DIHAD 2026

The 22nd Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development Conference & Exhibition (DIHAD 2026) will be held 5–7 May 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Under the patronage of the UAE leadership, DIHAD gathers international aid agencies, NGOs, first responders, government bodies, and relief-tech companies to share best practices, operational strategies, and innovative solutions in humanitarian response and sustainable development.

Key Highlights

• Strategic Conference Panels:
  Featuring high-level discussions on humanitarian diplomacy, cross-sector collaboration, and policy innovation.

• Live Innovation Workshops:
  Hands-on labs demonstrating crisis response, emergency tech, disaster simulations, and capacity building.

• Extensive Exhibition:
  Showcasing gear, software, logistics platforms, medical tech, temporary shelters, and sanitation solutions.

• Networking & Partnerships:
  Collaboration hubs, gala events, and structured matchmaking to foster global humanitarian alliances.

Who Should Attend?

• UN agencies, NGOs, and aid organizations

• Civil defense & emergency response teams

• Government ministries and policy-makers

• First responders and disaster relief operatives

• Technology and solution providers (medtech, logistics, water, shelter)

• Humanitarian trainers, funders, and academic researchers