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UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry
93rd UFI Global Congress 2026
ConferenceAwardedExhibition IndustryIn-personAnnual
Manama, BH2 Nov 2026 – 5 Nov 20264 days
Delegates
600+
Countries
50+
Duration
4 days · 2 Nov 2026 – 5 Nov 2026
Frequency
Annual
About this congress
The UFI Global Congress is the 'must attend' event for the exhibition industry, serving as the largest global meeting of the year. It gathers hundreds of industry leaders from around the world to network, learn, and gain valuable insights into the latest industry trends and innovations. The event features expert keynote speakers, interactive breakout sessions, and strategic dialogue to shape the future of the exhibition sector.
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Key details
- City & country
- Manama, BH
- Dates
- 2 Nov 2026 – 5 Nov 2026
- Duration
- 4 days
- Frequency
- Annual
- Format
- In-person
- Rotation pattern
- Global rotation
- Commercial type
- B2B
- Official website
- www.ufi.org/events/93rd-ufi-global-congress-2026 — register free for link access
Who attends
Industry leadersinnovatorsand decision-makers from around the world within the exhibition industryThis includes Exhibition OrganisersVenue Operators and ManagersExhibition Service Providersand National and Regional Industry AssociationsThe event targets C-level to senior and middle managementas well as UFI members and members of partner associations like ICCASISOand AIPC
Programme
Tracks
Global market trends and opportunitiesIndustry challenges and innovationsSustainability and resilienceDigital innovationMarketingOperations & ServicesHRIndustry PartnershipsFuture of venuesRedefining exhibition formats
6 workshops
Networking events
- AI-powered speed networking
- Bate-Papo Corner discussions
- Congress Dinner
- Tram Party
Host city history — 7 congresses since 2000
2025Hong KongHK← current
2024CologneDE
2023Las VegasUS
2022MuscatOM
2021RotterdamNL
2016ShanghaiCN
2000Hong KongHK
AsiaEuropeNorth AmericaMiddle East
HK ×2DE ×1US ×1OM ×1NL ×1CN ×1
Based on the rotation history, the next congress is likely to move to North America.