Expo 2020 Dubai to Focus on Medical Advances

October 2, 2019

Dubai Exhibition Centre will host nine events in 2020 focusing on, among other things, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, robotics and 3D printing. Expo 2020 Dubai will host a series of nine cutting-edge medical conferences and specialized events at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, boosting the UAE’s growing status as a global hub for innovation.

The events—expected to attract hundreds of attendees from across the world—will be organized during the peak six months of Expo 2020 and will include a Virtual Reality (VR) and Robotics Expo alongside pediatric, orthopedic and surgery conferences, as well as events focusing on technological advances such as artificial intelligence (AI), 3D Printing and wearable technology.

The nine contracts will see MCO lease a cumulative 90,000 square meters of space.

Located within the Expo 2020 Dubai site, DEC will offer 45,000 square meters of flexible space dedicated to business events and it will remain post-Expo as part of its legacy. Other events already confirmed to take place in DEC include the World Government Summit and BlockExpo and World Blockchain Summit 2020.

Najeeb Mohammed Al-Ali, executive director of Expo 2020 Dubai Bureau, and Dr. Mohammed Abuelkhair, chief executive officer of MCO, discussed their vision for hosting cutting-edge medical conferences and expos in the UAE—especially during Expo 2020, the largest event ever staged in the Arab World—and the role of similar shows in fostering new scientific networks and building the knowledge-based economy.

“The nine cutting-edge medical conferences and specialist events that will be hosted at DEC during Expo 2020, under this significant agreement with MCO, will serve as an invaluable addition to the UAE’s medical landscape, offering an opportunity for Expo 2020’s international visitors and participants to engage in groundbreaking discussions regarding the global healthcare sector,” says Mohammed Al-Ali.

Abuelkhair adds: “Expo 2020 Dubai is a great opportunity for conference organizers such as MCO to take on new initiatives and build something unique for the future. We would like to thank the UAE Government, and Expo 2020 Dubai, for giving MCO the opportunity to show the world what the UAE has to offer in healthcare.”

The co-location of Expo 2020 and the Dubai Exhibition Centre provides a unique opportunity for business delegates to network with Expo 2020’s more than 200 participants, including nations, global multilateral organizations, businesses, educational institutions and millions of visitors. Delegates can experience all that Expo 2020 has to offer from entertainment, cuisine, cultural events, architecture, to innovation, customized journeys and immersive exhibitions.

Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) is a state-of-the-art facility that can accommodate a variety of events, making it ideal for all forms of conferences, concerts, gala dinners, exhibitions, product launches, award ceremonies and more. For more info, visit www.expo2020dubai.com.