Dubai, 23 September 2026: Forex Expo Dubai 2026 has broken its own Guinness World Records title for the Largest Attendance at a Forex Event, welcoming 23,816 attendees across two days at Dubai World Trade Centre, Halls 1 to 5. The ninth edition of the show closed on 23 September with a new benchmark for the global forex and online trading industry.
The 2026 figure surpasses the previous record of 20,021 attendees set at Forex Expo Dubai 2025. The final two-day count included 17,536 visitors, 2,898 traders, 850 IBs, 795 affiliates and 1,737 business attendees. Related coverage: Forex Expo Dubai 2026 Day 1 recap.
Emirates Insight was the official media partner of Forex Expo Dubai 2026.
What powered the record
270 exhibitors and 150 speakers spread across five stages carried the programming, with keynotes, panels and workshops running back to back through both days. Booths stayed busy from opening bell to close as traders, brokers, affiliates and fintech companies met face to face.
The show ran dedicated experiences for each core audience. Traders had their own sessions and lounges, IBs and affiliates worked from tailored meeting spaces, and business attendees moved through a targeted programme built for deal making, partnership talks and vendor scouting.
What the organiser said
"Breaking our own Guinness World Records title is an incredible achievement for Forex Expo Dubai, especially given the uncertainty across the region in the lead-up to this year's event. To see 23,816 people come through our doors and deliver a new attendance record is a testament to the strength of the trading community, the confidence of our exhibitors and partners, and the incredible work of our team. We are extremely proud of what we have achieved together," said Niyaz Mohammed, Commercial Director, HQMENA.
Why the number matters
A verified Guinness World Records title in a specific vertical is rare, and repeating one two years running is rarer still. It positions Dubai as the default meeting point for the forex and online trading industry at a time when the city has also been ranked the world's leading FinTech location in the latest Global Financial Centres Index.
For brokers, IBs and affiliates, the record confirms the show's pull as a lead generation and partnership event. For traders, it means the same weekend keeps drawing more platforms, more payment providers and more prop trading firms into one place to compare face to face.
About Forex Expo Dubai
Forex Expo Dubai is one of the region's leading gatherings for the global online trading and fintech industry. It brings together brokerages, fintech innovators, traders, investors, payment providers, IBs, affiliates and online trading technology companies under one roof. The event is a platform for business networking, technology showcases, industry insights and conversations shaping the evolution of modern finance.
Frequently asked questions
How many people attended Forex Expo Dubai 2026?
Forex Expo Dubai 2026 attracted 23,816 attendees across 22 and 23 September at Dubai World Trade Centre, setting a new Guinness World Records title for the Largest Attendance at a Forex Event.
What was the previous Guinness World Records total?
The previous record was 20,021 attendees, set at Forex Expo Dubai 2025. The 2026 edition surpassed it by 3,795 people.
Who organises Forex Expo Dubai?
Forex Expo Dubai is organised by HQMENA, with Niyaz Mohammed serving as Commercial Director. The 2026 event was the ninth edition of the show.
