ADNEC Group prepares to host over 190 events in H1 2026

Following its most successful year to date in 2025, ADNEC Group, a Modon company, is gearing up for a strong first half (H1) of 2026, with a packed calendar of exhibitions, conferences, meetings and social events within its UAE-based venues.

- Staff Reporter, Gulf Today

This strong lineup of events demonstrates the Group's commitment to supporting business tourism in Abu Dhabi and economic diversification.In H1, ADNEC Group will host and organise 192 events of all types across its UAE-based venues, from exhibitions and conferences to special events, supporting a wide range of industries and strategic sectors, including healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and technology, as well as sustainability and energy, defence and security, leisure and entertainment. This period will also feature consumer and lifestyle exhibitions, a vibrant cultural programme, and a diverse range of public, commercial, and special events designed to strengthen community engagement.

ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi is gearing up for a busy season with 125 events scheduled at the venue during the first half of the year, while ADNEC Centre Al Ain will hold 67 events. 12 new events will be held in the Middle East for the first time, including the IAAPA Expo Middle East, the first Emirates International Congress on Artificial Intelligence, M&I Expo Abu Dhabi, Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi, the World Customs organisation (WCO) Technology Conference and Exhibition 2026, and IBS Mena 2026. These events highlight ADNEC Group's role as a leading venue and strategic partner for major gatherings in the region.