Global Health Exhibition 2026 adds three specialist zones

By AI, Created 12:22 PM UTC, June 01, 2026, /AGP/ – Registration is open for Global Health Exhibition 2026, which returns to Riyadh from Oct. 26-29 with new zones for dermatology and aesthetics, orthopaedics and rehabilitation, and dental. The expanded event is designed to draw more investors, exhibitors and healthcare leaders as Saudi Arabia’s health market keeps growing under Vision 2030.

Why it matters: - Global Health Exhibition 2026 is widening its focus into faster-growing healthcare segments, giving exhibitors new routes into Saudi Arabia’s expanding market. - The event is positioned as a major business platform for deals, partnerships and investment tied to the Kingdom’s healthcare transformation. - The new specialist zones target three markets with strong growth forecasts: dermatology and aesthetics, orthopaedics and rehabilitation, and dental.

What happened: - Registration for Global Health Exhibition 2026 is open. - The event returns to the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre from 26-29 October 2026. - The exhibition is held under the patronage of the Ministry of Health and supported by Vision 2030 and the KSA Health Sector Transformation Program. - Tahaluf organizes the event. - The exhibition will add three new specialist zones: Dermatology & Aesthetics, Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, and Dental.

The details: - The Dermatology & Aesthetics market is projected to grow from US$183.8 million in 2025 to US$361.9 million by 2034, at a 7.82% CAGR. - The Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation segment is expected to rise from US$302.3 million in 2023 to US$451.8 million by 2032, at a 5.9% CAGR. - The Dental sector is forecast to expand from US$2 billion in 2022 to US$3 billion by 2027, at an 8.4% CAGR. - The 2026 event will feature Leaders Club 100, an invitation-only network for 100 healthcare decision-makers, including ministers, CEOs, C-level executives and senior leaders. - Leaders Club 100 will include closed-door dialogues, leadership roundtables, high-level networking and a dedicated lounge with private meeting spaces. - GHE is launching Capital Xchange, an expanded investor program that will connect investors, startups and policymakers. - The investor program will include Power Breakfasts on capital deployment and policy. - Investors will also take site visits to healthcare companies, R&D centers and other investors in the KSA ecosystem. - Corporations and investors will be able to present strategic priorities directly to startups and scale-ups. - Pulse Studio will run as a live podcast studio with CEOs, changemakers, longevity experts and industry leaders. - The podcast content will be distributed after the event to extend the event’s reach year-round.

Between the lines: - The new zones signal that GHE is moving beyond a broad trade-show model and into more targeted sector-specific business development. - The investor and leadership programs suggest the event is aiming to become a deal-making hub, not just an exhibition floor. - Tahaluf is using the event’s growth to deepen Saudi Arabia’s appeal to global healthcare companies, investors and policymakers. - The 2025 edition drew more than 130,000 healthcare professional visits, 600+ speakers, 2,000+ brands and $35.5 billion in deals signed. - Eli Lilly Saudi Arabia said last year’s exhibition helped the company engage with leaders and partners shaping Saudi healthcare and that it plans to return in 2026. - Rachel Sturgess said Global Health 2026 expands into new sectors and programs to open access to broader parts of the healthcare ecosystem.

What’s next: - Organizers are inviting healthcare leaders to express interest in joining Leaders Club 100. - Investors, startups and corporates will meet through the new Capital Xchange platform and related programming. - More information and registration are available at the event website. - More information about Tahaluf is available at Tahaluf’s website.

The bottom line: - Global Health Exhibition 2026 is scaling up with new sector zones and investor-focused programming to capture more of Saudi Arabia’s healthcare growth.