# UFI Global Congress

- Dates: November 2026
- Location: Exhibition World Bahrain, Manama, Bahrain
- Organiser: UFI

## About

Global Congress, known as the exhibition industry’s largest global meeting, combining international networking with unique content.

## Who attends

As the exhibition industry meeting of the year, the UFI Global Congress gathers hundreds of industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from around the world.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.ufi.org/events/93rd-ufi-global-congress-2026/)
- [Registration](https://www.ufi.org/media-releases/registration-now-open-for-93rd-ufi-global-congress-in-kingdom-of-bahrain/)
- [Agenda](https://www.ufi.org/programmes/)

## Sponsors and partners

- Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB)

## Where to stay

- **Atlas Hotel**: 230 m from the venue
- **Casablanca Hotel**: 240 m from the venue
- **Concord International Hotel**: 300 m from the venue, Manama
- **Imperial Suites**: 390 m from the venue, Manama
- **Swiss International Palace Hotel Manama**: 400 m from the venue, Bldg. 242, Rd. 333, Blk. 321 Gudaibiya Avenue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.swissinternationalhotels.com/palace-manama/)
  - Phone: +973 17296660
- **Bristol Hotel**: 450 m from the venue, Manama
- **FRS Hotel & Restaurant**: 650 m from the venue, Palace Avenue
- **Andalus Plaza Hotel**: 810 m from the venue, Sulaymaniya Avenue

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #UFI100

- [UFI Opens Registration For 93rd Global Congress 2026](https://exhibitionglobe.com/latest-news/ufi-opens-registration-for-93rd-global-congress-2026/)
  - Manama, Bahrain: UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has officially opened registrations for its 93rd UFI Global Congress, scheduled to take place from 2-5 November 2026 in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
  - By exhibitionglobe.com
- [UFI General Assembly reflects on centenary year and sets strategic ...](https://www.traveldailynews.com/meetings-events/ufi-general-assembly-reflects-on-centenary-year-and-sets-strategic-direction-for-2026/)
  - PARIS / HONG KONG - Representatives from UFI member companies worldwide convened in Hong Kong SAR for the UFI General Assembly, held ahead of the 92nd UFI Global Congress. Chaired by UFI President Hugh Jones, the meeting brought together le
  - By traveldailynews.com
- [93rd UFI Global Congress 2026](https://www.uficongress.org/)
  - Welcome to the Kingdom of Bahrain, the proud host of the 93rd UFI Global Congress 2026. An island nation in the heart of the Arabian Gulf, Bahrain blends rich heritage with world-class hospitality and service.
  - By uficongress.org
- [Registration opens for 93rd UFI Global Congress in Bahrain](https://exhibitionnews.uk/registration-opens-for-93rd-ufi-global-congress-in-bahrain/)
  - UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has announced the opening of registrations for its 93rd UFI Global Congress, due to take place 2-5 November 2026 in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The event is to be hosted by Exhibition Worl
  - By exhibitionnews.uk
- [UFI Global Congress Preview 2025 with UFI CEO Chris Skeith](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-vjzhTDDr4)
  - Summary In this conversation, Danica Tormohlen interviews Chris Skeith, CEO of UFI, about the upcoming UFI Global Congress, which marks the organization's centennial year.
- [92nd UFI Global Congress 2025](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFfskSjIvWY)
  - The exhibition industry's most anticipated annual event has returned to Hong Kong! The 92nd UFI Global Congress officially opened on 20 Nov at AsiaWorld-Expo, marking a truly special moment as ...

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