Dubai, UAE – Dubai Silicon Oasis hosts the DIEZ Knowledge and Innovation Economic Zone. The second Middle Eastern edition of the Duers Forum 2026 is sponsored by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority. Which will be held from November 24 to 26, 2026, at the Dubai Digital Complex in Dubai Silicon Oasis.
The forum brings together founders, investors, fast-growing companies, foundations and sector leaders from around the world with the aim of opening new horizons for business communication. Consolidating strategic partnerships and facilitating market entry opportunities. It will enhance the position of the Emirate of Dubai as a global platform for innovation, capital and companies. It provides growth opportunities at the regional and global levels for fast-growing companies.
Elite technology companies
The Dubai edition of the forum for 2026 revolves around the slogan “Where creators and investors shape tomorrow”. It will bring together an elite group of fast-growing technology companies and investment leaders from Europe, the GCC, Asia, and Africa. And emerging innovation centers around the world.
Over the course of three days, the forum will constitute a qualitative platform that brings together companies looking for international expansion, and investors looking for cross-border growth opportunities. In addition to entrepreneurship leaders who seek to build bridges of cooperation between Dubai and the world’s most vibrant innovation market.
This year’s edition builds on the success of last year’s inaugural event, which brought together more than 4,000 participants from 115 countries. Including founders, investors and leaders of the entrepreneurship ecosystem. It included keynote speeches, discussion sessions, investor meetings, workshops and carefully selected communication sessions. Focused on scaling up innovation and cross-border collaboration.
Expand scope and goals
The 2026 Dubai edition will see its scope and objectives expanded. To return as a global platform with a solid focus and a more dynamic model designed to transform dialogue into clear impact.
It seeks to enhance Dubai’s key role as a strategic gateway between Europe, the Gulf, Asia and the Global South. Highlighting the approach adopted by Dubai Silicon Oasis and District IO. To enable technology companies to enter, grow and expand their businesses in regional markets.
Latest technology trends
The event highlights the latest trends in the technology sector and will focus on ways to apply technology in modern markets. Ways companies expand their businesses across regions, partnership building mechanisms, and how founders and investors move from creating ideas to implementing.
The forum includes an organized program across two main platforms, in addition to various interactive activities. Focuses on advanced training courses, workshops, discussion and networking sessions, meetings, private dialogues, and interactive activities.
The content program will balance inspiring dialogues about the future with practical discussions about creating companies, entering markets and growing internationally.
sustainability
Key themes include artificial intelligence, cutting-edge technologies, deep technology, climate and sustainability. Life extension solutions, fintech, digital infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, mobility, robotics and future industries.
The forum will also include CarryON Dubai, a private investor summit focusing on capital for the entrepreneurship ecosystem. It will bring together a range of institutional investors, family offices, venture capital funds, and investors seeking promising growth opportunities. A group of founders participated in private discussions on direct investment opportunities, strategic partnerships, cross-border expansion, and creating long-term value.
The forum is held annually in Limassol, Cyprus, and Athens, Greece, and attracts thousands of attendees. It is considered one of the largest platforms that brings together innovative startups, venture capital funds and investors. Institutions from Central and Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
