The 3rd International AYUSH Conference & Expo (IACE 2026) will be hosted at Dubai World Trade Centre from February 15 to 17, bringing together the global community of traditional and integrative healthcare experts under one platform.
Organized by Science India Forum, UAE and the World Ayurveda Foundation, with support from the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, and the Consulate General of India in Dubai, the Conference is designed to strengthen global engagement across AYUSH streams and promote policy alignment, research collaboration, and international trade.
Centered on the theme “Evidence-Based AYUSH Interventions in Mind-Body Health,” the event will examine how traditional systems can address modern health challenges through validated and research-driven approaches.
More than 1,500 delegates from approximately 40 countries are expected to participate. The program includes 11 plenary scientific sessions featuring 31 distinguished international speakers. The Conference received over 1,200 research submissions, with 452 abstracts selected for presentation, reflecting strong global academic participation.
Key focus areas include mental health integration, lifestyle and metabolic disorders, cancer care through mind-body approaches, autoimmune disease management, women and child health, gut–brain axis science, neuroprotective research, psycho-neuro-endocrine-immune integration, and longevity strategies.
A dedicated AYUSH Expo will feature 45 exhibitors representing hospitals, pharmaceutical manufacturers, research bodies, and educational institutions. The Expo, supported by AYUSHEXCIL, is projected to attract more than 50,000 visitors and will facilitate Government-to-Government, Business-to-Business, and Business-to-Consumer networking.
An International Delegate Assembly with policymakers and regulators will explore strategic cooperation pathways, while workshops on Marma therapy, research methodology, and emerging AYUSH domains will focus on skill development and innovation.
Dubai’s recognition of AYUSH systems within its healthcare ecosystem, combined with insurance coverage and global connectivity, positions the emirate as a strategic international gateway for expanding traditional medicine markets.
IACE 2026 is expected to serve as a milestone event in advancing sustainable global growth, scientific validation, and collaborative expansion of AYUSH systems worldwide.
