Global Art, Design & STEM – School Tours & Education Expos – Middle East

Global Art, Design & STEM
School Tours & Education Expo

Middle East 2026

Doha, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi & Dubai

April 13 – April 18

The Global Art, Design & STEM School Tours and Education Expo will take place across Doha, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai in Spring 2026.

The education expo is a premier platform connecting top institutions in Art, Design, Creative Technology and STEM with passionate, career-driven students. Since 2020, it has built a strong presence across India and the Middle East through high-impact events featuring speaker sessions, industry talks, and workshops that go beyond admissions to inspire the next generation of creative professionals.

The school tour offers a valuable opportunity for institutions to visit schools and engage directly with talented students and counselors in a region witnessing growing interest in creative and STEM-focused careers.

Why Participate?

Meet Pre-Screened, Motivated Students

Engage with UG & PG students and high schoolers actively exploring programs in Art, Design, Science, and Technology.

Boost Brand Visibility

Gain exposure in key markets via curated school tours, digital campaigns, and pre-event promotions.

Strategic Networking Opportunities

Interact with university reps, industry professionals, and academic stakeholders to build lasting partnerships.

Showcase Your Strengths

Present your programs, admissions, faculty, and alumni through personalized interactions and breakout sessions.

Access to Counselors

Connect with school counselors and educators who guide student choices and influence academic decisions.

Establish Regional Presence

Strengthen your institution’s footprint in the UAE—an emerging hub for STEAM and creative education.

Dates & Cities

School Tours, DOHA

13th – 14th April 2026,
(5 – 6 Schools)

School Tours, SHARJAH

15th April 2026,
( 2 -3 Schools)

School Tours, ABU DHABI

16th April 2026,
(2 – 3 Schools)

Education Expo, DUBAI

18th April 2026,
Venue to be announced

Focus Subject Areas

Engineering
Product Design
Science
Mathematics

Biotechnology
Robotics
Health Sciences
Information Technology

Computer Science
Visual Arts
Graphic Design
Data Analytics

Artificial Intelligence
Fashion Design
Architecture
Film & Media Studies

Target Audience

Some of our past participants

Testimonials

Meeting qualified students can be a challenge but Zista helps me identify students who are most likely to be interested in

Cleveland Institute of Art, USA

Zista provides a truly excellent series of events which allow our university to speak to potential UG and PG students focussed solely on Art and Design subject areas. The events in major cities attract high quality students who are seeking to invest in an international education experience.

University of Dundee, UK

Overall, It was a great experience for us. The quality of leads were high at all the locations and showed great potential. The app was user friendly and it was extremely easy to capture leads, add notes and qualify them.

Istituto Marangoni, Italy

Zista Events Art & Design Fair was my first event in India and set a high standard. Information and communication leading up to the event was helpful and clear, ensuring that I clearly understood how to prepare for my trip. On the ground, staff onsite were extremely helpful in helping me navigate through the event. In speaking with my peers from other Universities, they all confirmed that this is a must attend event!

NSCAD, Canada

As always, Zista really comes through with quality events, often exceeding expectations. It is a truly attentive and thoughtful team, and we always meet wonderful students and have a terrific time all around.

College for Creative Studies, USA

I have been a part of the Zista Art and Design Expo and it has always exceeded my expectations. A dynamic and interactive experience for both the students and the university delegates. We at Leeds Arts University look forward to a continued relationship with them.

Leeds Arts University, UK