GITEX GLOBAL 2026 Exhibitor Guide: Planning Your Stand at Expo City Dubai

Direct answer: GITEX GLOBAL 2026 is scheduled for 7–11 December 2026. The GITEX Summit takes place on 7 December at Dubai World Trade Centre, while the exhibition runs from 8–11 December at Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City Dubai. Exhibitors should treat the new venue, live technology demonstrations, AV, connectivity, utilities, approvals, delivery, installation and show support as one coordinated stand project.

Maeander Exhibition Stands Manufacturing LLC supports international and Chinese exhibitors across the UAE. Maeander connects exhibition stand strategy and design with engineering, production in its own Dubai factory, printing, transport, onsite installation, support during the show and dismantling. For a technology exhibition where hardware, screens, demonstrations and visitor data all need to work together, this single delivery structure reduces the number of handovers between unrelated suppliers.

What are the confirmed GITEX GLOBAL 2026 dates and venues?

The official GITEX GLOBAL website confirms the overall event dates as 7–11 December 2026. The programme is split across two locations: the GITEX Summit is scheduled for 7 December at Dubai World Trade Centre, and the GITEX GLOBAL Expo is scheduled for 8–11 December at Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City Dubai. GITEX is organised by Dubai World Trade Centre.

The move of the exhibition to Expo City Dubai is a material planning change. Exhibitors should not reuse an old delivery plan without checking the current hall assignment, access procedures, service ordering process and organiser deadlines. Public event information is useful for early planning, but the exhibitor portal and current technical manual should control final decisions.

What should a GITEX exhibitor decide before design begins?

A useful brief starts with the commercial job of the stand. Define the priority visitor groups, the product or service that must be understood first, the demonstrations that will run throughout the day, the number of private and open meetings, and the method used to qualify and record leads. Then add the confirmed stand number, dimensions, open sides and organiser package.

Create a demonstration schedule rather than a simple equipment list. For each device or presentation, record its dimensions, power demand, network requirement, screen input, sound level, mounting method and operating owner. State whether content is live, locally stored or cloud based, and prepare a fallback version for any demonstration that depends on internet access or an external system.

The first contractor brief should also confirm:

• the main message visible from each open aisle;
• the number and size of LED screens, monitors and interactive displays;
• secure storage for devices, marketing materials and staff belongings;
• open meeting, private meeting and hospitality requirements;
• accessibility and clear circulation around demonstrations;
• final artwork, video and software approval responsibilities; and
• one authorised contact for design, production and onsite changes.

How should the stand support live technology demonstrations?

The stand should make the primary demonstration easy to find without blocking entry. Place the most important screen, product or live interaction where it can be understood from the aisle, then create enough standing space for viewers without obstructing circulation. A reception desk should help visitors enter the experience, not form a barrier across it.

Separate demonstrations with sound from meeting areas. If several teams present at the same time, use zoning, directional audio or headsets where appropriate. Keep cables, processors and control equipment accessible to the technical team but protected from visitors. Screens also need a viewing-distance check: a display that looks large on a drawing may be ineffective if visitors stand too close or if overhead lighting creates glare.

How should LED, AV, power and connectivity be coordinated?

AV should be designed as part of the stand rather than added after fabrication. Confirm every screen, LED surface, speaker, camera, computer and control device, then match each item to power, signal and network requirements. Record which supplier provides, installs, tests and supports each component. Where Maeander supplies LED screens, stages and exhibition services, the physical structure and technical equipment can be coordinated through the same project schedule.

Do not assume venue Wi-Fi is suitable for every live demonstration. Ask the organiser about the current connectivity options and order process, then test the actual presentation workflow before show opening. Keep essential content available locally and prepare a clear fallback if a remote platform or external feed becomes unavailable.

What needs to be confirmed for delivery at Dubai Exhibition Centre?

The final delivery plan should follow the current organiser and venue documents for the assigned hall. Confirm contractor access, vehicle scheduling, unloading, passes, working hours, storage, utilities, rigging, insurance, approvals and dismantling requirements directly through the official process. Requirements can vary by stand type and location, so avoid relying on procedures from a previous edition.

Build the logistics sequence around the stand and exhibits. Large products or equipment may need to enter before walls, floors or overhead elements close the access route. Screens and technical equipment should be installed early enough for signal, content and power testing, while final graphics and cleaning should happen after higher-risk construction work is complete.

Maeander’s guide to Dubai exhibition stand factory and delivery risk explains why production, transport, installation and dismantling should be planned as one connected chain.

Why does a Dubai factory matter for GITEX delivery?

Local production creates a direct connection between approved drawings, fabrication and onsite response. If a graphic, equipment position or finishing detail changes, the project team can assess the design, production and installation consequences without sending the issue through several unrelated suppliers.

Maeander’s own Dubai factory supports custom and modular stand production, printing and preparation for venue delivery. The same accountable team can coordinate transport, installation, show support and dismantling. This does not remove the need for approvals or good lead time, but it gives the exhibitor a clearer point of responsibility from brief to handover. Learn more about Maeander’s Dubai factory-led project structure.

What planning sequence should exhibitors follow?

1. Confirm the space and objectives. Record the stand number, dimensions, open sides, visitor priorities, demonstration programme and meeting needs.
2. Develop the concept. Align the visitor journey, product visibility, branding, AV, storage and hospitality before approving the visual direction.
3. Complete technical development. Resolve structure, materials, utilities, equipment, graphics, accessibility and venue submission information.
4. Control production. Approve drawings, artwork and samples against a clear revision record before fabrication progresses.
5. Coordinate logistics. Plan vehicle access, exhibit delivery, stand components, technical equipment, installation sequence and packaging.
6. Install and test. Inspect finishes, test every screen and demonstration, load local fallback content and brief the onsite support contacts.
7. Support and dismantle. Keep a response route active during the exhibition, then remove the stand and exhibits according to the confirmed schedule.

For a closer look at production stages, review Maeander’s exhibition stand fabrication process guide.

What should you ask a GITEX stand contractor?

Ask how the contractor manages technical design, approvals, production, graphics, AV coordination, transport, installation, onsite support and dismantling. Request a written scope that identifies exclusions, client-supplied items and responsibility for each utility or technical service. A low headline price is difficult to compare when important delivery items are omitted.

Check who will approve changes, who will be present during installation and how technical issues will be escalated during the show. Maeander’s contractor selection checklist provides a practical framework for comparing suppliers.