Exhibition & Seminars: 9 & 10 June 2026
Sheikh Rashid Hall, DWTC, UAE
Awards: 11 June 2026
Madinat Arena, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
Celebrating Excellence. Inspiring the Future of Events.
The Middle East Event Awards honour the region’s most outstanding achievements in MICE and live events, bringing together the people, brands, and ideas that shape unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re aiming for a coveted trophy or positioning your brand at the heart of the industry, this is where the region’s event leaders gather.
600+
Awards Submissions
1100+
Attendees
35
Award Categories
40+
Expert Judges
1
Exciting Evening
Entries are now open for the Middle East Event Awards 2026!
Over the past seventeen years, the Middle East Event Awards has grown into the region’s most respected platform for recognising excellence across the events industry. Widely regarded as the industry’s equivalent of the Oscars, the Awards honour the individuals, teams, and organisations whose work sets benchmarks in creativity, execution, and impact.
A key highlight of the industry calendar, the Awards bring the community together for an exceptional evening of recognition and celebration. The ceremony reflects the scale and ambition of the industry, combining high-level networking, standout entertainment, and world-class production to match the achievements being recognised.
Whether you are a seasoned professional, an emerging talent, or an established name, we encourage you to submit work you are proud of and share your achievements with the wider industry.
We look forward to receiving your entries and to celebrating your achievements at the Middle East Event Awards 2026. For questions or assistance, contact us at awards@me-eventshow.com.
Important Dates
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Entry Deadline
Thursday, 30 April 2026
Shortlist Announcement
Thursday, 11 June 2026
Awards Ceremony
Who can participate in the Middle East Event Awards?
The Middle East Event Awards celebrates excellence in the region's thriving events industry. With a diverse range of categories grouped into six key tracks, the awards provide a platform for event organisers, agencies, production companies, venues, suppliers, and corporate teams, to showcase their achievements across various event types, including corporate events, public festivals, exhibitions, and entertainment productions.
To be eligible, events must have taken place in the Middle East, showcasing the region's unique creativity and talent. If you've contributed to an exceptional event, enter now to gain the industry-wide recognition you deserve!
Award Categories at a Glance
The Middle East Event Awards 2026 celebrates the best in the region's thriving events industry. With six key award tracks and a variety of categories, the platform is open to:
Arts, Entertainment & Festivals
Covers arts, culture, music, festivals, and entertainment
💠 Best Arts and Culture Event
💠 Best Entertainment Production
💠 Best Festival of the Year
💠 Best Music Event
💠 Best Sporting Event
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Corporate, Community & Marketing
Includes corporate meetings, community events, exhibitions, social events, and marketing campaigns.
💠 Best Association/Corporate Meeting
💠 Best Community Event
💠 Best Event Marketing Campaign of the Year
💠 Best Event on a Budget
💠 Best Exhibition of the Year less than 10,000 sqm
💠 Best Exhibition of the Year more than 10,000 sqm
💠 Best Social Event
💠 Outstanding Brand Activation Event
Event Design & Experience
Covers event space design, stand construction, and temporary venues.
💠 Best Event Space Design & Décor
💠 Best Stand Design & Build less than 100 sqm
💠 Best Stand Design & Build more than 100 sqm
💠 Best Temporary Venue or Structure
Event Services & Suppliers
Encompasses logistics, recruitment, venues, and other service providers.
💠 Best Event Logistics Provider of the Year
💠 Best Event Photography & Videography
💠 Best Event Power & Utilities Solution Provider (NEW!)
💠 Best Event Recruitment Agency
💠 Best Staffing Agency
💠 Best Supplier of the Year
💠 Best Venue less than 10,000 sqm
💠 Best Venue more than 10,000 sqm
Event Technology & Innovation
Focuses on technological innovations, sustainability, light and sound, video solutions, and cutting-edge advancements.
💠 Best Light & Sound Solution
💠 Best Sustainability Initiative
💠 Best Use of AI at an Event (NEW!)
💠 Best Use of Technology at an Event
💠 Best Video Solution
People & Teams
Focuses on agencies, employers, and individual achievements.
💠 Best Employer of the Year less than 100 employees
💠 Best Employer of the Year more than 100 employees
💠 Best Event Agency
💠Event Team of the Year (NEW!)
💠 Young Achiever of the Year
Why Enter the Middle East Event Awards 2026?
Gain credible industry recognition
Be recognised by an independent panel of experts through a rigorous and respected judging process.
Increase brand visibility across the region
Position your business at the forefront of the Middle East events and entertainment industry.
Differentiate your brand with a trusted award
Stand out from competitors and strengthen credibility through respected third-party validation.
Celebrate success and connect with peers
Reward your team’s achievements while networking with leading event professionals.