Global Food Week 2026 – the entire food value chain meets in Abu Dhabi

7 September 2026

6–8 October 2026 | ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Registration is now open for Global Food Week 2026, which will take place from 6 to 8 October 2026 at ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi. The event will bring together representatives from across the entire food value chain – from agriculture and production technologies to trade, food security, investment, startups and international food and beverage brands.

Global Food Week is aimed at industry professionals, producers, investors, buyers, technology providers, public-sector organisations, startups and companies developing solutions for more resilient and scalable food systems.

Register for Global Food Week 2026

From food security to new technologies

The programme and exhibition will cover a broad range of topics related to the future of food production and distribution.

One of the main elements will be the Global Food Security Summit, bringing together leaders and experts focused on food security and the development of more resilient production and supply systems.

The Agri-Tech sector will also play an important role, showcasing technologies transforming farming, food production and supply-chain management. This will include solutions supporting automation, digitalisation, production efficiency and the wider use of new technologies in agriculture.

Agriculture, local production and sustainable practices

The Agriculture & Farmers zone will focus on local production, farming solutions and practices enabling more efficient and sustainable use of resources.

The event is designed to create a platform connecting producers with providers of technologies, materials and services supporting agricultural development – particularly in environments where water availability, production efficiency and security of supply are becoming increasingly important elements of food strategies.

A separate area will be dedicated to animal feed, covering products, ingredients and nutrition solutions for different segments of livestock production.

Natural Foods and regional products

The Natural Foods zone will showcase dates, honey and other natural food products from the region.

This segment may be particularly relevant for companies looking for premium products, new suppliers and opportunities to develop product ranges based on regional raw materials.

Global Food Week will also feature a Beverages sector, presenting beverage brands, ingredients, production technologies and solutions supporting new product development.

International brands and new trade opportunities

The International F&B zone will focus on global food brands, products and opportunities to enter new markets.

For exhibitors and buyers, the event can provide an opportunity to identify new suppliers, compare products and develop commercial relationships with partners from different parts of the world.

The event is also expected to facilitate meetings with policymakers, investors and organisations supporting the development of the food industry.

SMEs & Startups – a platform for emerging companies

A dedicated SMEs & Startups zone will be created for small and medium-sized enterprises and young companies developing new products, technologies and scalable business models.

With foodtech and agtech continuing to expand rapidly, this segment can provide an important meeting point for startups, investors, manufacturers and potential implementation partners.

Knowledge, networking and sourcing

Global Food Week 2026 will combine exhibition space with a conference and networking programme.

Participants will be able to:

meet industry leaders, policymakers, investors and innovators,
discover new products, technologies and solutions for food production and food security,
attend conferences, expert panels and live discussions,
build business relationships with exhibitors and decision-makers,
identify new suppliers and partners,
gain insights into developments in AI, sustainability and future-ready food systems.

Building more resilient food systems

One of the central themes of this year’s edition will be the development of resilient and scalable food systems – systems capable of responding to disruption while also being able to expand as demand grows.

The importance of such solutions is increasing due to climate change, pressures on global supply chains, rising costs and the need to strengthen local food production.

New technologies, automation, data analytics and artificial intelligence are increasingly becoming part of strategies aimed at improving the efficiency and security of food production and distribution systems.

Registration for Global Food Week 2026 is now open

Global Food Week 2026 will take place from 6 to 8 October 2026 at ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi.

Visitor registration is now open.

Register for Global Food Week 2026

Companies interested in learning more about the individual sectors, zones and participation opportunities can also download the official event brochure.

Download the Global Food Week 2026 brochure

A post-show report from the 2025 edition is also available, presenting key highlights, results and insights from the previous event.

Download the Global Food Week 2025 Post-Show Report

Source: Global Food Week 2026 / ADNEC materials.