IAAPA Expo Middle East On-Site Information

Include the on-site registration hours and locations.

Information about where press registration and back pickup is on-site.

• EDUTours and events that are not sold out can be purchased in advance during the Registration process or on-site XXX LOCATION. All breakfasts, lunches, and receptions are ticketed events with a separate registration fee. Space is limited and may sell out. There are no printed tickets. Tickets are tied to the badge which will be scanned for access to the event.
• Each registrant may only purchase one ticket per event. Tickets are non-refundable. Contact Registration to switch a ticket to another registrant.
• You must be registered for the Expo and at least 18 to attend any ticketed function including IAAPA Celebrates and/or Opening Ceremony.
• Regardless of bad weather, all outdoor events and EDUTours will continue as scheduled.

An IAAPA Expo Middle East name badge is required for admission to all Expo activities, events, and services, including the trade show, shuttle buses (when applicable), and Opening Ceremony. It also provides IAAPA members with free admission to the Education Conference. Non-members must pay a separate fee to access the Education Conference program. Name badges must be worn at all times while in the venue and while participating in any Expo events. No buyer or attendee can be admitted with an exhibitor badge, nor should an attendee or exhibitor try to gain entry to the trade show with a badge that indicates a name other than their own. Exhibitors must also wear their badges at all times. Badges can be revoked at IAAPA’s discretion. Any lost or misplaced badges must be repurchased as outlined in the Show Policies. If lost badges are later found, the purchaser may submit the found badge and a letter requesting a refund to IAAPA. IAAPA will evaluate each refund request on a case-by-case basis.

Only written requests to [reg customer service email], received on or before 30 days prior to the start of the Expo will receive a refund, less a 10% processing fee. Special event tickets, charity items, and upgrades are non-refundable under any circumstances. Cancellations due to illness or emergency will be evaluated by the IAAPA team on a case-by-case basis.

All attendees will be required to provide an official picture ID to collect their badge or purchased tickets on-site. Students and Faculty will be required to provide a current student or faculty ID from a degree-granting university or college.

Email and/or phone for reg company customer service.

IAAPA is committed to making our events accessible to everyone. lf you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please contact [email protected] at least 14 days prior to the expo. IAAPA offers complimentary registration for a personal assistant who is accompanying and assisting an individual with a disability during the event. A personal assistant may include, but is not limited to, a companion who provides mobility assistance, communication support, personal care, or other disability-related assistance that enables the registered attendee to fully participate in the event. The complimentary registration is intended solely for the assistant providing support and does not extend to individuals attending for professional, networking, or educational purposes independent of the attendee with a disability.

ADNEC requires disabled visitors to be afforded the same opportunities and access as able-bodied visitors enjoy, therefore ramps and lifts are provided at the entrances to ADNEC. Lifts operate between the floors.

ADNEC retains a small number of wheelchairs available for daily or event hire for up to a maximum of 6 hours per day from the ADNEC First Aid Point adjacent to Hall 8 concourse.

Wheelchairs are loaned on a first come first served basis and cannot be reserved in advance.

Any request to use the ADNEC wheelchairs to be directed to the ADNEC first aid Point in hall 8 concourse area via email [email protected] or telephone 02 406 4456.

Wheelchairs are hired free of charge, but visitors will be asked to submit either one of the following to the ADNEC First aid Staff

1. The original Emirates ID card,

2. Driving License card

3. Labour Department ID Card

4. Security Deposit of AED 1000.00 which will be charged if the wheelchair is not returned.

The ADNEC Customer Happiness Centre provides business services and is located adjacent to Conference Room A and The Link. It is open from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Both IAAPA and ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi encourage cashless payments, but cash will be accepted including on-site registration.

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There is no cloakroom service available at IAAPA Expo Middle East. It is recommended to make arrangements at your hotel before arriving at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.

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A variety of coffee shops and food trucks are available throughout the venue and are accessible to all visitors

Lost and found items should be turned into the ADNEC Security Office, Level 1, Car Park B. All items will be stored securely for 6 months then handed to Abu Dhabi Police. They can be reached at +971 (0) 2 406 4164 or +972 (0) 2 406 4158 or [email protected].

There is no Nursing Mother’s room service available in ADNEC. Although you can find the Baby Changing Facilities located in all disabled toilets.

ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi has 6000 parking spaces between two on-site multi-storey carparks A &B, with an additional 700 parking spaces at the marina parking location. The daily parking ticket is 80 Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) per space.

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Only registered assistance dogs are permitted at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, please call us on +9718 002 3632 for more information.

The Prayer Rooms are located on Level 1 above Hall 4 & 5, and on Level 1 by the Aloft Hotel.

There is no Quiet/Sensory room service available at ADNEC/IAAPA Expo Middle East

Smoking is not permitted inside the venue; designated smoking areas are located outside.

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Free Wi-Fi is available in the ADNEC, but it can be slow or unreliable depending on usage. Please do not upload/download large files, stream videos, or use anything that requires substantial bandwidth, or the Wi-Fi will not work for you or anyone else.

IAAPA Central/Member Lounge will be located in level 1 above ICC hall.

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IAAPA Innovation Stage will be located in ICC hall. 

Your one-stop to get first-hand information on exhibit, sponsorship and advertising opportunities! 

Sales Office will be located in level 1 above ICC hall.

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IAAPA Operations room (Floor managers, Safety) will be located in Organizer room 12 - ICC 1 entrance. 

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In case of emergency, contact security at (02) 406 4444. IAAPA has employed several security measures to provide a safe and secure environment, including security guards and county sheriff's officers. Please be reminded that no weapons of any kind are permitted at that expo or in the venue. Because your safety is our priority, here are a few tips to remember while attending IAAPA Expo Middle East:

• If you see something, say something. Call the security office if something doesn’t seem right.
• Keep your belongings secure and close at all times.
• When you leave the show, remove your name badge.
• Make sure you provided your cell phone and an emergency contact name and phone number while registering.
• To ensure the safety of our participants, IAAPA worked with a third party agency to develop a risk assessment and emergency response plan for the exp. The IAAPA team has held training exercises to ensure the team is prepared for any situation.
• Personal safety and the security of personal effects is the responsibility of each registrant.
• No hoverboards or Segways are permitted on the trade show floor.
• NOTICE: Weapons of any kind prohibited.
• Random bag checking may take place during an Expo. Failure to consent or submit to inspection may result in denial of entry.

First Aid point is located between Halls 7 & 8.

• Personal safety and the security of personal effects is the responsibility of each registrant.
• No hoverboards or Segways are permitted on the trade show floor.
• NOTICE: Weapons of any kind prohibited.
• Random bag checking may take place during an Expo. Failure to consent or submit to inspection may result in denial of entry.

Failure to adhere to Expo Show Guidelines can result in the confiscation of name badge and removal from event.

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Travelling to IAAPA Expo Middle East

IAAPA will provide visa letters or letters of invitation for attendees and exhibitors during the registration process. Your visa letter will be sent to you by email upon completion of registration. Please contact [reg customer service email] for any additional help needed.

VIP Experience Program during IAAPA Expo Middle East

Location: ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi

Education: 12 - 15 April 2027

Show Floor: 13 - 15 April 2027

Address: Al Khaleej Al Arabi St - Al Rawdah - W59 01 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Timing: Move in 9^th – 12^th April 2027 from 9:00 am until 8:00 pm

Show days:  13^th – 14^th April 2027 from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm, 15^th April 2027 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm

Breakdown: 15^th April 4:30 until 8pm – 16^th April 9:00 am until 5:00 pm

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