From 26 – 28 October 2026, the Middle East’s agriculture industry will come together at Dubai World Trade Centre, Hall 8, for Growtech Middle East 2026.
Previously known as Agra Middle East, the event enters its next chapter under the globally recognised Growtech brand while building on more than 17 years of industry presence in the Middle East.
Across three days, Growtech Middle East will bring together growers, producers, agribusinesses, government representatives, distributors, buyers, researchers and technology providers looking for solutions to some of agriculture’s most pressing priorities.
With food security, resource efficiency and resilient agricultural production becoming increasingly important across the region, the event provides a dedicated meeting place for the industry to discover technologies, exchange knowledge and build new commercial relationships.
More Than 17 Years at the Heart of Middle East Agriculture
The Growtech Middle East name may be new for 2026, but the event behind it is well established.
For more than 17 years, Agra Middle East has connected the agriculture community in Dubai, creating a platform where regional requirements meet international agricultural expertise.
Now operating as Growtech Middle East, the event brings that established Middle East presence together with the wider international Growtech network.
The focus remains firmly on what the regional agriculture industry needs: access to suppliers, technologies, expertise and practical solutions capable of supporting production in some of the world’s most demanding growing environments.
A Marketplace for Agriculture Solutions
Key exhibitors are expected to showcase technologies and solutions across the event, giving visitors the opportunity to compare suppliers, discover new products and explore developments from the UAE, the wider region and international markets.
The exhibition will cover seven key sectors:
- Aquaculture
- Greenhouse Technology
- Irrigation
- Livestock
- Plant Nutrition & Plant Protection
- Poultry
- Seeds & Seedlings
From irrigation and controlled-environment agriculture to crop inputs, animal production, aquaculture and new approaches to agricultural productivity, the show floor is designed around the areas currently shaping investment and purchasing decisions across the Middle East.
For visitors, it means being able to explore multiple areas of agriculture in one place and speak directly with the companies developing the technologies behind them.
Food Security Takes Centre Stage
Food security will be one of the defining themes of Growtech Middle East 2026.
Across the Middle East, governments, producers and businesses continue to examine how technology, local production, water management, regenerative practices and more resilient supply systems can strengthen long-term food security.
Growtech Middle East will bring many of these conversations onto one platform.
The Future Food Resilience Summit, taking place on 26 and 27 October, will examine the future of food security and the strategies, technologies and partnerships required to support more resilient food systems.
It will bring the wider conversation beyond agricultural production alone, looking at how industry, government, investment and innovation can collectively respond to changing food requirements across the region.
Regenerative Agriculture in Focus
Regenerative agriculture will also have a prominent place within the 2026 programme.
On Day Three, the MENA Regenerative Agriculture Summit, supported by Impact Partner Goumbook, will explore how regenerative approaches can be applied in the region and the role they can play in improving soil health, agricultural resilience and long-term productivity.
The summit provides a dedicated setting for industry specialists, growers and stakeholders to discuss practical approaches and hear from those already working within this rapidly developing area of agriculture.
Its inclusion reflects a wider shift across the industry towards farming practices that consider productivity alongside the long-term health and resilience of agricultural systems.
Specialist Knowledge Across Three Days
Alongside the exhibition, education will form a major part of the Growtech Middle East experience.
The 2026 programme includes 40+ free seminars, three summits and nine workshops, giving attendees multiple opportunities to hear directly from specialists and explore subjects relevant to their areas of work.
A series of CPD-certified specialist seminars will cover areas including:
Aquaculture, Livestock & Poultry, Biostimulants and Regenerative Agriculture.
These sessions are designed to complement what visitors see on the exhibition floor, helping agriculture professionals understand the issues, technologies and practices influencing their sectors before speaking directly with relevant suppliers and experts.
Where the Agriculture Industry Comes to Do Business
At its core, Growtech Middle East remains a business event.
The exhibition creates an environment where growers can meet technology providers, distributors can identify new international suppliers, buyers can compare solutions and companies entering the Middle East can develop regional partnerships.
For international organisations, Dubai provides a gateway into a market investing heavily in food production, agricultural technology and food security.
For regional businesses, the event offers direct access to international expertise while creating opportunities to strengthen relationships across the UAE and the wider Middle East.
This combination of regional demand and international supply has helped establish the event as a long-standing meeting place for the industry.
Looking Ahead to October
Growtech Middle East 2026 represents both continuity and a new chapter for one of the region’s established agriculture events.
The name has changed, but the purpose remains clear: bringing together the people, technologies and expertise helping agriculture move forward across the Middle East.
With leading agriculture businesses, international solution providers, industry experts and decision-makers preparing to come together across the exhibition and conference programme, preparations are progressing strongly for October.
For growers, producers, buyers, government representatives, researchers, distributors and agribusiness leaders, the event provides three days to source new solutions, understand where the industry is heading and build relationships with the companies and people shaping agriculture across the region.
From 26 – 28 October, Dubai will once again become a meeting point for the Middle East’s agriculture industry, this time under the Growtech Middle East name.
Growtech Middle East 2026
26 – 28 October 2026
Hall 8, Dubai World Trade Centre
