ABOUT THE FAIR
The Elevator Show is an internationally oriented trade fair with a clear focus on the elevator and lifting technology industry. It takes place every two years at the renowned Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) – one of the leading exhibition and event venues in the Middle East. Organized by AFAG Messen und Ausstellungen GmbH, an experienced German trade fair company, The Elevator Show brings together industry leaders and professionals from around the globe to showcase and discuss innovations, efficiency solutions, and future perspectives in vertical mobility.
The event is aimed at international elevator manufacturers, suppliers, installers, architects, engineers, project developers, planners, and investors who are not only seeking new technologies but are also looking to build valuable business connections and partnerships. A particular emphasis is placed on addressing the specific needs of the MENA region, India, and other emerging markets that play a key role in global urbanization and high-rise architecture.
The exhibition portfolio is highly specialized and grounded in the technical developments of the sector. It includes complete elevator systems, controls, cabins, doors, mechanical components, as well as IoT-based maintenance solutions, AI-powered diagnostic systems, and smart elevator technologies. In addition, escalators, moving walkways, and other solutions for vertical and horizontal mobility are also featured—technologies that are especially in demand for large-scale, modern construction projects.
Key topics include digitalization, sustainability, safety management, and the aesthetic and functional integration of elevator systems into architectural concepts. As such, the show appeals not only to technical experts but also to designers and professionals from the fields of architecture and urban planning. The offering is rounded out by services related to installation, modernization, and after-sales management—making The Elevator Show a comprehensive platform for the entire industry value chain.
Workshops, expert lectures, and networking events provide opportunities for in-depth exchange on industry trends, regulatory developments, and best practices. These elements make The Elevator Show not just a product showcase, but a hub for knowledge transfer and strategic input on the future of urban mobility.
The Dubai World Trade Centre stands out as a venue thanks to its state-of-the-art infrastructure, excellent international accessibility via the nearby Dubai International Airport, and its location in the heart of a city that epitomizes vertical architecture and technological vision. Dubai is renowned as a global center of spectacular construction projects, making it the ideal host city for a trade fair dedicated to the future of vertical mobility.
The Elevator Show is far from an off-the-shelf trade fair – it is a strategic meeting point for everyone looking to actively shape the elevator market of tomorrow, set against the dynamic backdrop of one of the world’s fastest-growing metropolises.
The The Elevator Show will take place on 3 days from Monday, 21. September to Wednesday, 23. September 2026 in Dubai.