The global food economy is undergoing a momentous reconfiguration. What once defined success no longer guarantees future growth. As 2026 ushers in rising cross-border tariffs, tighter sourcing restrictions, and evolving regulations around food security, businesses must adopt new models and build more resilient strategies to scale sustainably.
No event captures this transformation better than Gulfood 2026.
THE WORLD'S MOST COMPLETE & CONNECTED
F&B TRADE PLATFORM
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FUTURE READY &
FUTURE FOCUSED
Leading and new-to-market F&B brands will have ample opportunity to showcase a broader array of products and services on the expansive show floor. Gulfood’s expansion enables deeper exploration of product categories, innovations and emerging trends. Offering a more creative all-encompassing showcase of F&B innovations, setting the global agenda for the industry’s future.
TWO MEGA VENUES.
ONE UNIFIED EXPERIENCE.
For the ultimate convenience, both DWTC and DEC offer plentiful hotels within walking distance, from 5-star luxury to budget-friendly. Discover Dubai and see more of the city, with more opportunities and proximity to the city’s infamous attractions and world-class dining scene.
MORE SECTORS.
MORE INNOVATION.
MORE GROWTH.
Gulfood will present vast opportunities for disruptors and new product innovations. New sectors offering tremendous value-add to participants, and expanding the food trade and innovation ecosystem necessary to boost the advancement of the global food industry.
BUILT FOR SCALE.
DESIGNED FOR TRANSFORMATION.
Gulfood 2026 evolves into a systems-change platform, presenting vast opportunities for disruptors and product innovation. New sectors like Fresh Produce, Startups, Logistics and Grocery Trade offer unmatched value, expanding the global food trade and innovation ecosystem.
ONE FOOD ECONOMY. TWO VENUES.
BE PART OF THE GLOBAL FOOD RESET
Dubai World Trade Centre X Expo City sync into one high-performance circuit.
Built for a future too big to be boxed in.
