority.
The congress will gather hundreds of industry leaders,
policymakers and decision makers to exchange insights and discuss trends
shaping the future of exhibitions worldwide.
UFI leadership said it has been closely monitoring
developments in the Middle East and, following executive committee and board
review, confirmed the event launch in line with its mission to unite the global
exhibition community.
The Bahrain edition will showcase the region’s rapidly
expanding exhibition sector and provide delegates with opportunities to engage
with key stakeholders across the Middle East and international markets today.
“We look
forward to hosting the UFI Global Congress in Bahrain for the first time and
welcoming UFI delegates to the Kingdom. This reflects Bahrain’s continued
commitment to the global exhibitions and business events industry, and our
focus on delivering an exceptional congress at Exhibition World Bahrain,”
comments Sara Ahmed Buhiji, CEO of Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority
(BTEA) and Chairperson of Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB).
“Each year,
the UFI Global Congress brings together the people and ideas that are shaping
the future of our industry,” adds Chris Skeith OBE, CEO and Managing Director
of UFI.
“We are
excited to welcome the global exhibitions community to the Kingdom of Bahrain
for the 93rd edition, where delegates will have the opportunity to network,
learn, and be inspired in one of the region’s most dynamic and forward-looking
destinations.” -TradeArabia News Service
