Informa and Dubai World Trade Centre Form Landmark JV ‘inD’ to Lead B2B Live Events across IMEA

This move follows the initial collaboration announcement made in March 2025 and represents Informa’s largest partnership globally to date.

In a significant development for the global exhibitions and B2B events industry, Informa plc and Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) have announced the creation of a new joint venture, “inD”, combining their respective B2B Live Events businesses in the UAE and the wider IMEA region.

Under the agreement, Informa will hold a 52% majority stake, with the business fully consolidated and reported within the Informa Group. The new entity is expected to generate revenues exceeding USD 650 million in 2026, with adjusted operating profit margins above 30%, underscoring the scale and profitability of the venture.

The JV will oversee more than 40 major B2B event brands and a workforce of around 1,000 professionals, spanning key sectors such as Healthcare (WHX Dubai), Energy (Middle East Energy), Aviation (Dubai Airshow), Food & Beverage (Gulfood), Technology (GITEX GLOBAL), and Information Security (GISEC GLOBAL).

The launch of inD comes at a time of rapid growth in the Middle East and Africa exhibition market, with the UAE and Saudi Arabia significantly expanding venue capacities. The expansion of Dubai Exhibition Centre in 2026 will take Dubai’s total exhibition capacity to over 230,000 gross sqm, further strengthening the city’s position as a global exhibition hub.