Gulfood Manufacturing 2026 will be held from 3–5 November 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together the global food and beverage manufacturing industry for three days of innovation, technology, and business transformation.
The event will once again position Dubai as the epicenter of next-generation food production, showcasing advanced manufacturing solutions, sustainable technologies, and future-ready automation systems. It serves as the region’s most influential platform where global suppliers, manufacturers, investors, and thought leaders gather to redefine the future of food processing and supply.
At its core, Gulfood Manufacturing 2026 focuses on the critical pillars of the modern F&B value chain—Ingredients, Processing, Packaging, and Supply Chain Solutions. Visitors will experience groundbreaking innovations such as smart factory systems, high-efficiency processing equipment, intelligent robotics, advanced preservation technologies, and sustainable ingredient advancements. The event is designed to help manufacturers navigate rising production costs, evolving consumer demands, sustainability pressures, and the global shift toward automation and digital transformation.
A major highlight of the show is the FoodTech Summit, where industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators will explore the technologies shaping the food factory of the future. Discussions will cover AI-driven manufacturing, the influence of digital ecosystems, the circular economy, sustainability-linked finance, food safety innovations, and advanced engineering strategies. The summit aims to prepare manufacturers for the next wave of industry disruption and inspire actionable strategies for long-term competitiveness.
Gulfood Manufacturing 2026 will also offer Innovation Tours, giving attendees hands-on experiences with the latest breakthrough technologies across the manufacturing spectrum. These curated tours provide an inside look at cutting-edge equipment, automation solutions, and ingredient innovations that are redefining efficiency and quality in global food production.
The event additionally features an awards program recognizing excellence and leadership across categories such as smart manufacturing, sustainability, plant-based innovation, future-ready packaging, and food safety advancements. This recognition celebrates companies pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving positive, industry-wide transformation.
Key Highlights of Gulfood Manufacturing 2026
- Date & Venue: 3–5 November 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre
- Focus Areas: Ingredients, Processing, Packaging, Supply Chain Solutions
- Future Technologies: AI, robotics, advanced automation, smart factories, digital twins, hyperspectral imaging, and data-driven manufacturing
- FoodTech Summit: Thought-leadership sessions featuring global experts, policymakers, and innovators Innovation Tours: Guided experiences showcasing the newest equipment, systems, and technologies
- Sustainability Spotlight: Circular economy solutions, eco-friendly packaging, energy-efficient processing systems
- Business Opportunities: Thousands of global buyers, manufacturers, and decision-makers connecting for sourcing, partnerships, and investment
- Awards Program: Recognition for excellence in smart manufacturing, plant-based production, sustainability, packaging innovation, and food safety
