ICCA Middle East Summit 2025 to Be Held in Bahrain for the First Time

Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) is hosting the ICCA Middle East Summit 2025 on 1-2 September, bringing together key regional and international stakeholders from meetings and events industry.

Organised in partnership with the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), the summit will be held in Bahrain for the first time, reinforcing the Kingdom’s strategic position as a growing centre for business events in the area.

The forum will feature a focused agenda of panel discussions, case studies, workshops, and structured networking, targeting critical topics shaping the global MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) landscape. The summit will also introduce the ICCA Middle East Recognition Awards, aimed at acknowledging institutional excellence and innovation within the region’s business events sector.

Her Excellency Sara Ahmed Buhiji, CEO of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) and Chairperson of Exhibition World Bahrain stated: “Hosting this regional summit is aligned with Exhibition World Bahrain’s broader efforts to cement Bahrain’s positioning as a destination for global business and knowledge exchange. Exhibition World Bahrain is an important national asset in achieving these objectives, and we look forward to welcoming stakeholders who are shaping the future of the MICE sector across the region.”

"ICCA is excited to head to Bahrain for the next iteration of the Middle East Summit," said Dr. Senthil Gopinath, CEO of ICCA. “Bahrain presents a compelling value proposition for the global meetings industry, with its infrastructure, government support, and strategic clarity. We are looking forward to leading the charge in innovation and high-tech developments, particularly in how artificial intelligence is transforming destination marketing and the way cities position themselves globally. This Summit will provide participants with valuable insights and unmatched opportunities for networking."

Inaugurated in November 2022 and owned by BTEA, EWB is the World’s Leading New Exhibition and Convention for 2023, the Middle East's Leading Large-Scale Wedding Venue 2024 and the newest MICE venue in the Middle East. The venue offers a wide range and variety of leasable spaces for all types of events of all sizes, from large conventions and exhibitions to conferences and meetings, live entertainment performances, large weddings, galas, celebrations, corporate functions and more. 

In addition to 10 large Exhibition Halls, EWB’s Convention Centre features a Grand Hall and an adjacent Meeting Hub of 19 meeting rooms of varying sizes. Its extensive capacity enables it to host several events and exhibitions simultaneously.

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