AidEx
AidEx is a UK-registered events company operating the world's largest annual aid and development conference in Geneva, plus satellite events in Nairobi and London, earning revenue from exhibition stands and sponsorships while providing free delegate access to 3,000+ humanitarian professionals from 80+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersLe Grand-saconnex, Switzerland
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What AidEx does
AidEx Geneva Limited is a privately held UK-registered events company that organises large-scale in-person conferences and exhibitions for the humanitarian aid and international development sector. Its flagship event, AidEx Geneva, held annually at Palexpo in Geneva (21–22 October 2026), is positioned as the world's largest annual event for aid and development, attracting over 3,000 delegates from 80+ countries and more than 200 exhibiting organisations spanning UN agencies, international and local NGOs, government bodies, donors, foundations, and private-sector suppliers. The company operates a portfolio of four interconnected events: AidEx Geneva (flagship), AidEx Nairobi (regional East Africa satellite), Development2030 (co-located global development event owned by AidEx Geneva Ltd), and the Humanitarian Finance Summit in London (jointly convened with the Humanitarian Finance Forum).
AidEx does not develop proprietary technology products. Its core capabilities sit in event production, audience aggregation, content programming, sponsorship sales, and brand-led convening — supported by standard third-party platforms such as reg.buzz (delegate registration) and DotDigital (email marketing). The portfolio of programmatic features within the flagship event — the Innovative Finance Pavilion, Duty of Care Pavilion, Private Sector Engagement Pavilion, Country Pavilions (UK, Denmark, Japan, Norway, US, China), the Aid Innovation Challenge, the Humanitarian Hero of the Year Award, the Young Humanitarian Hero Award, and the Innovative Finance Programme of the Year Award — functions as both content IP and inventory for commercial packaging.
The business model is B2B and event-driven. Visitor delegate attendance is free (freemium), creating a high-value audience of 3,000+ humanitarian professionals; revenue is generated indirectly through exhibition stand fees and sponsorship packages sold to organisations seeking access to that consolidated audience. Headline and sector sponsors (e.g., eHealth Africa as Headline Sponsor, Deloitte, Fleet Forum, Pharma.Aero) and 200+ exhibitors across logistics, medical, pharmaceuticals, shelter, WASH, financial services, vehicles, consultancies, media, and technology supply the bulk of revenue. Pricing for exhibitor stands and sponsorship packages is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, and no external funding rounds have been recorded.
AidEx firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AidEx
- Legal name
- AidEx Geneva Limited
- Website
- https://aid-expo.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- AidEx is a UK-registered events company operating the world's largest annual aid and development conference in Geneva, plus satellite events in Nairobi and London, earning revenue from exhibition stands and sponsorships while providing free delegate access to 3,000+ humanitarian professionals from 80+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AidEx industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Humanitarian Aid Conferences & Exhibitions
- NAICS
- Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Professional & Certification Expos Organizers (THAHABAD)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- General & Multi-Industry Trade Show Organizers (THAHABAA)
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Where AidEx is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Le Grand-saconnex
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
AidEx business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others
Revenue model
- Exhibition Stand Fees: Organisations pay to book exhibition stands at AidEx events to showcase products, services, and projects to the humanitarian and development community. Over 200 organisations take part across logistics, medical, pharmaceuticals, shelter, WASH, financial services, vehicles, consultancies, media, technology, donors, not-for-profit and multilateral sectors.
- Sponsorship Packages: Organisations sponsor features, pavilions, and content within the event in exchange for visibility, branding, and access to the delegate audience. Sponsors include headline sponsors, media partners, and sector-specific sponsors.
- Delegate Registration (Free for Visitors): AidEx Geneva is free to attend for visitors. The visitor delegate base (3000+ professionals from 80+ countries) is the audience that exhibitors and sponsors pay to access. Revenue is indirect — derived from the commercial value of the audience rather than direct ticket sales.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Freemium | One time | Visitor attendance — free entry |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels10 records
AidEx product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AidEx organises and hosts large-scale in-person conferences and exhibitions for the humanitarian aid and international development sector. Its flagship AidEx Geneva event convenes over 3,000 delegates from 80+ countries and 200+ exhibiting organisations annually at Palexpo, Geneva, complemented by AidEx Nairobi, the co-located Development2030 event, and the Humanitarian Finance Summit in London. Revenue is generated from paid exhibition stand bookings and sponsorship packages; visitor delegate attendance is free.
Product overview
AidEx is an event-based company that operates a portfolio of conferences, exhibitions, and awards programs for the humanitarian aid and development sector. The core offering includes AidEx Geneva (the world's largest annual aid and development event co-located with Development2030), AidEx Nairobi (regional East Africa event), and the Humanitarian Finance Summit. The events feature themed pavilions including Innovative Finance, Duty of Care, Private Sector Engagement, and Country Pavilions. The company also manages awards programs including the Humanitarian Hero of the Year Award, Young Humanitarian Hero of the Year Award, Aid Innovation Challenge, and Innovative Finance Programme of the Year Award. AidEx is not a software product company; it does not offer API services, AI capabilities, or technical integrations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- AidEx Geneva The world's largest annual event for aid and development, bringing together 3,000+ delegates from 80+ countries including UN agencies, NGOs, government, donors, foundations, and the private sector. The event features an exhibition marketplace (200+ organisations), multi-track conference sessions, themed pavilions (Innovative Finance, Duty of Care, Private Sector Engagement, Country Pavilions), awards programmes, and networking. Visitor attendance is free; revenue is generated from exhibition stand fees and sponsorship packages.
- AidEx Nairobi A regional satellite event focused on aid and development within East Africa, modelled on AidEx Geneva with exhibition, conference content, and networking. Free for visitors; revenue from exhibitor and sponsor fees. Previous edition (2026) attracted UNICEF, UNHCR, WFP, IRC, Kenya Red Cross, Oxfam and UNOPS.
- Development2030 A global event co-located with AidEx Geneva, uniting international development actors in pursuit of sustainable development goals. Each year focuses on three specific SDGs. Owned by AidEx Geneva Ltd alongside AidEx Geneva and AidEx Nairobi.
- Humanitarian Finance Summit A platform jointly convened by AidEx and the Humanitarian Finance Forum (HFF) for senior public and private sector leaders to discuss emerging Humanitarian Innovative Finance. Held annually in London.
Quantifiable outcome
- 3000+ delegates from 80+ countries attend AidEx Geneva annually
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use AidEx
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
AidEx technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AidEx partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.
- Development2030coreDevelopment2030 is a global event co-located with AidEx Geneva, uniting international development actors in pursuit of sustainable development goals. By registering for AidEx, delegates also gain access to Development2030. The two events bring humanitarian aid and international development professionals under one roof. Development2030 is owned by AidEx Geneva Ltd alongside AidEx Geneva and AidEx Nairobi.
- Humanitarian Finance ForumcoreThe Humanitarian Finance Summit is jointly convened by AidEx and the Humanitarian Finance Forum (HFF). It is a platform for senior public and private sector leaders to discuss the emerging field of Humanitarian Innovative Finance. It takes place annually in London (26th February 2026, returning 2027).
- eHealth AfricaflagshipeHealth Africa (eHA) is the Headline Sponsor of AidEx. Founded in 2009 with a mission to build stronger health systems in Africa through data-driven solutions and technology, eHealth Africa has partnered with local governments since 2012. As headline sponsor, they receive prominent branding and visibility across the event.
- DeloitteflagshipDeloitte is a sponsor of AidEx. Deloitte is a leading accounting and advisory company in Switzerland providing industry-specific services in Audit & Assurance, Consulting, Financial Advisory, Risk Advisory and Tax & Legal. Deloitte professionals participate as speakers and judges (e.g., Julius Hill, EMEA IAD Sector Lead, on the Aid Innovation Challenge judging panel).
- EMIC MediaminorEMIC Media is a media partner of AidEx. EMIC Media is a marketing solutions and media company, pioneering in constructive media for international development and communications since 2007. As a media partner, they extend promotional reach into their audience.
- Fleet ForumminorFleet Forum is a non-profit organisation inspiring better, cleaner, safer and more effective transport around the world, established in 2003 through collaboration of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and NGOs. Fleet Forum hosts workshops at AidEx (e.g., the Fleet Collaboration Challenge) and partners on content delivery.
- Pharma.AerominorPharma.Aero is a media partner of AidEx. It is an international cross-industry collaboration platform dedicated to advancing logistics across Life Science and MedTech sectors, bringing together nearly 100 manufacturers and logistics providers. As a media partner, they promote the event to their network.
- ReliefWebminorReliefWeb is a partner of AidEx. ReliefWeb is a humanitarian information service provided by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). As a partner, they help promote the event to their readership of humanitarian professionals.
- Small International Development Charities Network (SIDCN)minorSIDCN is a partner of AidEx. SIDCN is a UK-based charitable incorporated organisation that supports, connects, and champions small charities working across the globe through peer learning, collaboration, and advocacy.
- IMPACTminorIMPACT is a media partner of AidEx. IMPACT is a media platform dedicated to nonprofits, civil society organisations, and socially conscious businesses, amplifying voices that inspire change through iMPACT Magazine and website.
- Al-Khair FoundationflagshipAl-Khair Foundation was a sponsor of AidEx Nairobi 2026. The foundation supports humanitarian and development causes and sponsored the event to gain visibility among East Africa's humanitarian community.
- LogenixminorLogenix was a sponsor of AidEx Nairobi 2026. Logenix is a logistics and supply chain company serving the humanitarian sector in East Africa and beyond.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
AidEx competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Cvent: Leading event management software platform powering registration, attendee engagement and analytics for corporate events. Relevant as an enabling technology provider to event organisers rather than a direct competitor.
- Bizzabo: Event experience and management platform used by B2B conference organisers for registration, networking and analytics. Comparable as a technology enabler serving the same conference-organiser customer segment AidEx operates in.
- IAEE (International Association of Exhibitions and Events): Global trade association for the exhibitions and events industry, representing exhibition organisers and suppliers. Relevant as the ecosystem trade body for the same exhibition organiser category AidEx belongs to.
Broad incumbents
- Reed Exhibitions (RX): Global exhibitions organiser with a portfolio of large B2B trade shows across multiple industries. Relevant as an established incumbent in the professional trade show and conference business model that AidEx also operates.
- Informa plc: Largest global events and exhibitions operator running hundreds of B2B trade shows and conferences across sectors. Comparable as a large incumbent B2B exhibition organiser, though AidEx operates at a much smaller scale in a single niche.
- dmg events: International events company running large B2B exhibitions and conferences across energy, construction, hospitality and humanitarian sectors (e.g., Big 5, ADIPEC). Comparable as a global exhibition organiser with a similar freemium/sponsor-driven revenue model.
- Clarion Events: UK-based events organiser running defence, security and trade exhibitions including DSEI and the World Borderpol Congress. Comparable as a UK-headquartered B2B exhibitions business serving government and institutional buyers, similar to AidEx's institutional/humanitarian audience.
- Messe Frankfurt: One of the world's largest trade fair companies, operating exhibitions across consumer goods, textiles, automotive and security. Relevant as a global incumbent in the trade show and conference organiser category that AidEx belongs to.
Emerging players
- Geneva Health Forum: Recurring Geneva-based conference on global health and humanitarian issues hosted by the University of Geneva and partners. Comparable as a sector-specific, Geneva-headquartered conference addressing overlapping audiences (humanitarian, health, policy) that AidEx also serves.
Direct peers
- Devex: Media and events business for the global development and aid community, including the Devex World Conference. Most directly comparable peer because it serves the same international development and humanitarian buyer base with conferences, content and a paid membership ecosystem.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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AidEx leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
AidEx funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
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Frequently asked questions about AidEx
What does AidEx do?
AidEx organises and hosts large-scale in-person conferences and exhibitions for the humanitarian aid and international development sector. Its flagship AidEx Geneva event convenes over 3,000 delegates from 80+ countries and 200+ exhibiting organisations annually at Palexpo, Geneva, complemented by AidEx Nairobi, the co-located Development2030 event, and the Humanitarian Finance Summit in London. Revenue is generated from paid exhibition stand bookings and sponsorship packages; visitor delegate attendance is free.
Is AidEx a public or private company?
AidEx is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was AidEx founded?
AidEx was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is AidEx based?
AidEx is headquartered in Le Grand-saconnex, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does AidEx make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Exhibition Stand Fees are the primary driver. The others are sponsorship Packages and delegate Registration (Free for Visitors).
Who are AidEx's main competitors?
Others on record are Cvent, Bizzabo and IAEE (International Association of Exhibitions and Events). Broad incumbents are Reed Exhibitions (RX), Informa plc, dmg events, Clarion Events and Messe Frankfurt. Geneva Health Forum is listed as an emerging player. Devex is listed as a direct peer.
Does AidEx have an API?
No public API is recorded for AidEx.
What industry is AidEx in?
AidEx's product category is Humanitarian Aid Conferences & Exhibitions. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAHABAD, Professional & Certification Expos Organizers, with a secondary code of THAHABAA, General & Multi-Industry Trade Show Organizers. Its NAICS code is 561920.