ART, DESIGN & STEM FOCUSED HIGHER EDUCATION EVENT & SCHOOL FAIRS

April 13 – 18, Doha, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Dubai

We’re excited to bring the 3rd edition of the Global Art, Design & STEM Education Expo to the Middle East in 2026! This much-awaited event is designed for students who are passionate about creativity, innovation, technology, and exploring global education opportunities across Art, Design, and STEM fields.

The Expo brings top international universities together under one roof, giving students the chance to discover world-class programs, understand admissions and scholarships, receive portfolio guidance, and engage with experts who can help navigate future-focused careers. Students will also gain insights into emerging disciplines, cutting-edge technologies, and the skills needed in tomorrow’s creative and tech-driven industries.

From visual arts, animation, architecture, product design, fashion, engineering, robotics, computer science to digital innovation, the 2026 Expo helps explore diverse pathways and connect with institutions that can shape academic and professional journey of the students.

Zista Events also curates focused education platforms in areas including Hospitality, STEM, Hospitality & Business, and Art & Design, creating meaningful connections between students and leading global institutions.

FOCUS SUBJECT AREAS

Medicine

Engineering

Science

Mathematics

Biotechnology

Robotics

Health Sciences

Information Technology

Computer Science

Visual Arts

Graphic Design

Data Analytics

Artificial Intelligence

Fashion Design

Architecture

Film & Media Studies

VENUES - FALL 2026

DOHA

April 13-14

School Fairs

SHARJAH

April 15

School Fairs

ABU DHABI

April 16

School Fairs

DUBAI

April 18

Main Education Expo

Key Highlights from previous editions

14815

+ Students Impacted

55

+ Institutes Participated

19

+ Breakout sessions including masterclasses and panel discussions conducted

BENEFITS TO STUDENTS

INTERACT

with the finest institutes from across the globe

GAIN INSIGHTS

Attend breakout sessions and hear from industry & academic leaders

LEARN

about careers and programs in subject areas like Graphic design, UI/UX Design, Interior Design and more

Highlights from the previous edition

Key Highlights – GLOBAL HOSPITALITY EDUCATION EXPO 2021

17

Institutes Participated

13

Countries Represented

5

Breakout Sessions

1

panel discussion

290

+ cities and town from where students participated

580

+ schools/institutes from where students participated

Testimonials - Previous Expos

The expo was wonderfully handled by Zista Education. The event was smooth. I explored various choices and met experts who knew about the industry and the programs.

Ayush Kaira - Undergraduate Student

GHEE is truly a great platform to interact with students. I would highly recommend all to participate. The students were very keen and eager.

Nishant Suri - HTMi Singapore

I have been attending a lot of events but I would say, this one was really good. I met a lot of good students. I’m really happy. The students I met were very focused; many of them had a lot of information on Le Cordon Bleu. Moreover, they were not looking for only one specific campus, they were ready to explore our other global campuses.

Saima Siddique - Le Cordon Bleu

This was the first time I interacted with hospitality and culinary institutes from different continents. I would definitely say that the event added value to students. Overall, I think it was a very good experience.

Ms. Neena Virmani - High School Counselor, Pathways World School, Delhi

PREVIOUS PARTICIPANTS

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

The New World Playbook: Future-Ready Skills

Dean Riley

Head of Education, Expo City Dubai

M Farhan Kalim

Founder & CEO, Sorise EdTech

Dr. Maria Papadaki

Managing Director, BUiD Dubai Center for Risk and Innovation

Karl Tlais

Founder & Strategic Advisor, iAdvisory

STEM to Success: Entrepreneurial Journeys

Ahmed Hegazy

Founder & CEO, Opteam

Baldeep Singh

Founder, Revent

Pir Arkam

Founder & CEO, Proto21 3D Printing LLC

Unlocking Creative Careers

Nathalie Habib

Co-Owner & Executive Producer, Blink Studios

Fernando Pereira

CEO, xtend3D

PREVIOUS PARTICIPANTS

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SPEAKERS - PREVIOUS EDITIONS

Dean Riley

Head of Education, Expo City Dubai

Dr. Maria Papadaki

Managing Director, BUiD Dubai Center for Risk and Innovation

M Farhan Kalim

Founder & CEO, Sorise EdTech

Nathalie Habib

Co-Owner & Executive Producer, Blink Studios
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