WETEX 2026: 3,000 Companies, One Dubai Stage covers the full event, sponsors and partnerships.

Dubai has a gift for bringing the world into one room. From 20 to 22 October 2026, the 28th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) is doing exactly that at Dubai World Trade Centre.

Three thousand companies from 60 countries, 13 international pavilions, 60 sponsors and 23 partners and supporters have gathered around one shared ambition: a sustainable, intelligent and prosperous future.

AURA 919 follows the exhibition closely, because the brands on this floor are exactly the kind we build for. Here is what the largest exhibition of its kind in the region has placed on the global stage.

WETEX 2026, the 28th edition, runs from 20 to 22 October at Dubai World Trade Centre. Graphic by AURA 919.

A Vision With Royal Direction

WETEX is organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) under the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy.

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA and Founder and Chairman of WETEX, places the exhibition within the national and Dubai strategies: the UAE Net Zero 2050 Strategy, the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050.

WETEX serves as an ideal global platform for sharing expertise and keeping pace with the rapid growth in clean and renewable energy worldwide.

The exhibition contributes to shaping the future of sustainability, decarbonisation, green mobility, green hydrogen and smart and sustainable cities at both regional and global levels.

The Numbers Behind the 28th Edition

This year’s edition has attracted 60 sponsors, 23 partners and supporters, 3,000 companies from 60 countries and 13 international pavilions.

It builds on a strong foundation. WETEX 2025 welcomed 3,100 exhibitors and more than 50,000 visitors across 95,000 square metres, hosted 18 international pavilions and 114 specialised seminars, and facilitated 7,862 meetings through its business-to-business and business-to-government services, with many MoUs and agreements signed. Final figures for the 2026 edition will follow from the organisers.

WETEX 2026 in numbers, as announced by the organisers. Graphic by AURA 919.

Six Themes Shaping the Halls

The 2026 programme places six sectors at the centre of the conversation:

• Artificial intelligence, from powering AI infrastructure to AI-driven health and safety.
• Decarbonisation, supporting national net zero goals.
• Green mobility, with a dedicated Green Mobility Zone.
• Green hydrogen, including green hydrogen and biogas blending.
• Smart and sustainable cities, from resilient, cybersecure grids to intelligent water networks.
• Health and safety, through the Health and Safety Hub.

Session topics also include STATCOM for renewable energy and advanced reverse osmosis, reflecting how broad the exhibition has become. For a closer look, read our reports on the Green Mobility Hall and on water security at WETEX 2026.

A Sponsor Line-up That Spans Dubai, Riyadh and Beyond

The sponsor list reads like a map of the energy and technology economy.

ENOC Group, Acwa, Alfanar and Riyadh Cables Group joined as Premier Sponsors. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Masdar, Siemens, Siemens Energy and Green Oasis General Contracting stood as Principal Sponsors. Titanium Sponsors include DAMAC Properties, Ducab, AG Power, Centaur Group and Larsen & Toubro, with Tesar SRL as Platinum Sponsor.

Strategic Sponsors include the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Empower, Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), SAP and Hitachi Energy, while Dubai Media, CNBC Arabia and IMI serve as Strategic Media Partners. Gold Sponsors include Huawei, Dell Technologies, Schneider Electric, Rosatom and PwC Middle East.

Saudi industry is strongly represented too, with Riyadh Cables Group, Jeddah Cables Company and Electrical Industries Company all taking part. The Dubai to Riyadh corridor continues to grow in strength, and it is one AURA 919 knows well, with teams in both cities.

The sponsors’ own words point to the same direction. EWEC outlined plans for utility-scale solar capacity above 15 GW by 2030 and above 35 GW by 2035. Masdar marks 20 years of leading the renewable energy sector. Siemens celebrates more than 50 years in the UAE. Tesar has supplied more than 9,000 transformers to DEWA since 1993.

Where Partnerships Begin

WETEX is designed for conversation that leads to contracts. The Delegation Zone connects participating companies with major government entities across the UAE and the GCC. Business-to-business and business-to-government platforms bring companies, institutions and investors together, and organisers expect numerous MoUs and agreements to be signed.

The Dubai Charge Point Operators Forum 2026, themed Connect. Align. Accelerate, adds a dedicated voice for the electric mobility ecosystem alongside the Green Mobility Zone and the Health and Safety Hub. Exhibitors can also tour DEWA’s Sustainability and Innovation Centre at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.

What a Stand Says Before the Handshake

In a hall of 3,000 companies, the stand is the first conversation. At an exhibition where the products are transformers, desalination membranes, charging networks and AI platforms, the brands that stand out are the ones that make complex technology feel clear and memorable.

• Make the technology visible. LED walls, interactive displays and scale models turn a technical portfolio into a story visitors can explore in seconds.
• Design for the meeting. Government delegations and investors come to talk. A quiet, well-lit meeting space is worth more than any feature wall.
• Light and sound carry the message. Considered AV and lighting guide visitors through a stand and highlight what matters.
• Plan the build early. Early concepts, approvals and fabrication leave time for the details that make a stand feel finished.

That is the craft behind our work with RTA Dubai, Dubai Economy, Department of Health Abu Dhabi and Qatar Tourism, where the brief is to make an organisation easy to understand and hard to forget.

Ready to plan your next stand? Browse our portfolio, send a brief through our contact page, or write to info@aura919.com. Our team responds within 24 hours.

Practical Details

The 28th WETEX runs from 20 to 22 October 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. It is organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) under the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Visitor registration and exhibitor information are available on the official WETEX website.

If Dubai World Trade Centre is on your calendar for any show, our GCC exhibition calendar covers the full season, and our exhibition stand builder Dubai page sets out process, timelines and indicative costs.

Official WETEX 2026 Resources

For the full exhibitor directory, floor plan and session schedule, the organisers publish the WETEX 2026 exhibition catalogue, the event programme and the floor plan. Follow the exhibition on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and X for live updates.

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