DATE
Janaury 19-21, 2027
INDUSTRY
Dental
LOCATION
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
VENUE
Dubai International Convention Exhibition Centre
WEBSITE
Event Overview
Event Name
Event Dates
Venue
Organizer
Supporter
Dubai International Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition
January 19-21, 2027
Dubai International Convention Exhibition Centre, Dubai, UAE
INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions Org. (a member of INDEX Holding)
Dubai Health Authority
Event & Market Highlights
World’s Largest Annual Dental Event
30 years of unbroken growth since 1996. 80,000+ visitors from 192 countries, 4,316 companies, 5,860 brands. The single largest annual dental gathering on earth.
Fast-Growing MENA Dental Market
UAE dental market growing double-digits annually. 29% of Dubai’s medical tourists seek dental services — the #1 specialty. Dubai: 1,353 dental facilities, 4,651 licensed dentists.
Dental Business Hub — B2B Matching
Pre-arranged 1-on-1 meetings between pre-qualified buyers (distributors, hospitals, clinics, importers with purchasing authority) and global manufacturers via a B2B Matchmaking Platform.
Official UAE Gov. Support & ADA CERP Accreditation
Supported by Dubai Health Authority (DHA). INDEX is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider (American Dental Association). ICHS CME accreditation. Inaugurated by Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed.
World-Class Scientific Program
183 scientific sessions · 20 hands-on workshops · 390 research posters · 192+ international speakers. 5 simultaneous lecture halls. Full spectrum: digital dentistry, implants, ortho, OMFS, aesthetic, pediatric dentistry.
Digital & AI Dentistry Innovation Hub
AEEDC 4.0 (Digital Dentistry Hall) dedicated zone. Digital Arena: 46 sessions over 3 days. AI diagnosis, 3D printing, intraoral scanners, CAD/CAM, robotic dentistry — all in one place.
Key Highlights
- Record-breaking AED 22 billion+ in deals (~USD 6B) — highest in 30-year history, up ~10% from 2025’s AED 20B
- 80,000+ visitors from 192 countries — 4,316 exhibiting companies, 5,860 international brands. Largest edition ever
- Egypt as Guest of Honour — UAE–Egypt healthcare & academic cooperation. Dr. Hisham Sitait (UPA Chairman) led Egyptian delegation
- Inaugurated by Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed — Vice Chairman, Dubai Health Board of Directors. Reaffirmed UAE’s global dental leadership
- AEEDC 4.0 Digital Dentistry Hall — AI diagnostics, 3D printing, robotic dentistry, digital workflow innovations on full display
- Digital Arena — 46 sessions over 3 days. Exhibitors presented products in 20-minute live sessions open to all visitors
- Dubai Dental Week 2027 announced — city-wide initiative 16–22 Jan 2027. AEEDC 2027 (19–21 Jan) serves as flagship event with discounted dental treatments across Dubai
2025 Event Results
2025 Event Highlights
Business Hub Features by Exhibition Segment
Exhibition
World’s largest dental-dedicated exhibition. 5,860 int’l brands, 4,316 companies. Multiple halls: Hall 1–8, Sheikh Rashid/Maktoum, Sheikh Saeed 1·2·3, Trade Centre Arena.
Dental Business Hub
Exclusive platform for senior decision-makers with direct purchasing authority (distributors, hospitals, clinics, dental practices, importers). Pre-arranged meetings via B2B Matchmaking Platform.
AEEDC Conference
5 lecture halls simultaneously. 183 scientific sessions, 20 hands-on workshops, 390 research posters, 192+ int’l speakers. ADA CERP & ICHS CME credits.
Dubai World Dental Meeting
Paid hands-on pre-conference courses held 17–18 January (2 days before main event). ADA CERP & ICHS CME credits. Specialty-specific intensive programs.
AEEDC 4.0 & Digital Arena
AEEDC 4.0 (Digital Dentistry Hall): dedicated zone for AI, 3D printing, CAD/CAM, robotic dentistry, digital workflows. Digital Arena: 46 x 20-minute product presentation sessions open to all visitors.
Startup by AEEDC
Dedicated exhibition space for next-generation dental startups with transformative solutions. Direct exposure to global visitors, investors, and potential partners.
Country Pavilions
2026: Egypt as Guest of Honour with featured pavilion. South Korea: participating since 2008, Guest of Honour 2023, 130+ companies/~3,000m² annually.
Education Corner
Dedicated zone for leading universities and dental academic institutions. Career pathway consultations, program showcases, and student poster competition.
