18th Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference & Exhibition
Meet and Collaborate with exceptional people in the Humanitarian World
"SDG 17, Partnerships and Cooperation for Sustainable Development"
DIHAD 2022 will highlight the importance of partnerships and global cooperation
DIHAD Conference
The Meeting Place of the Top Humanitarian Leaders
DIHAD Exhibition
Your Business Platform for the Middle East, Africa Market and the World
About DIHAD
DIHAD brings together national government authorities, international organisations, non-governmental organisations, the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement, foundations, charities, academic institutions, the media and an increasing number of actors from the private sector.
6,000+
Attendees
640
Participating Brands
467
Pre-Arranged B2B Meetings
84+
Participating Countries
50
Humanitarian Renowned Speakers
Why Exhibit ?
DIHAD Exhibition provides a great opportunity to network and showcase the Humanitarian, Aid and Development community your latest technologies and innovations, making a difference to those in need.
- Build relations and network with 5,300+ Attendees
- Pre-book B2B meetings with 60+ Hosted Buyers
- Generate new leads from 84+ Participating Countries
Be part of the Leading Humanitarian Aid and Development Event!
DIHAD has grown into an event of global importance, bringing together international organizations, governments, think tanks, universities and businesses working in the humanitarian and development field all over the world.
H.E. Mr. António Guterres
United Nations Secretary General
DIHAD is more than just a ‘talk-shop’ for global leaders. Uniquely, it facilitates learning through multiple opportunities for dialogue, training, networking, and hands-on displays of technologies and information.
H.E. Mr. William Lacy Swing
Then Director General, International Organization for Migration (IOM)
DIHAD Conference could not be more timely. We live in extraordinary times with huge numbers of people affected by conflicts and disasters. Humanitarian crises are more complex and last longer than ever before.
H.E. Ms. Helen Clark
Former Prime Minister of New Zealand, then UNDP Administrator and Chair of the UN Development Group
Our Event Activities
Connecting you to the World’s Humanitarian Aid & Development Community
14-16 March 2022
DIHAD CONFERENCE
14-16 March 2022
DIHAD EXHIBITION
14-16 March 2022
DIHAD HUB
14-16 March 2022
INNOVATION WORKSHOPS
13 March 2022
UNOCHA PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
DIHAD INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN
HACKATHON
Conference Contributors
DIHAD previous editions were graced by the presence of:
H.E. Mr. António Guterres
Secretary-General of the United Nations
H.E. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Director-General of the World Health Organization
H.E. Ms. Helen Clark
then UNDP Administrator and Chair of the UN Development Group
H.E. Mr. Filippo Grandi
then Commissioner-General, UNRWA; United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
H.E. Mr. António Vitorino
Director General of the International Organization for Migration
H.E. Ms. Helle Thorning-Schmidt
CEO of Save the Children International, and former Prime Minister of Denmark
Partners & Sponsors
Special thanks to the support, involvement and active contribution of our Sponsors and Partners.
Officially Supported By
Officially Supported By
Destination Partner
Strategic Partner
Lanyard Sponsor
Media Partners
Official Airline
Official Housing Bureau
Official Media Agency
Organised By
INDEX Hospitality
Official Airline – Fly Emirates (10% Discount)
News & Press Releases
French ambassador visits DIHAD exhibition
March 31, 2021
The Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition- DIHAD successfully concluded on Wednesday after 3 days of highly enriching and productive discussions on the most urgent issues facing the continent of Africa, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The top humanitarian gathering in Dubai under the theme […]
Les finalistes du hackathon humanitaire international présentent leur présentation finale lors de la deuxième journée de «DIHAD»
March 31, 2021
DOUBAI, 16 mars 2021 (WAM) – La 17e édition de la Conférence et exposition internationale de Doubaï sur l’aide humanitaire et le développement (DIHAD) s’est poursuivie le deuxième jour, sous le haut patronage de Son Altesse Cheikh Mohamed ben Rached Al Maktoum, Vice-président et Premier ministre des Emirats Arabes Unis […]
International Humanitarian Hackathon’s finalists present final pitch on second day of ‘DIHAD’
March 31, 2021
DUBAI, 16th March, 2021 (WAM) –The 17th edition of Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition – DIHAD continued on the second day, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The […]
