Conference

Baby & Kids Expo 2026

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Baby & Kids Expo 2026 ran Oct 22–24, 2026 at Dubai Exhibition Centre, South Halls S11, S13 and S15 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. ConferenceGrid lists 24 speakers and 10 sessions. Dates for the next edition are not announced yet.

Lineup updated Oct 18, 2026 · dates verified May 4, 2026

The Baby and Kids Expo 2026 is the biggest maternity, baby and toddler event in the Middle East. It brings families and expectant parents as well as distributors, retailers and industry buyers under one roof with the world’s leading mother, baby and early year brands. The event covers a wide selection of products and serves as an opportunity to discover the…

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24Speakers
0Sponsors
10Sessions
21Companies · in total

Speakers

Programmed at Baby, in alphabetical order.

Ahmed Heshmat
Sales Director · Areen East & West
Ali El Hagar
Managing Director · MAPYR International General Trading
Bhavna Buttan
Founder & Chief Partner · Cerce Consulting
Chirin Khawatmi
Managing Director · Andador
Dubai Exhibition Centre
Farah Ahmed
Founder and CEO · The Baby Garage
Farzanah Ally
CEO · Babyhood Australia
Gianmarco Viale
Head of Global Business Development & Co-owner · Anteprima Brands International
Hanan Ezzeldin
Founder · The Family Hub
Iram Khan
CEO & Founder · Super Duper Studio, Dubai
Irfan Porbanderwalla
CEO - India, Middle East & Africa · Cybex
Jack Stratten
Director · Insider Trends
Jozie Habib
CEO & Founder · Mummazone Medical Equipment & Trading
Katie Chambers
Journalist and Broadcaster
Massimiliano Spalazzi
Group CEO · Mumzworld
Melonie Karriem
Founder & Host · Let's Talk Early Years Podcast and Conferences
Mitin Chakraborty
Head of Marketing · Babyshop
Nahla Olabi
Co-founder · Kojokaru Toys
Paul Nakhlé
CEO · Toys R Us & Babies R Us, Berytrade
Pierre-Yves Renoir
Owner / Startup Investor (Former Owner of MAPYR) · OPYMA
Sakshi Rastogi
General Manager Category Management (Centrepoint E-commerce) · Landmark Group
Samir Misra
Senior Vice President and Head – Retail · Babyshop

Agenda

Selected from 10 sessions.

  • 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM 22 October, Thursday

    Opening Keynote: The New Childhood Economy – Building the Future Families Want

    A significant transformation is unfolding in how societies nurture and invest in the next generation, reshaping family life, consumer behaviour and the global economy. In the UAE Y…

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  • 10:30 AM - 11:10 AM 22 October, Thursday

    Panel Discussion: Redesigning Kids Retail – Building Lifetime Value in the Emerging Family Ecosystem

    The baby and kids category is evolving from a product-led market into a connected ecosystem spanning retail, healthcare, education and digital services all competing to build lifel…

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  • 11:10 AM - 11:30 AM 22 October, Thursday

    In Conversation: Innovating in a Category Built on Trust

    Through the case of Cybex’s recent expansion into the Middle East, this fireside chat explores how innovation, safety and trust intersect in a rapidly evolving industry. Join Irfan…

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  • 11:30 AM - 12:05 PM 22 October, Thursday

    Market Update: The New Consumer Reality – How Families are Buying Now

    What are families prioritising now? Where are they still willing to spend? Which behaviours are temporary responses to disruption, and which represent longer-term shifts? This sess…

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  • 12:05 PM - 12:45 PM 22 October, Thursday

    Panel Discussion: The Power of Play – Toys that Teach and Connect Cultures

    This session explores the latest toys and trends in play-based learning, from in-demand STEAM toys nurturing creativity and technical skills, Montessori-inspired designs encouragin…

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  • 12:45 PM - 1:00 PM 22 October, Thursday

    China’s Baby & Childcare Market: Evolution, Innovation and Global Trends

    A look into how China's baby and childcare market keeps growing despite falling birth rates. The session covers the shift from price to value, the digital parent journey, how consu…

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  • 1:45 PM - 2:25 PM 22 October, Thursday

    Panel Discussion: Commercial Innovation – Shaping the Next Generation of Family-Focused Retail

    Innovation in baby and kids retail is moving beyond products, transforming how families shop, learn and connect. From AI-driven personalization, rapid-delivery models, and immersiv…

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  • 2:25 PM - 3:00 PM 22 October, Thursday

    In Conversation: Retail Experience of the Future – Designing Play & Purchase Destinations

    Explore the future of retail with experiential destinations that go beyond traditional shopping, blending learning, play and personalised services. Discover how play-and-purchase e…

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  • 3:00 PM - 3:40 PM 22 October, Thursday

    Panel Discussion: Conscious Parenting – A Driver for Family-Focused Sustainable Retail?

    As families across the Middle East redefine what it means to raise the next generation, demand is accelerating for sustainable, ethical, and health-conscious solutions across child…

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Quick answers

When is Baby & Kids Expo 2026?
Baby & Kids Expo 2026 ran Oct 22–24, 2026 at Dubai Exhibition Centre, South Halls S11, S13 and S15 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Where is Baby & Kids Expo 2026 held?
Baby & Kids Expo 2026 was held at Dubai Exhibition Centre, South Halls S11, S13 and S15 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Who is speaking at Baby & Kids Expo 2026?
ConferenceGrid lists 24 speakers, including Ahmed Heshmat (Sales Director, Areen East & West), Ali El Hagar (Managing Director, MAPYR International General Trading) and Bhavna Buttan (Founder & Chief Partner, Cerce Consulting).
Company intelligence

An audience of 21 companies, parsed from the program.

21 companies in attendance.

The numbers below are derived from the speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors on this page, cross-referenced into one ledger. They are the only thing here that 10times.com cannot tell you.

Who's in the room
0All threespeak · spons · exh
0Sponsoringsponsor only
21Speakingspeaker only
Speakers by seniority

88% of the speakers carry senior titles: C-suite, Founder, VP, or Director-level.

  • C-suite938%
  • Founder / Owner521%
  • VP-level14%
  • Director / Head of625%
  • Manager / Lead14%
  • Other roles28%

Of 24 speakers · classified by free-text title

Most-represented companies
#CompanyRolesSpeakers
1Babyshop2
2Andador1
3Anteprima Brands International1
4Areen East & West1
5Babyhood Australia1
6Cerce Consulting1
7Cybex1
8Insider Trends1
9Kojokaru Toys1
10Landmark Group1
11Let's Talk Early Years Podcast and Conferences1
12Made by Nature1
13MAPYR International General Trading1
14Mummazone Medical Equipment & Trading1
Sponsors by tier

Tiers were not disclosed for this event.