ISM Middle East 2026

The essentials

Event details

Dates

September 2026

Location

Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Organiser

Dubai World Trade Centre

Expected attendance

25,033

Industry

Consumer Goods

Public discussion

What people are saying

Official hashtag #ismmiddleeast2026

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Speaking

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Agenda themes

Topics covered

• Middle East

On stage

Speakers

• PAParikshit AgarwalFounder & Managing Director, PackIQ Solutions
• TATareq AlaswadBoard Member & Chief Operating Officer, Farm
• RARabail AliFounder, Good Candy Co
• NANader AmiriGeneral Partner, Homegrown Ventures
• BBBeatrice BalzaniMarketing and Communications Manager, V-Label Italy
• NBNazli BerberogluCountry Manager – UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, The Coca-Cola Company
• ABAshish BhupalAssociate Director - F&B and OS&E, Dubai Holding - Group Services
• JBJoanne BlackCommercial Manager - Fresh, Spinneys
• CNChef Nouel CatisRenowned Chef behind the Viral Dubai Chocolate Recipe
• UCUmesh ChopraMarket Intelligence Head, Sharjah Cooperative Society
• VDVishal DasVice President, Group Category, Big Basket
• MGMorgaine GayeFood Futurologist
• JGJames GeorgeRegional Analytics & Insight Manager, SIG Group
• AGAnnu GuptaCEO International Business, Britannia Industries Limited
• RJRakesh JhaGeneral Manager – FMCG Distribution Division, Al Maya Group
• SKSharath KalvalaChief Operating Officer - Consumer Division, Al Khayyat Investments
• AKAmina KhunkaevaArt Director, Nature's Own Factory
• ZLZeyneb LarabiGlobal Retail and Travel Retail Director, Valrhona Seloection
• HLHariharan LaxminarayanHead of Professional Development, Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply

On the floor

Sponsors and partners

• Hozpitality.com
• Hospitality News Middle East
• Allfoodonline.com
• Food & Beverage Business
• Food & Ingredients International
• FoodBev Media
• Food Business Gulf & Middle East
• Hospitality Services ME

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