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93rd edition
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The 93rd UFI Global Congress is the annual gathering of UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, hosted in 2026 at Exhibition World Bahrain. It is the premier networking and education event for exhibition organizers, venue operators, and exhibition service providers.
Attendees: Exhibition industry professionals, trade show organizers, venue managers, senior executives, and industry partners globally.
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Venue
Exhibition World BahrainConvention centre · 95,000 m² · 10 halls · ~4,000 people
A state-of-the-art exhibition and convention center in Sakhir, Bahrain, featuring 95,000 sqm of exhibition space across 10 halls, a 4,000-seat auditorium, and numerous meeting rooms, operated by ASM Global.
📍 Building 280, Road 9601, Sakhir, Southern Governorate, Bahrain
Operated by ASM Global
Organizer
UFI - The Global Association of the Exhibition IndustryNonprofit · Paris, France · Founded 1925
The global association representing exhibition organisers, venue operators, and exhibition industry partners.
Why people attend
Industry professionals attend for networking, benchmarking, educational sessions on industry trends, and to view new technologies and services from UFI sponsors.
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Speakers
56 speakers at UFI Global Congress
"The impact of virtualization and telepresence and its affect on the exhibition industry"
Also speaking at IUCN World Conservation Congress
President of AMPROFEC and Vice President, Construction of Informa Mexico · AMPROFEC & Informa Mexico
"Government and Associations"
Mexico-based Celia Navarrete is both the current president of AMPROFEC, the Mexican Association for the Exhibition Industry and Vice President, Construction of Informa Mexico. Her focus is on successfully restarting the expo industry in today’s world, with today’s safety concerns top of mind.
Director · ArciMedia Ltd.
Managing Director and CEO · UFI
Also speaking at Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum
Commercial Promotion Coordinator · VESTEX
"The Future Ahead"
Commercial Promotion Coordinator for VESTEX, the Apparel and Textile Association of Guatemala.
Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya
President · TCEB
Also speaking at PATA Annual Summit 2027, PATA Travel Mart
Group Show Director · Tarsus Mexico
"Industry Leaders"
Laura Barrera, Group Show Director of Tarsus Mexico, is national vice president of AMPROFEC, the Mexican exhibition industry association. She is an enthusiastic participant and planner of the recent AMPROFEC-sponsored New Experience Expos.
The Shaper Group, The Ops Nest
"Mentoring within the UFI Programme"
Also speaking at International Confex, The Meetings Show
Programme Manager for Advocacy and Alliances · UFI
In her role, Peirui will work with UFI members and partners to drive advocacy efforts for the global exhibitions industry and industry-wide initiatives. She will engage with our allied organizations and international institutions around future-focused topics such as sustainability and talent. Peirui will also be the liaison for the UFI Associations Committee and be the UFI project lead for the key advocacy campaign Global Exhibitions Day, taking place on 7 June 2023. A Singaporean based in Frankfurt, Peirui has over 15 years of global experience working with the Singapore Tourism Board and Business Events Sydney with expertise in government engagement, strategy development and relationship management. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Hospitality Business) from Michigan State University.
COO · UFI
Adeline Vancauwelaert, UFI COO, adds, “We are pleased to welcome Peirui Tan as UFI’s Programme Manager for Advocacy and Alliances. UFI’s work around advocacy issues has multiplied in recent years, so we decided to create a new position that will focus on such activities. As our industry continues to evolve, we must work together to strengthen our networks, collaborate on an international scale, and advocate for the interests of our members. We are excited to have Peirui on board and look forward to the positive impact she will bring to UFI and the entire industry.”
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