--- title: "How to Get Leads at Aidex 2026 | DataOrigin" description: "Aidex 2026 takes place from October 21 to 22, 2026 in Geneva. Learn about the attendee profile, tickets, and how to prepare your B2B prospecting." canonical: https://dataorigin.es/en/blog/aidex-2026/ lang: en site: https://dataorigin.es llms: https://dataorigin.es/llms.txt --- ![Aidex 2026](/images/blog_events/aidex.webp) # Aidex 2026 Geneva, Switzerland | From October 21 to 22, 2026 Aidex 2026 takes place from October 21 to 22, 2026 in Geneva. Learn about the attendee profile, tickets, and how to prepare your B2B prospecting. [Web](http://www.aid-expo.com) Health & WellnessEducation & Training Joaquín Montesinos • Published September 7, 2026 Geneva hosts Aidex on 21 and 22 October 2026 at Palexpo, bringing humanitarian aid and development professionals together to address finance, partnerships and operational challenges. The programme emphasises innovation in financing and practical solutions for crisis response. ## Dates and venue for Aidex 2026 Aidex 2026 runs 21–22 October at Palexpo in Geneva. The official agenda organises the conference and exhibition around thematic pavilions and curated sessions across the two days. ## Programme highlights and dedicated zones The 2026 theme focuses on moving beyond “more with less” through innovation, partnerships and new financing approaches. Key features listed in the programme include the Innovative Finance Pavilion and Conference, which examines blended and innovative finance mechanisms, and the Duty of Care Pavilion, which addresses security, HR and staff support in challenging contexts. Aidex is co‑located with Development2030, a conference for development professionals focused on post‑2030 strategies and system change. Country pavilions will showcase national initiatives and an awards programme recognises notable innovations and humanitarian leadership. ## Attendee and speaker profile at Aidex 2026 The event’s materials identify participants from UN agencies, Red Cross and Red Crescent societies, local and international NGOs, donors, DFIs, impact investors, foundations and government actors. The speaker roster includes representatives from organisations such as WFP, ICRC, IRC, IFC and Save The Children Ventures. Selected speakers named for 2026 include Marianna Nigra of WFP–UNHRD, Avril Patterson from ICRC, Michel Botzung of the IFC‑UNHCR Joint Initiative and Nicholas Rutherford, Managing Director of AidEx & Development2030. The mix targets procurement, programming and financing audiences across humanitarian and development sectors. ## How to prepare B2B outreach at Aidex 2026 - Target pavilions that match your proposition. Visit the Innovative Finance Pavilion if your work involves blended finance; choose the Duty of Care Pavilion for security or staff welfare solutions. - Use the exhibitor list and agenda to preselect organisations and speakers you want to meet and request meetings ahead of the event. - Bring concise case studies and impact metrics tailored to humanitarian settings; institutional buyers prioritise evidence of field applicability. - Align conversations with country pavilions to surface opportunities tied to national programmes and procurement. - Leverage the co‑location with Development2030 to access development actors exploring longer‑term system change and financing options. ## Practical notes for exhibitors and delegates Registration, exhibitor enquiries and the full programme are available through the event site. Palexpo serves as the host venue and the programme outlines areas for exhibition, sponsorship and themed sessions. Prioritise the agenda slots that list speakers and sessions relevant to your outreach plan. ## Closing recommendation and official link Aidex 2026 concentrates debate on financing and operational change in humanitarian delivery; organisations must come prepared with measurable outcomes and partnership models. Review the programme and register or enquire about exhibiting at the official site [http://www.aid-expo.com](http://www.aid-expo.com) ## Looking for the Aidex 2026 exhibitor list? Sign up for free on DataOrigin to check this trade show's companies as soon as they are available and explore hundreds of other shows. [See the full list](https://dataorigin.es/app) [See how sales teams use DataOrigin](https://dataorigin.es/en/solutions/sales-teams/) ## Frequently asked questions When is Aidex 2026? Aidex 2026 takes place from October 21 to 22, 2026 in Geneva. How can I get the Aidex 2026 exhibitor list? 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