EVENTS

IAB MENA hosts a number of events through the year. These vary in scale, frequency and topic. Some will be webinars, while some will be in-person. For our members, these will be mostly free or low cost and provide an opportunity to engage with peers on a broad range of topics in different formats, such as Measurement roundtables, Channel Development webinars, Networking opportunities and DEI workshops.

Typically we host at least 4-6 in person events per year including General Assembly in Feb, Adspend release in June and 2 additional events alongside Masterclasses, webinars, small discussions forums and joint events.

Scroll down to see current schedule and subscribe to the newsletter mailer and follow our Linkedin Page to keep up to date.

September 2026

Growth Series Webinar: CTV in MENA: Understanding the Market, Ecosystem and Growth Opportunity

This webinar will explore the latest insights into the MENA Connected TV market, including IAB MENA’s CTV Ecoscape, market landscape, and advertising spend estimates. We’ll examine how the ecosystem is evolving, the roles of broadcasters, streaming platforms, device manufacturers, technology providers, and measurement partners, and where the greatest opportunities for growth lie. The session will […]
07 Sep
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online

Growth Series Webinar: Understanding Video Consumption in the UAE: Navigating a Streaming-First Video Ecosystem

The UAE has become one of the region’s most connected and streaming-led video markets, where audiences move seamlessly between subscription streaming services, video platforms, live television, and broadcaster streaming environments. Platform choice is increasingly driven by convenience, premium content, and social discovery, creating new opportunities—and new challenges—for advertisers and media owners. This webinar will explore […]
08 Sep
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online

Growth Series Webinar: Understanding Video Consumption in Saudi Arabia: How Audiences Discover, Watch and Engage with Video

Saudi Arabia is one of the fastest-evolving video markets in the region, where streaming growth, live television, social platforms, and regional content continue to shape how audiences consume video. While new platforms are transforming viewing habits, live TV remains central for sports, news, and cultural moments, creating a unique hybrid ecosystem unlike many global markets. […]
09 Sep
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online

Growth Series Webinar: Making the Most of the CTV Opportunity in MENA:

This webinar will explore how brands, agencies, publishers, and technology partners can unlock the full potential of CTV by balancing reach and frequency, measuring performance across the full marketing funnel, and maximising the premium attention and engagement that CTV environments deliver. The discussion will also examine how innovation, evolving adtech infrastructure, and greater transparency are […]
10 Sep
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online

2026 Creator Marketing Forum

Join industry leaders from across the creator ecosystem for a morning of insights, discussion, and networking focused on the next chapter of creator marketing. From the creator economy's growing role in integrated marketing strategies to measurement, trust, governance, and the rise of podcasting, the event brings together brands, agencies, platforms, and creators to share perspectives, case studies, and practical learnings shaping the future of the industry.
15 Sep
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
In-person

AI, Adtech and Me

AI is becoming the operating system for the advertising industry. From the way consumers discover brands to how campaigns are planned, bought, measured and optimised, artificial intelligence is reshaping every part of the media ecosystem. Publishers are redefining their business models, agencies are reinventing their value proposition, creators are influencing AI-driven discovery, and entirely new […]
21 Sep
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
November 2026

2026 ATS – ExchangeWire

IAB MENA is partnering with ExchangeWire to  bring the ATS experience to Dubai on the week of November 23rd 2026, recognising the region’s growing influence within the evolving media and marketing landscape.
24 Nov
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
In-person
No event found!
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 2026

Growth Series Webinar: CTV in MENA: Understanding the Market, Ecosystem and Growth Opportunity

This webinar will explore the latest insights into the MENA Connected TV market, including IAB MENA’s CTV Ecoscape, market landscape, and advertising spend estimates. We’ll examine how the ecosystem is evolving, the roles of broadcasters, streaming platforms, device manufacturers, technology providers, and measurement partners, and where the greatest opportunities for growth lie. The session will […]
07 Sep
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online

Growth Series Webinar: Understanding Video Consumption in the UAE: Navigating a Streaming-First Video Ecosystem

The UAE has become one of the region’s most connected and streaming-led video markets, where audiences move seamlessly between subscription streaming services, video platforms, live television, and broadcaster streaming environments. Platform choice is increasingly driven by convenience, premium content, and social discovery, creating new opportunities—and new challenges—for advertisers and media owners. This webinar will explore […]
08 Sep
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online

Growth Series Webinar: Understanding Video Consumption in Saudi Arabia: How Audiences Discover, Watch and Engage with Video

Saudi Arabia is one of the fastest-evolving video markets in the region, where streaming growth, live television, social platforms, and regional content continue to shape how audiences consume video. While new platforms are transforming viewing habits, live TV remains central for sports, news, and cultural moments, creating a unique hybrid ecosystem unlike many global markets. […]
09 Sep
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online

Growth Series Webinar: Making the Most of the CTV Opportunity in MENA:

This webinar will explore how brands, agencies, publishers, and technology partners can unlock the full potential of CTV by balancing reach and frequency, measuring performance across the full marketing funnel, and maximising the premium attention and engagement that CTV environments deliver. The discussion will also examine how innovation, evolving adtech infrastructure, and greater transparency are […]
10 Sep
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online

2026 Creator Marketing Forum

Join industry leaders from across the creator ecosystem for a morning of insights, discussion, and networking focused on the next chapter of creator marketing. From the creator economy's growing role in integrated marketing strategies to measurement, trust, governance, and the rise of podcasting, the event brings together brands, agencies, platforms, and creators to share perspectives, case studies, and practical learnings shaping the future of the industry.
15 Sep
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
In-person

AI, Adtech and Me

AI is becoming the operating system for the advertising industry. From the way consumers discover brands to how campaigns are planned, bought, measured and optimised, artificial intelligence is reshaping every part of the media ecosystem. Publishers are redefining their business models, agencies are reinventing their value proposition, creators are influencing AI-driven discovery, and entirely new […]
21 Sep
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
November 2026

2026 ATS – ExchangeWire

IAB MENA is partnering with ExchangeWire to  bring the ATS experience to Dubai on the week of November 23rd 2026, recognising the region’s growing influence within the evolving media and marketing landscape.
24 Nov
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
In-person
No event found!

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