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Startup and tech events in Dubai
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· 15:00
Build an Investor-Ready Data Room 📂
in5 Events · in5 Tech, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, near Tram Station and Cordoba Residence - Al Safouh Second - قرية المعرفة - دبي - United Arab Emirates
Build an Investor-Ready Data Room 📂 is a workshop in Dubai, hosted by in5 Events. Listed speakers: Usama Nouri. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availability and any entry requirements.
· 18:00
24six9 Dxb Chapter: Idea Lab
24six9 Founder's Community · Q East by Alphabeta, Al Qouz Ind.third - Al Quoz - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
24six9 Dxb Chapter: Idea Lab is a startup showcase in Dubai, hosted by 24six9 Founder's Community. The listing includes an opportunity for founders to pitch, demonstrate or present. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme,…
· 18:00
In Good Company: Kwelio, the story behind Dubai's App of the Year
in5 Events · in5 Tech, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, near Tram Station and Cordoba Residence - الصفوح 2 - قرية المعرفة - دبي - United Arab Emirates
In Good Company: Kwelio, the story behind Dubai's App of the Year is a meetup in Dubai, hosted by in5 Events. Listed speakers: Mohamed Alrahma, Sumi Mahmud. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availability and any ent…
· 07:00
Founders Running Club :: Dubai
Founders Running Club :: Dubai · Kite Beach, 56PF+539 - Jumeirah, Dubai
Founders Running Club :: Dubai is a meetup in Dubai, hosted by Founders Running Club :: Dubai. The source listing indicates that investors will attend. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availability and any entry re…
· 09:00
GDG DevFest 2026
GDG Sharjah · Heriot-Watt University, Al Sufouh 2 - Dubai Knowledge Park - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
GDG DevFest 2026 is a conference in Dubai, hosted by GDG Sharjah. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availability and any entry requirements.
– · 09:00 on first day
Dubai AI Festival 2026
Dubai AI Campus & DIFC · Hall 1 & Za'abeel Hall 3, Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Dubai AI Festival 2026 is a conference in Dubai, hosted by Dubai AI Campus & DIFC. The source listing indicates that investors will attend. This event spans multiple dates; check the organiser’s programme for daily opening times. Check the …
· 15:00
Pitch with Confidence: Investor Q&A Masterclass 🎤
in5 Events · in5 Tech, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, near Tram Station and Cordoba Residence - Al Safouh Second - قرية المعرفة - دبي - United Arab Emirates
Pitch with Confidence: Investor Q&A Masterclass 🎤 is a workshop in Dubai, hosted by in5 Events. The listing includes an opportunity for founders to pitch, demonstrate or present. Listed speakers: Usama Nouri. Check the organiser’s registra…
· 13:00
Members' Lunch
AstroLabs · AstroLabs - Coworking Space in Dubai, Parkside Retail Level - 34HW+5J5 - Cluster R - Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Members' Lunch is a lunch gathering in Dubai, hosted by AstroLabs. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availability and any entry requirements.
· 17:30
Solana Ecosystem Club
Superteam Middle East · Venue to be confirmed by organiser
Solana Ecosystem Club is a meetup in Dubai, hosted by Superteam Middle East. The exact venue is not specified in the source feed. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availability and any entry requirements.
· 07:00
Founders Running Club :: Dubai
Founders Running Club :: Dubai · Kite Beach, 56PF+539 - Jumeirah, Dubai
Founders Running Club :: Dubai is a meetup in Dubai, hosted by Founders Running Club :: Dubai. The source listing indicates that investors will attend. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availability and any entry re…
– · 09:00 on first day
AI Genesis Hackathon 2026
lablab.ai x /function1 · Festival Arena, Dubai Festival City, Festival Arena, Al Rebat Street, Dubai Festival City, Dubai
AI Genesis Hackathon 2026 is a hackathon in Dubai, hosted by lablab.ai x /function1. The listing includes an opportunity for founders to pitch, demonstrate or present. This event spans multiple dates; check the organiser’s programme for dai…
– · 09:00 on first day
Dubai FinTech Summit 2026
DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre) · Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
Dubai FinTech Summit 2026 is a conference in Dubai, hosted by DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre). The listing includes an opportunity for founders to pitch, demonstrate or present. This event spans multiple dates; check the organis…
· 07:00
Founders Running Club :: Dubai
Founders Running Club :: Dubai · SALT Kite Beach, 2C St - Umm Suqeim - Jumeirah 3, Dubai
Founders Running Club :: Dubai is a meetup in Dubai, hosted by Founders Running Club :: Dubai. The source listing indicates that investors will attend. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availability and any entry re…
– · 09:00 on first day
Dubai Future Forum 2026
Dubai Future Foundation · Dubai
Dubai Future Forum 2026 is a conference in Dubai, hosted by Dubai Future Foundation. This event spans multiple dates; check the organiser’s programme for daily opening times. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availa…
· 07:00
Founders Running Club :: Dubai
Founders Running Club :: Dubai · Kite Beach, 56PF+539 - Jumeirah, Dubai
Founders Running Club :: Dubai is a meetup in Dubai, hosted by Founders Running Club :: Dubai. The source listing indicates that investors will attend. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availability and any entry re…
– · 09:00 on first day
PlanX Dubai 2026
Uncharted Global FZCO · Grand Hyatt Dubai Conference & Exhibition Centre, Grand Hyatt, Oud Metha Road, Dubai
PlanX Dubai 2026 is a conference in Dubai, hosted by Uncharted Global FZCO. The source listing indicates that investors will attend. Listed speakers: Tim Draper, Fadi Ghandour, Noor Sweid. This event spans multiple dates; check the organise…
– · 09:00 on first day
Blockchain Life 2026
Blockchain Life Forum · Festival Arena, Dubai Festival City, Festival Arena, Al Rebat Street, Dubai Festival City, Dubai
Blockchain Life 2026 is a conference in Dubai, hosted by Blockchain Life Forum. The source listing indicates that investors will attend. The listing includes an opportunity for founders to pitch, demonstrate or present. Listed speakers: Pao…
– · 09:00 on first day
GITEX Global 2026
GITEX / Dubai World Trade Centre · Dubai World Trade Centre / Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, Dubai
GITEX Global 2026 is a conference in Dubai, hosted by GITEX / Dubai World Trade Centre. The source listing indicates that investors will attend. This event spans multiple dates; check the organiser’s programme for daily opening times. Check…
– · 09:00 on first day
Solana Economic Zone Dubai 2026
Superteam UAE · The Block, One Central, One Central, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Solana Economic Zone Dubai 2026 is a conference in Dubai, hosted by Superteam UAE. The source listing indicates that investors will attend. This event spans multiple dates; check the organiser’s programme for daily opening times. Check the …
– · 09:00 on first day
Expand North Star 2026
Dubai World Trade Centre / Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy · Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, Expo City Dubai, Dubai
Expand North Star 2026 is a conference in Dubai, hosted by Dubai World Trade Centre / Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy. The source listing indicates that investors will attend. The listing includes an opportunity for founders to pitch, demo…
– · 09:00 on first day
Step Dubai 2027
Step Media and Events · Dubai Internet City, Dubai
Step Dubai 2027 is a conference in Dubai, hosted by Step Media and Events. The source listing indicates that investors will attend. The listing includes an opportunity for founders to pitch, demonstrate or present. This event spans multiple…
– · 09:00 on first day
TOKEN2049 Dubai 2027
TOKEN2049 · Madinat Jumeirah Conference & Events Centre, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
TOKEN2049 Dubai 2027 is a conference in Dubai, hosted by TOKEN2049. The source listing indicates that investors will attend. This event spans multiple dates; check the organiser’s programme for daily opening times. Check the organiser’s reg…