Hajj Conference & Exhibition 2026 – 6th Edition

The Hajj Conference & Exhibition is the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah's international platform for developing the services that support pilgrims. Held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, its sixth edition returns to Jeddah in November 2026 with a conference, a large international exhibition, workshops and agreement signings, bringing together decision-makers, international Hajj missions and private-sector providers.

Who attends

The event brings together the public and private organisations that plan and deliver the pilgrim journey.

• Ministers of Islamic affairs, endowments and Hajj, ambassadors and consuls
• Hajj affairs offices and international delegations
• Government entities and regulators
• Transport, hospitality, technology and service companies
• Academics, researchers and non-profit organisations

Conference and workshops

The conference programme (Hajj Ignite) combines keynotes, panel sessions and short Hajj Talks, while the Hajj Lab workshops offer hands-on sessions for trainees from government, private and non-profit sectors.

Exhibition and activities

The exhibition (Hajj Connect) showcases solutions from participating countries and service providers, alongside an agreement-signing platform and innovation activities.

• Hajj Hackathon and innovation camp
• Startup showcase
• Hajj Elite Club
• Mobdeoon and Labaytom awards
• Enrichment Museum and The Exchange Pavilion

Key figures (previous editions)

Across its five previous editions the organizer reports 200,000+ visitors, 200+ exhibitors, 300+ agreements, 300+ speakers and participation from 50+ countries.