The programme · 24 November 2026

One day.
Seventeen startups.

From the first welcome to the closing lunch, here's how the day unfolds, and when to catch the teams you came to meet.

10:0030 min
Networking

Guest arrivals & VIP welcome

10:3020 min
Program

Opening remarks & welcoming

11:0030 min
Pitching Competition – Part 1

Pitching Competition – Part 1

11:3016 min

Coffee break & networking

11:4636 min
Pitching Competition – Part 2

Pitching Competition – Part 2

12:2210 min

Coffee break & networking

12:3230 min
Pitching Competition – Part 3

Pitching Competition – Part 3

13:0210 min
Networking

Networking & judges deliberation

13:1215 min
Program

MC closing + founders awards

13:2778 min
Networking

Lunch & networking

Getting there

Palace Downtown
Dubai

Address
Palace Downtown
Old Town Island, Dubai
Parking
Complimentary valet at the main entrance
Metro
Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall
8 min walk
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