17 November 2026 · Millennium Airport Hotel, Dubai · 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Full-Day Programme

One curated day of keynotes, panels, investor sessions, and structured networking.

9Hours
19Sessions
500+Professionals
20+Industries
70%Entrepreneur Focus
30%Investor Content
Entrepreneur Investor Networking Plenary
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Networking
Registration, Welcome Coffee and Business Networking

Arrive early, collect your badge, and start the day with warm introductions over coffee — the first conversations often become the most useful.

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Plenary
Opening Ceremony and Summit Welcome

A short, energising welcome that frames the day and how to get the most from every session and networking break.

10:15 AM – 10:40 AM
Entrepreneur
Keynote: Building a Business That Can Scale Beyond Its First Market

Practical thinking on moving beyond a single market: product readiness, localisation, and the operational discipline that scaling demands.

10:40 AM – 11:10 AM
Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur Panel: From Startup Survival to Sustainable Growth

Founders who have crossed the survival-to-growth line share what changed — hiring, focus, systems, and the decisions they would repeat.

11:10 AM – 11:30 AM
Entrepreneur
Keynote: The Founder's Role in Building High-Performing Teams

Culture, hiring, and delegation as the founder's real job at scale, with frameworks you can apply the following week.

11:30 AM – 11:50 AM
Networking
Networking Break

A deliberate pause to meet people and follow up on morning conversations before the next block.

11:50 AM – 12:20 PM
Entrepreneur
Panel Discussion: Sales, Partnerships and Customer Growth for Modern Businesses

How modern businesses turn sales, partnerships, and customer relationships into durable, compounding growth.

12:20 PM – 12:45 PM
Entrepreneur
Keynote: Building a Brand That Earns Trust in Competitive Markets

Building a brand that earns trust in crowded markets — positioning, consistency, and the signals buyers actually respond to.

12:45 PM – 1:10 PM
Investor
Investor Insight Session: What Investors Look for Before the First Meeting

An investor's view of the work that happens before a first meeting: what makes a business worth the calendar time.

1:10 PM – 2:10 PM
Networking
Networking Lunch and Curated Business Conversations

The networking centrepiece of the day — curated conversations grouped by interest and sector over lunch.

2:10 PM – 2:40 PM
Entrepreneur
Panel Discussion: Expanding Across Borders — Middle East, Europe and Asian Markets

Cross-border realities across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia: entry models, partners, and avoidable mistakes.

2:40 PM – 3:05 PM
Entrepreneur
Keynote: Managing Cash Flow, Profitability and Financial Discipline During Growth

Financial discipline through growth — managing cash flow, protecting margins, and staying fundable.

3:05 PM – 3:30 PM
Investor
Investor Panel: Funding Readiness, Valuation Expectations and Investor Communication

Funding readiness, valuation expectations, and how founders should communicate with investors.

3:30 PM – 3:50 PM
Networking
Networking Break

A second structured break to convert interest into follow-ups and introductions.

3:50 PM – 4:35 PM
Investor
Startup Pitching Session and Business Growth Showcase

Selected founders present to an investment-minded room; a showcase for visibility, feedback, and new conversations.

4:35 PM – 5:00 PM
Entrepreneur
Keynote: Technology, AI and Automation for Entrepreneurial Growth

How technology, AI, and automation are being used pragmatically to grow entrepreneurial businesses.

5:00 PM – 5:25 PM
Entrepreneur
Founder Roundtable: Lessons From Growth, Setbacks and Market Shifts

An honest roundtable on growth, setbacks, and market shifts — the lessons that rarely make the headlines.

5:25 PM – 5:45 PM
Investor
Investor-Founder Networking and Strategic Introductions

Dedicated time for strategic introductions between founders and investors before the day closes.

5:45 PM – 6:00 PM
Plenary
Closing Address and Next-Step Networking Opportunities

Closing reflections and clear next steps to keep the day's conversations moving afterwards.

Meet Entrepreneurs, Investors and Business Leaders in Dubai

Join a premium business gathering built for founders, decision-makers, investors, and growth-focused companies.

17 November 2026 Millennium Airport Hotel, Dubai

Please note: This is a business-only event. Student registrations are not accepted. Programme details, speaker participation, and timings are provisional and may be updated where required.

Explore the speaker categories, startup pitching, and how networking is built into the day. Ready? Request ticket details.

Agenda FAQs

Is the agenda final?

No. The agenda is provisional and subject to final confirmation as speakers and sessions are locked in.

How is the day split between founders and investors?

Approximately 70% entrepreneur-focused and 30% investor-focused content across the day.

Is there a networking lunch?

Yes — a networking lunch with curated business conversations runs from 1:10 PM to 2:10 PM.

How do I attend?

Ticket prices are not published online. Submit the ticket enquiry form and the event team will share participation details.

Turn Conversations Into Opportunities

Meet people who can help you launch, fund, scale, partner, expand, and grow.

17 November 2026 Millennium Airport Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates