93rd UFI Global Congress 2026 in the Kingdom of Bahrain

UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has officially announced that its 93rd UFI Global Congress will be held in the Kingdom of Bahrain between 2 and 5 November 2026.

This prestigious annual event, a cornerstone for exhibition industry professionals worldwide, will be hosted by Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) and Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority (BTEA). The event will take place at Exhibition World Bahrain, a state-of-the-art venue located in Sakhir.

We are closely monitoring the evolving situation in the Middle East and remain in regular contact with our members and staff there. Our thoughts are with everyone affected, and we stand in support of our members and colleagues and everybody across the Middle East and wider region.

The safety and wellbeing of our participants is our top priority, and we are continuously assessing the situation. We appreciate your understanding and will continue to provide updates as needed.

The UFI Global Congress is a unique platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and exploring innovative solutions to the challenges facing the exhibition industry. By choosing the Kingdom of Bahrain, UFI highlights the Kingdom’s growing importance as a hub for international events and its commitment to fostering the global exhibition ecosystem.

As the exhibition industry meeting of the year, the UFI Global Congress gathers hundreds of industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from around the world. This annual flagship event is renowned for its unique blend of global networking, thought leadership, and strategic dialogue. Participants can expect: