# DIHAD Event - Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development Conference & Exhibition

> The DIHAD Event hub (dihad.org/event/) covers the 22nd edition of DIHAD, held 24-26 August 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, themed "Humanitarianism in Transition: Shaping the Future of Humanitarian Action." Organised by INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions Organisation Est. (INDEX Holding), the event brings together UN agencies, the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, NGOs, charities, government authorities, academia and the private sector.

## Event Overview
- [Event Hub](https://dihad.org/event/): Central landing page for DIHAD 2026 - conference, exhibition, and satellite programmes (FAWC, matchmaking platform, DIHAD College, DIHAD+ Global sessions).
- [About Us](https://dihad.org/event/about-us/): 2025 edition stats (20,745 attendees, 11,796 sqm, 1,078 participating entities, 205 speakers) and DIHAD's history since 2004.
- [2026 Conference Programme](https://dihad.org/event/2026-conference-program/): Full speaker line-up, sessions and panel schedule for the current edition.
- [Exhibitors List](https://dihad.org/event/exhibitors-list/): Current-edition exhibitor directory - NGOs, UN agencies, donors, healthcare, water/sanitation, logistics and IT providers, national pavilions (e.g. Danish Pavilion).
- [Official Service Providers](https://dihad.org/event/official-service-providers/): Credited official suppliers for the event, including the Official Stand Contractor.

## Satellite Programmes
- FAWC (First Aid World Championship): Run with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC); teams demonstrate life-saving first aid and emergency response skills.
- DIHAD Partnership Hub "Match & Meet": Matchmaking platform connecting NGOs, government entities, charities and agencies with humanitarian-sector suppliers.
- DIHAD College: Training and education programme for future humanitarian leaders, delivered under the DIHAD Sustainable Humanitarian Foundation.
- DIHAD+ Global: Sideline panel sessions held internationally in the run-up to the main event (e.g. Rome, in collaboration with LUISS University).

## Accommodation (Official Event Hotels)
- [Sheraton Grand](https://dihad.org/event/hotel/sheraton-grand/): Walking distance from DWTC, on Sheikh Zayed Road.
- [Novotel WTC](https://dihad.org/event/hotel/novotel-wtc/): 1-2 min walk from the event centre, part of the DWTC complex.
- [Courtyard by Marriott World Trade Centre](https://dihad.org/event/hotel/courtyard-by-marriott-world-trade-centre/): 7-10 min drive from the event centre.
- [Millennium Plaza Downtown](https://dihad.org/event/hotel/millenium-plaza-downtown/): On Sheikh Zayed Road, 7-10 min drive from the event centre.
- [Ibis World Trade Centre](https://dihad.org/event/hotel/ibis-world-trade-centre/): Budget option near DWTC.