DWTC to host 20 trade and consumer events in April

Dubai / Emirates Business

Continuing its efforts to drive the region’s MICE sector forward, and further strengthening Dubai’s position as a leading global business destination, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is hosting 20 trade and consumer events this April, expecting over 400,000 visitors and 6,000 exhibitors across key industries including healthcare, transportation, travel and tourism, education, leisure and entertainment, luxury retail, and arts and culture, with the highly anticipated World Art Dubai set to open today.
Discussing April’s event line-up, Ahmed Alkhaja, Senior Vice President – Venues, DWTC, said, “The diversification of DWTC’s events calendar continues to attract a steady increase in visitor quality and numbers. This month, we are set to host a range of events pertaining to strategic growth industries, which will build on Dubai’s international attractiveness for exhibitors and visitors, and ensure sustainable ROI for all.”
In line with Dubai’s commitment to promote opportunities for creative expression and make art accessible and affordable, DWTC will once again host World Art Dubai from April 6-9. Visitors will have access to over 2,500 works of modern and contemporary art created by over 200 artists from around the world. The event will also feature workshops hosted by prominent artists, screening of short films, and live music.
Alongside a focus on art, DWTC will also be providing 50,000 pop culture enthusiasts a chance to come together and experience everything from science fiction to manga at the Middle East Film and Comic Con, taking place from April 7-9. The event will provide fans an opportunity to meet celebrities and artists, watch exclusive previews, purchase limited edition merchandise and take part in exciting competitions.
Now in its fifth year, Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), running from April 11-13, is the region’s first emerging markets FDI-focussed event which offers education institutions, corporate and individual investors’ guidelines for financial investment decisions in high growth regions. This year, AIM is set to welcome 400 exhibitors and over 14,000 visitors.
As the GCC student population is predicted to reach 11.3 million by 2020, the three-day Gulf Education and Training Exhibition (GETEX) running from 13-15 April, will deliberate the urgency to provide excellent learning environments to all students living in the region. The event will showcase over 2,500 opportunities for higher education, professional development and training from leading universities and academic institutions worldwide.
Dubai is a clear global leading luxury destination and the undisputed jewellery capital of the Middle East. After a successful first-time show in 2015, Vicenzaoro Dubai returns to DWTC from April 14-17.
The event will host 500
exhibitors from the luxury
jewellery sector, giving them an opportunity to showcase their exclusive collections to 6000 visitors.
The event will also feature an exclusive calendar of networking events, seminars, one-to-one business meetings, conferences and workshops.
THINK SCIENCE 2016 will take place from April 17-19, welcoming over 11,000 youth attendees.