Registration now open for media and visitors to attend Make it in the Emirates 2026

The UAE’s industrial platform Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) has opened registration for media and visitors to attend its fifth and largest edition, taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 4 to 7 May 2026. Hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Abu Dhabi Investment Office and ADNOC, the event will use the theme “Emerging Stronger” and expand participation, exhibition space and programming compared with previous years.

“MIITE has driven AED 473Bn+ into the national economy through the In-Country Value (ICV) programme,” the organisers note, highlighting the platform’s role in converting policy into commercial outcomes.

Event scope and organisers

Make it in the Emirates 2026 will convene policymakers, industry leaders, global investors, entrepreneurs and innovators across 12 industrial sectors, including advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence (AI), metals and fabrication and handicrafts. The fifth edition is positioned to support procurement and offtake agreements, financing solutions and strategic partnerships aimed at accelerating industrial self-sufficiency and sustainable value creation.

• Dates and venue: 4–7 May 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi — the ADNEC Centre is described by organisers as the largest event venue in the MENA region.
• Organisers and partners: Hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT); organised by ADNEC Group, part of Modon Holding; strategic partners include the Ministry of Culture, Abu Dhabi Investment Office and ADNOC.
• Scale: The organisers say the 2026 edition will be the largest to date in terms of participation, space and expected attendance.

Policy and economic context

MIITE is presented by MoIAT as the UAE’s annual national platform for driving industrial growth, supporting the National Industry and Advanced Technology Strategy and broader national visions such as “We the UAE 2031” and “UAE Centennial 2071”. The platform has been credited with mobilising investment and expanding market access through the UAE’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs).

In addition to events and exhibitions, the MIITE platform is used to launch and scale initiatives including the National In-Country Value (ICV) Programme and the Technology Transformation Program (TTP). According to the organisers, these programmes connect manufacturers, investors, startups and entrepreneurs to offtake opportunities and financing solutions that enable business growth and strengthen supply chain resilience.

Industry participation and ADNEC Group role

The 2026 exhibition will feature participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large-scale multinational corporations, with organisers indicating a diverse mix of exhibitors across priority industrial sectors. ADNEC Group — part of Modon Holding and operator of the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi — will deliver event operations through its venues and events clusters, including Capital Events and Capital 360 Event Experiences. Modon is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and describes its primary business sectors as real estate, hospitality, asset management, investments, events and tourism.

Media representatives and visitors are invited to register to attend the event via the Make it in the Emirates official channels. For further information and media enquiries, organisers provide the MoIAT contact media@moiat.gov.ae and direct readers to www.moiat.gov.ae.