Exhibiting at GITEX Global 2026: Stand, Staffing, Budget and Lead Capture Guide
Short answer
GITEX Global 2026 runs from 7 to 11 December 2026 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, alongside Expand North Star (8 to 10 December). To exhibit well, choose the right stand type for your budget, design around one clear message, staff with people who can qualify leads, run a pre-show campaign to book meetings, and follow up within 48 hours. Register or book space through the official GITEX website.
Key takeaways
- ✓Visitors decide in seconds whether to stop; your headline does that job.
- ✓Pre-booked meetings are worth more than walk-ins.
- ✓Budget for the whole package: space, build, staff, travel, giveaways and follow-up.
- ✓Measure meetings and pipeline, not badge scans.
Stand options
| Option | What it is | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Shell scheme | Organiser-built booth with walls and basic fittings | First-time exhibitors, smaller budgets |
| Space only, custom build | Bare space with your own designed stand | Brands wanting impact and a demo area |
| Pavilion or startup zone | Shared country or startup areas | Startups and international companies |
Budget lines to plan
- Space rental and organiser fees.
- Stand design, build, graphics, AV and furniture.
- Staff time, travel and accommodation.
- Giveaways, print and demo equipment.
- Pre-show promotion and post-show follow-up.
How to stop visitors walking past
- One promise, readable from 5 metres: what you do and for whom.
- A live demo or a result on screen, not a slideshow.
- An open stand: no table blocking the entrance.
- Staff who start conversations with a question, not a pitch.
This is the Von Restorff effect in action: in a hall of similar stands, the one that is different gets remembered.
Before, during and after
Our GITEX B2B marketing plan covers pre-show outreach, on-floor qualification and the follow-up sequence in detail.
How Husbar helps
Husbar manages GITEX stands end to end: space booking, design and build, staffing, giveaways from verified suppliers, pre-show campaigns and automated follow-up. Plan your event with Husbar or browse upcoming events with registration links.
Frequently asked questions
When is GITEX Global 2026?+
From 7 to 11 December 2026 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai.
How do I book a stand at GITEX?+
Through the official GITEX website or the organiser's sales team. Book early for better locations.
Is a shell scheme enough at GITEX?+
It can be, especially for a first show, if your message is sharp and you book meetings in advance.
How do I measure GITEX success?+
Count qualified meetings, opportunities created and pipeline value within 90 days, not just badge scans.
Sources
- Government of Dubai Media Office (October 2025). GITEX Global to begin a new chapter at Expo City Dubai in 2026.
- von Restorff, H. (1933). Über die Wirkung von Bereichsbildungen im Spurenfeld. Psychologische Forschung, 18.
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