Emergence 2026

Emergence 2026 – Dubai is a private markets and innovation summit bringing together high-growth companies and active capital investors in the UAE. Hosted in Dubai, the event serves as a strategic meeting point for venture capital, private equity, family offices, and scaling startups seeking capital. The Dubai edition positions itself within the region’s fast-growing innovation and investment ecosystem, providing curated exposure to serious capital and strategic partnerships. Designed for deal-making rather than general exhibition networking, the event focuses on meaningful capital conversations.

Key Highlights

• Curated startup and scale-up showcases presenting directly to vetted investors in Dubai

• Access to venture capital firms, private equity leaders, and regional family offices

• Expert discussions on private capital trends across the Middle East and global markets

• Structured networking sessions engineered to accelerate investor-founder deal flow

Who Should Attend?

• Startup founders seeking growth capital in the UAE and GCC markets

• Venture capital firms active in the Middle East

• Family offices and institutional investors based in Dubai

• Private equity professionals exploring emerging sectors

• Corporate venture and innovation leaders

• Angel investors and private market advisors

Main Event Features

• Founder Showcase Presentations
  Selected companies pitch their business models, traction, and capital strategy directly to investor audiences.

• Investor & Market Strategy Panels
  Senior capital allocators discuss valuation dynamics, investment trends, and scaling opportunities in the region.

• Curated Capital Networking
  Structured introductions and networking sessions designed to facilitate real investment discussions rather than passive attendance.