The three-day event brought together senior industry leaders, international associations, event organizers, venue operators, agencies, suppliers, technology providers and decision makers, creating a dynamic platform for business engagement, knowledge exchange and collaboration across the wider events ecosystem.

Organized by Mangusteen, the second edition of Qatar Event Show 2026 reflected the continued expansion of the event in both scale and industry reach, bringing together 50 exhibitors and attracting 5,730 visitors over three days. Building on the success of its inaugural edition, the 2026 show recorded approximately 100 percent growth across its exhibition space and conference programme, further strengthening its position as a platform for industry engagement, knowledge exchange and business development.

The strong turnout also reflected the increasing momentum of Qatar’s events industry, with overall attendance rising by 48 percent compared with the previous edition and the number of international visitors increasing by a remarkable 170%. The year-on-year gains highlight the sector’s expanding reach and growing international profile, while demonstrating the increasing interest and participation in Qatar’s evolving events landscape.

The event also featured an extensive knowledge program comprising more than 30 keynote addresses, panel discussions and workshops, with 42 speakers sharing their expertise and perspectives on the key issues, opportunities and developments shaping the future of the events, exhibitions and conferences industry. The program provided a valuable forum for dialogue and knowledge exchange, further supporting collaboration across the wider industry ecosystem.