VISITOR FAQ
Where and when is GESS Dubai held?
GESS Dubai is held at Dubai World Trade Centre, 12 - 14 November in Sheikh Saeed Halls 1-3, for more details and opening times visit our Venue & Travel Page
How much does it cost to attend GESS?
GESS Dubai is free of charge to visit. You can register online here.
If I’ve registered can I attend on more than one day?
Once you’ve registered you can visit GESS on any of the days the show is open and you can attend as many of our conference sessions as you like.
Do you give a certificate of attendance?
Yes all attendees who attend our conference sessions are eligible for a certificate of attendance. You will be emailed your certificate after the event.
Who is exhibiting?
A full list of all our exhibitors can be found here. Last year we had over 350+ international and local brands showcasing the very best in interactive technology, digital education supplies, virtual technology, ergonomic furniture, SEN, books, sports, science and laboratory equipment plus, many more products and solutions for your school or institution.
Who should visit?
GESS is a business to business trade exhibition and is designed for all levels of educational professionals, whether you are a head teacher, head of procurement, head of department, dean, professor, lecturer, teacher or just involved in education, there’s something for everyone. Please note that children under 16 are not permitted as this is a professional trade show, unless they are part of a pre-arranged school group. Please see our admission policy for more details.
Do you have an admissions policy?
Yes we do. No person under 16 years of age can be admitted to the GESS Dubai trade exhibition during the build-up, open period or breakdown as it is a B2B trade only event. This rule applies to exhibitors, contractors and visitors and will be rigidly enforced to comply with venue health & safety regulations. Please note that no child-care facilities are located on-site. Only children who are part of a pre-approved chaperoned school activity or pre-arranged school visit may be allowed entrance to GESS Dubai during show days.
On rare occasions that children may be taking part in pre-arranged exhibitor demonstrations or conference presentations, the organisers may allow escorted siblings into GESS Dubai on a case-by-case scenario for that period of time only, as long as the parents or guardians of the siblings report to the organisers office at least one (1) day beforehand or apply in writing one (1) day in advance so arrangements for security badges and venue clearance can be arranged. This option is not confirmed though and is still at the organisers discretion and final decision, subject to parent and/or guardian submitting a disclaimer that Tarsus Indonesia are not responsible for the welfare of said child while onsite.
Also note that GESS Dubai is a B2B trade event and the dress code is business attire and cultural clothing sensitivities must be adhered to at all times.
Will there be any conferences?
Yes, an integral part of the GESS show is our CPD-accredited conference programme which you can take a look at here. Our 2023 show had over 250+ conference sessions all free of charge to attend and featuring hands-on learning that you can put into place in the classroom immediately.
Who is speaking at GESS?
Our speaker line-up can be found here.
How do I speak at GESS Dubai?
Unfortunately, we are not taking any more speaker applications for GESS Dubai 2024.
I’d like to know more about the GESS Awards
Visit gessawards.com for full information. Please note that we are no longer taking nominations for the GESS Awards 2024.
Can students attend GESS?
GESS is a business to business trade exhibition for educational professionals, so students under the age of 16 are not eligible to attend. The only exception to this is if students are taking part in one of our conference sessions or invited to demo products on an exhibitors stand. Please see our admission policy for more details.
Can I get a visa letter?
Please ask your hotel, travel agent, or Emirates Airline (if you are travelling with them) to arrange your visa. You can find more information on the Government of Dubai website here. The organisers are unable to offer any assistance with this process.
EXHIBITOR FAQ
What stand options are available?
Please speak to one of our sales team for full details of the options available.
There are no deadlines for exhibiting at GESS, however there are deadlines for international shipping to ensure delivery of items onsite.
I’ve booked my stand, what sponsorship options are available?
We’ve plenty of exciting opportunities, whatever your budget we will put your company name firmly in the spotlight. Contact us for further information.
I’m exhibiting at GESS, what are the key deadlines that I should be aware of?
All information about exhibiting is in our exhibitor portal – you can find essential forms that you need to complete, information about deadlines and options for your catalogue and online entries.
What free marketing and promotional support do you offer to exhibitors?
As part of signing up to GESS Dubai we offer free marketing support to exhibitors, to help you get the best out of your participation in the exhibition. To find out more information contact us.
What are the opening times and venue?
GESS Dubai takes place on the 12 - 14 November at Dubai World Trade Centre, opening times for visitors are 10:00 – 18:00 on the 12 and 13 November, and 10:00 – 17:00 on the 14 November. For more information visit our venue and travel page.
For exhibitor access times please contact the team for the full schedule.
Who do I contact to get a visa letter?
If you contact the team they will be able to help you.
Exhibitor Scam Warning
Please be aware of fraudulent companies, check our official contractors lists. We never sell our visitor/exhibitor data, or ask external companies to collect your data on our behalf, anyone claiming to have this information is being dishonest!
I’d like to know more about the GESS Awards
Visit gessawards.com for full information. Please note we are not taking any more nominations for the GESS Awards 2024.
SPEAKER FAQ
How do I register to speak at GESS Dubai?
Unfortunately, we are not taking any more submissions to speak at GESS Dubai 2024.
What are the opening dates and times of GESS Dubai?
GESS Dubai runs on the 12 - 14 November 2024 at Dubai World Trade Centre, for full details of opening times and how to get there, visit our Venue & Travel page.
How will I know if my submission is successful?
We will have contacted you by end of September 2024, so if you have not heard back from us yet, unfortunately your application has not been successful.
Does GESS Dubai cover any speaker expenses?
As GESS Dubai is free of charge for attendees the organisers are unable to cover any speaker costs including travel, hotel or expenses.
I would like to invite my colleagues to see me talk?
Brilliant! They can register for free online here or we will also provide you with a digital banner/social media block for you to send out to let people know you are talking at GESS.
I’ve been accepted to talk at GESS Dubai – what now?
We will be in contact with further details, closer to the time you will be sent speaker joining instructions. We will also contact you for social media details and perhaps an interview or PR coverage to help raise awareness of your talk. If you have any more questions you can speak to a member of the conference team.