When is CABSAT 2027 and what are the opening hours?

4 to 6 May 2027. The show is open 10am to 5pm on Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 May, and 10am to 4pm on Thursday 6 May.

Where is CABSAT held?

At Dubai Exhibition Centre, South Halls, in Expo City Dubai. The organiser recommends the Dubai Metro to Expo 2020 Station; on-site parking is limited and paid.

How do I register to visit?

Visitor passes are free; register online through the official CABSAT website.

What is the dress code?

Business formal or smart casual is encouraged.

Is CABSAT co-located with another event?

Yes, CABSAT is co-located with SatExpo, so satellite and broadcast exhibitors share one venue.

CABSAT 2027 - atndr

Name: CABSAT 2027
Start: 2027-05-04T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-05-06T16:00:00+00:00
Location: Dubai Exhibition Centre (Expo City Dubai)

About this event

CABSAT is a long-running trade event for broadcast, satellite, digital entertainment and media technology across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, established in 1993 and organised by Dubai World Trade Centre. The 2027 edition takes place from 4 to 6 May at Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City Dubai, the show's newer home, co-located with the satellite event SatExpo.

What's covered

The programme is built around four themes that span how content is made, moved and shown.

Content creation, storytelling and virtual production: cameras, lighting, audio, LED volumes and real-time engines
Media technology trends, cloud and IP workflows: MAM, newsroom systems and workflow orchestration
Pro AV, immersive environments and integrated systems: displays, audio, control and spatial design
Ethics, sustainability and diversity in media

Show features

Alongside the exhibition, CABSAT runs conference stages, masterclasses and product launches, plus deal-focused formats such as the Co-Production Salon, a Hosted Buyer Programme and VIP lounges. Other features include the Contentverse content market, the BroadcastPro Manufacturer Awards and Off the Record sessions.

Who attends

The audience mixes creative, technical, commercial and policy roles: filmmakers, producers and directors, OTT platforms and broadcasters, content buyers and distributors, broadcast engineers and system integrators, satellite operators and telcos, animation and VFX studios, ad-tech specialists, media investors, and government and regulatory bodies.