The 3rd International AYUSH Conference & Expo (IACE 2026) will take place from 15–17 February 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, positioning the UAE once again at the center of global dialogue on traditional and integrative healthcare systems.
Jointly organized by the Science India Forum, UAE and the World Ayurveda Foundation, with the support of the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, and the Consulate General of India in Dubai, the Conference aims to highlight the rapid global expansion of AYUSH systems and strengthen international collaboration.
Held under the central theme, “Evidence-Based AYUSH Interventions in Mind-Body Health,” IACE 2026 will convene over 1,500 delegates from more than 40 countries. Participants include policymakers, researchers, academicians, industry leaders, practitioners, and students representing Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa, and Homeopathy.
The scientific program will feature 11 plenary sessions led by 31 internationally renowned speakers discussing research advancements, clinical integration, and policy frameworks shaping the future of integrative medicine. The Conference received over 1,200 research abstracts globally, of which 352 have been selected for oral presentations and 100 for poster sessions following a rigorous peer-review process.
Sub-themes will address key global health priorities including mental health mainstreaming, metabolic and lifestyle disorders, oncology integration, women and child health, autoimmune diseases, gut–brain axis research, psycho-neuro-endocrine-immune (PNEI) integration, and healthy ageing.
A major highlight of IACE 2026 is the AYUSH Expo, supported by AYUSHEXCIL, featuring 45 exhibition stalls from hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and educational organizations. The Expo is expected to attract more than 50,000 visitors, offering structured G2G, B2B, and B2C engagement platforms to boost trade, research collaboration, and investment opportunities.
Specialized workshops on research writing, Varma and Marma therapy, AYUSH agro-veterinary applications, and emerging integrative approaches will further enhance professional capacity building.
Dubai’s global connectivity, official recognition of AYUSH systems in the UAE healthcare framework, and insurance coverage for AYUSH therapies make it a strategic global hub for the expansion of traditional medicine.
With strong institutional backing and international participation, IACE 2026 is set to reinforce India’s leadership in the global AYUSH ecosystem and accelerate evidence-based integration worldwide.
