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.
Networking
Arrive early, collect your badge, and start the day with warm introductions over coffee — the first conversations often become the most useful.
Plenary
A short, energising welcome that frames the day and how to get the most from every session and networking break.
Entrepreneur
Practical thinking on moving beyond a single market: product readiness, localisation, and the operational discipline that scaling demands.
Entrepreneur
Founders who have crossed the survival-to-growth line share what changed — hiring, focus, systems, and the decisions they would repeat.
Entrepreneur
Culture, hiring, and delegation as the founder's real job at scale, with frameworks you can apply the following week.
Networking
A deliberate pause to meet people and follow up on morning conversations before the next block.
Entrepreneur
How modern businesses turn sales, partnerships, and customer relationships into durable, compounding growth.
Entrepreneur
Building a brand that earns trust in crowded markets — positioning, consistency, and the signals buyers actually respond to.
Investor
An investor's view of the work that happens before a first meeting: what makes a business worth the calendar time.
Networking
The networking centrepiece of the day — curated conversations grouped by interest and sector over lunch.
Entrepreneur
Cross-border realities across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia: entry models, partners, and avoidable mistakes.
Entrepreneur
Financial discipline through growth — managing cash flow, protecting margins, and staying fundable.
Investor
Funding readiness, valuation expectations, and how founders should communicate with investors.
Networking
A second structured break to convert interest into follow-ups and introductions.
Investor
Selected founders present to an investment-minded room; a showcase for visibility, feedback, and new conversations.
Entrepreneur
How technology, AI, and automation are being used pragmatically to grow entrepreneurial businesses.
Entrepreneur
An honest roundtable on growth, setbacks, and market shifts — the lessons that rarely make the headlines.
Investor
Dedicated time for strategic introductions between founders and investors before the day closes.
Plenary
Closing reflections and clear next steps to keep the day's conversations moving afterwards.
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.