Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and Informa Group have announced a strategic partnership to launch inD, a new venture uniting some of the world’s most influential B2B event brands under one integrated platform.
inD brings together a portfolio of more than 40 major B2B brands serving a range of high-growth market categories, including healthcare, energy, aviation, food and beverage, information and communications technology, and information security.
The unified portfolio will operate across the UAE, India, Turkey, Egypt, and Bahrain. The partnership further reinforces Dubai’s status as a leading global hub for B2B events, innovation, and knowledge exchange.
The launch of inD comes alongside a significant expansion of Dubai’s exhibition infrastructure. Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) is set to add 140,000 square metres of event space in 2026, allowing for larger-scale exhibitions. This expansion is expected to help address long-standing challenges faced by DWTC visitors, including overcrowding and limited parking availability.
The first inD-branded event will be Gulfood 2026, running from 26 to 30 January. For the first time, the show will span both the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) and DEC. The event will welcome over 8,500 exhibitors, showcasing 1.5 million products from 195 countries.
This will be followed by World Health Expo (WHX Dubai) from 9 to 12 February, and WHX Labs Dubai, from 10 to 13 February. The two events will run concurrently across both major venues for the first time, with more than 4,800 exhibitors and over 270,000 healthcare professionals expected from more than 180 countries.
His Excellency Helal Saeed Almarri, CEO, Dubai World Trade Centre, said: "Dubai has long been the world’s leading destination for global business events. This partnership now elevates that position further by transforming Dubai into an IP and knowledge hub that not only accelerates international growth opportunities for DWTC’s flagship brands but also strengthens Dubai’s long-term GDP impact, further cementing its role as a leading global player in B2B events. Together with Informa, we are building a platform for sustained growth, innovation, and global reach."
Stephen A. Carter, CEO, Informa Group, said: "The creation of inD deepens our partnership with DWTC at a time of structural growth for our industry, strong economic growth across the region, and dynamic market growth in the UAE in particular, as the supply of high-quality venue space increases to meet growing demand for B2B Live Events."