The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has unveiled its event schedule for the final four months of 2024, featuring more than 100 major business and consumer exhibitions, events, key conferences and associations across various sectors.
Mahir Abdulkarim Julfar, Executive Vice President at DWTC, said: “Our calendar is anchored by flagship events like GITEX Global, ArabLab+, WETEX, and Automechanika, that continue to draw global attention, along with important conferences and associations.
“These events are more than just milestones; they are catalysts for economic growth, strategically aligned with the visionary goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33)”.
Dubai World Trade Centre events in September 2024
September opens with Paper Arabia (September 3-5), followed by the Emirates International Gastroenterology and Hepatology Conference 2024 (September 6-8) and Binous Classic (September 7-8).
The second week of the month (September 10-12) features a packed roster of events with Sleep Expo, Plastics Recycling Show ME, ME Foam & Polyurethane Expo & Adhesives Sealants and Bonding Expo Middle East, Furniture Manufacturing Expo, Base Oils, Lubricants and Additives Technology Exhibition, and Middle East Composites & Advanced Materials Expo.
The centre will also host the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) (September 14-15), which will be followed by The Elevator Show (September 16-18) and ITS 2024 – World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems (September 16-20).
Closing out the month’s events are ArabLab+ (September 24-26), the premier platform for the laboratory and analytical sector, and the major Emirati youth empowerment event, Ru’ya (Careers UAE Redefined), organised by DWTC (September 24-26).
Running simultaneously are Private Label Middle East, ISM Middle East, Sign & Graphics Exhibition and sustainability-focused food production event Gulfood Green, running its first-ever edition this year (all September 24-26).
Dubai World Trade Centre events in October 2024
October will see the return of notable events such as the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition – WETEX (October 1-3) and the World Green Economy Summit (October 2-3).
The Forex Exhibition will run alongside the AGRA Middle East Exhibition – the biggest agricultural trade show in the region, featuring crop farming to aquaculture, horticulture, and more (both October 7-8).
The month’s events also include AccessAbilities Expo and the Najah Exhibition, dedicated to higher education opportunities (both October 7-9).
Expand North Star, the world’s largest event for startups and investors, GITEX Impact, Future Blockchain Summit, Fintech Surge, and Marketing Mania, will take place at Dubai Harbour between (October 13-16), while the 44th edition of the world’s biggest technology show and one of DWTC’s flagship events GITEX Global, returns to DWTC (October 14-18) alongside satellite events GITEX Global DevSlam, and the Future Urbanism Smart City Summit & Expo 2024 (all October 14-18).
The centre will also host the Dubai International Food Safety Conference 2024 (October 21-23), Connecting Trade Worldwide (October 22-23), HR Summit 2024 (October 23-24), and International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS) World Congress of Sports Medicine 2024 (October 24-27).
The venue will host the Beauty World Middle East and Wellness & Spa Exhibition (October 28-30), followed by the 12th Dubai Otology Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery, Annual Radiology Meeting – ARM 2024, The International Family Medicine Conference & Exhibition 2024, and Healthcare Future Summit 2024 (all October 29-31).
Dubai World Trade Centre events in November 2024
November will kickstart with Gulfood Manufacturing, along with the key hospitality and food service equipment expo Gulf Host (November 5-7). Also taking place within the month are the 34th Annual International Association of Operative Millers Middle East & Africa Region Conference & Expo 2024 (November 11-13), followed by World Tobacco Middle East (November 12-13).
The month will also see DWTC host GESS – Global Educational Supplies & Solutions, Paperworld Middle East & Playworld Middle East and Brands of India (all November 12-14), followed by the MEIDAM 2024 – 9th Middle East International Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine Conference & Exhibition (November 15-17).
Ensuing are the Middle East Organic and Natural Products Expo, and the 7th International Conference of Shenzhen Associations & 2024 OCTF (Dubai) Intelligent Technology Exhibition (both November 18-20).
The LiveableCitiesX, Future FM, and GEO World (all November 26-28) running alongside the must-attend event for the industry Big 5 Global 2024 (November 26-29).
Dubai World Trade Centre events in December 2024
December’s events calendar opens with the Evolving Practice of Ophthalmology Middle East Conference 2024 (December 5-7), followed by the mobility and logistics exhibition Logimotion and Automechanika Dubai, MENA’s largest and ever-expanding international trade show for the automotive aftermarket sector (both December 10-12).
Also taking place in December at DWTC are China Home Life, connecting the Far East and the Middle East; the Asia Baby Children Maternity Exhibition, fostering trade across the pregnancy, baby and child industries; and the International Appliance and Electronics Show, unveiling the latest in tech innovations (all December 17-19).
Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) is set to host a series of high-profile events from September to December, bringing together thought leaders, industry experts, and enthusiasts from around the world. In late October, fitness enthusiasts and professionals will converge at the Dubai Muscle Show & Active Show 2024 (October 25-27).
November hosts various events, beginning with Future Human 2024 (November 8-10). Following this is The Global Freight Summit 2024 (November 18-20).
At Jafza One Convention Centre, the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation (WNBF) UAE 2024 is set to host the Gulf Super Pro Championship (September 22), the International Cranes and Transport Middle East Conference 2024 (October 1-2) and the Dubai Diamond Conference (November 11).
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