The DIA Middle East & Africa Conference 2026 takes place on 20-21 October 2026 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Abu Dhabi, UAE. Organised by DIA (Drug Information Association), it is DIA's flagship regional platform for regulatory harmonisation, reliance models, digital transformation, artificial intelligence in regulatory systems, pharmacovigilance, clinical research, market access, and sustainable healthcare solutions.
The conference brings together regulatory authorities, industry leaders, academics, patient representatives, international organisations and healthcare stakeholders from across the Middle East, Africa and beyond to exchange insights, strengthen partnerships and advance more efficient, transparent and collaborative healthcare systems across the MEA region.
Why attend: collaborate with health authority representatives and key industry leaders from across the MEA region and contribute to shaping the future regulatory landscape; connect with 300+ participants representing countries throughout the Middle East and Africa and beyond; discuss new strategies and processes to be implemented across the region; and learn how reliance, harmonisation initiatives and collaboration contribute to efficient and sustainable regulatory systems.
Who you will meet: representatives from regulatory authorities across the Middle East, Africa and international markets; experts from industry, academia and patient organisations; and stakeholders working on the full medicines lifecycle, regulatory strategy and innovation, manufacturing, and clinical trials in the MEA region.
The programme features practical sessions, town halls, workshops, think tanks and networking discussions covering regional regulatory developments, pharmacovigilance, AI in regulatory systems, digitalisation and sustainable healthcare solutions. Exhibition and sponsorship opportunities are available for organisations active in the region.
Note: parts of the organiser's page also reference a Spring 2027 edition; the confirmed 2026 dates published on the registration page are 20-21 October 2026 in Abu Dhabi. Registration questions: Hala.Diab@diaglobal.org.
