Level up your career TOGETHER. You and your nominated colleague (your "work bestie") could each win a place on an Executive Training Course of your choice with Informa Connect Academy, one of the region's leading professional training providers.

✅ How to Enter

1. Register for the Middle East Event Show 2026
2. Share on LinkedIn that you're attending MEES and invite your network to join you
3. Attend at least one seminar session at the event.
   🗓️ 18–19 August 2026
   📍 Sheikh Maktoum Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre

🏆 The winner will be announced and contacted by the MEES team within one week of the event.

📌 Key Terms & Conditions

• Offer valid for any full-price course running in 2026
• Winner and nominated colleague must attend the same course
• Prize cannot be exchanged for cash or combined with other discounts
• Some courses excluded (WorldAtWork, IASP, EFQM, CIPD, Center for Leadership Studies)
• Informa Connect Academy reserves the right to change the course programme or schedule

Join the #MEES2026 Ambassador Squad, invite your colleagues and peers, and you'll be in with the chance to win exclusive rewards, including:

• Exclusive seats at the Middle East Event Awards 2026 on 20 August at Madinat Jumeirah (2 winners)
• A two-night stay with breakfast at Palazzo Versace Dubai (1 winner)
• Passes to the NEW MEES 2026 Workshop Zone, with access to four expert-led workshops on AI, ESG & Creative Strategy (2 winners)
• Executive two training courses from Informa Academy. Keep one and gift one to a colleague (1 Winner, T&Cs Apply)
• Three-day passes to the Middle East Film & Comic Con (3 Winners, 2 passes each)

Make your visit to the Middle East Event Show seamless with exclusive travel services available to registered attendees.

Whether you're travelling from overseas or within the region, our trusted partners can help you save time, money and hassle.

Exclusive Hotel Rates with Atelier by Informa
Book your stay at up to 40% off. Through our dedicated Atelier by Informa programme, secure access to exclusive attendee rates at more than 80 hotels across Dubai. Book your hotel here.

Visa Support with Al Rais
Nationals of 45+ countries are eligible for a UAE visa on arrival. If you require a visa to attend the Middle East Event Show, our Visa Support Services team can assist you throughout the application process. We recommend submitting your application as early as possible, as processing can take up to six weeks.

For complex or restricted-nationality applications, our partner Al Rais can guide you through the documentation and procedures (a service fee applies). Click here to get in touch with the team.

Travel Insurance with Orient Travel
You may be considering obtaining insurance for travelling to an exhibition. Orient Travel provides various travel policies, information on which you can enquire by clicking here or call +971 (0)4 404 1400.