The region’s most definitive platform for the food and grocery retail and foodservice
ecosystem returns for its 3rd edition.

UAERG Food Service Forum and IMAGES RetailME Food Business Forum 2026 arrive
at a decisive moment for the industry.

Food is no longer just a category or format. It is an economy in motion. This reality
defines the 2026 agenda and theme:
Fuelling the Next Food Economy

Built as a 360-degree ecosystem of high-level conferences, immersive exhibitions,
strategic networking and industry-defining awards, the platform convenes the
brightest minds, boldest brands and most forward-thinking leaders shaping the future
of food business in the Middle East and beyond.

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TWO PARALLEL TRACKS.

ONE DAY.

will convene leaders across food and grocery retail, food service, distribution,
technology and investment to shape what comes next.
What’s In It For The

Food & Grocery Ecosystem?

If you manufacture, distribute, fund, power or enable food and grocery retail, this is your room.

You get direct access to:

  • CXOs and category heads from leading hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience and specialty chains
  • Buying teams evaluating new products, technologies and supply solutions
  • Retail leaders investing in scale, efficiency and differentiation
  • Decision-makers shaping regional expansion strategies
  • Private label and category strategy leaders shaping assortment decisions
  • Supply chain and operations heads optimising sourcing, logistics and scale

Why Exhibit

  • Brand Demo Kiosks
  • Product Launch Platform
  • Sampling and Live Demonstrations
  • Networking with Category Heads, Procurement Heads and Buying Teams
  • Conference Session Partnerships
  • Tailored Brand Promotion Opportunities
  • Thought Leadership Platforms
What’s In It For The

Food Service Ecosystem?

If you supply, power or enable restaurants, cafés, QSR chains & nightlife concepts, this is where the region’s decision-makers gather.

You get direct access to:

  • Leadership teams from fine dining restaurants, cafés and lounges
  • Decision-makers from pubs, bars, clubs and nightlife concepts
  • Operators behind international fast-food franchises
  • Founders of high-growth homegrown foodservice concepts
  • The region’s leading culinary creators and experience-builders
  • Senior foodservice professionals shaping menus, formats and guest experience

Why Exhibit

  • Boost Channel Partnerships
  • Build Brand Visibility
  • Direct B2B Market Access
  • Expand Market Reach
  • Network with Buying and Purchasing Heads
  • Showcase Product Innovation

Brands Participated Over the Years

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