When and where is the UITP MENA Conference 2026?

On 7 and 8 December 2026 at the World Trade Center in Dubai, UAE.

How much does it cost?

Free for UITP members; EUR 350 per person for non-members, excluding VAT.

Register online through the Register Now link on the official UITP event page.

UITP MENA Conference 2026

Name: UITP MENA Conference 2026
Start: 2026-12-07T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-12-08T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Dubai World Trade Centre

About this event

The UITP MENA Conference is the annual regional meeting of the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) for the Middle East and North Africa. It brings UITP members, transport authorities, operators, policymakers, industry partners, technology providers, consultants and academics together for two days of high-level discussions, expert presentations, case studies and networking on the issues shaping public transport across the region.

Conference themes

The 2026 programme is organised around four themes.

Seamless, integrated and passenger-centred mobility
Emerging technologies and connected mobility
Sustainable, accessible and resilient cities
Investment, finance and delivery

Who attends

Transport authorities, operators, government representatives, industry suppliers, consultants, researchers and mobility innovators from across MENA and beyond. UITP describes it as the annual meeting point for the region's public transport community, with sessions on policy, planning, operations, sustainability and digital transformation.

Formats

Expect high-level panels, expert presentations, interactive sessions, case studies and networking. UITP ran an open call for speakers inviting evidence-based case studies across the four themes.