m&i Expo – ‘Exclusively designed for the “MICE 1,000” – a curated group of the most senior, influential decision-makers in the global MICE industry’
M&I Expo 2026 is a global business-events trade exhibition specifically for the MICE industry — that’s Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibions. It’s designed to bring together senior decision-makers from around the world to make real business connections, discover suppliers, and shape the future of business events.
M&I Expo 2026.
The Venue
Abu Dhabi, UAE, typically at ADNEC (Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre)
Located in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE and consistently ranked the world’s safest city since 2017, ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi is one of the world’s most accessible and in-demand event venues. Just 15 minutes from the rapidly expanding Abu Dhabi International Airport – serving more than 50 airlines and over 100 destinations across 46 countries – the venue also sits only 20 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi and 90 minutes from Dubai International Airport. Positioned at the crossroads of global travel, Abu Dhabi serves as a key gateway not only to the Middle East, but to the wider MENA region.
Event Format & Highlights
Name: m&i Expo
Dates: 14-16 April 2026
Venue: ADNEC
Event Status: Invitation and application only
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Monday 13 April
- Arrivals
- Pre-event buyer FAM trip
Tuesday 14 April
- 09:30: M&I Expo opens
- 10:00 – 16:10: Curated meeting programme
- 11:00 – 11:40: Optional education content
- 12:40 – 13:40: Hosted lunch
- 14:40 – 15:10: Optional education content
- 16:00 – 17:30: Networking social / cocktail
Wednesday 15 April
- 09:30: M&I Expo opens
- 10:00 – 16:10: Curated meetings programme
- 11:00 – 11:40: Optional education content
- 12:40 – 13:40: Hosted lunch
- 14:40 – 15:10: Optional education content
- 17:00: Buyer Property Showcases
Thursday 16 April
- 09:30: M&I Expo opens
- 10:00 – 16:10: Curated meetings programme
- 11:00 – 11:40: Optional education content
- 12:40 – 13:40: Hosted lunch
- 14:40 – 15:10: Optional education content
- 18:30 – 23:30: Farewell dinner
Friday 17 April
- Departures
- Post-event buyer FAM trip
Recognition for MICE events
Abu Dhabi has been officially recognised as the leading MICE destination in the Middle East, ranking number one in the region for association meetings according to the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) rankings, a respected global benchmark for business events.
These recognitions show that Abu Dhabi is not just emerging but leading in the international MICE landscape – combining world-class venues, award-winning service, government support, and strategic global partnerships to attract meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions from around the world.
(Source: Abu Dhabi Media Office).
Travel information
- Direct flights 12:30 hours
- NYC time +4 hours
- Best time to visit: November – March
