AIM Congress 2027

AIM Congress (Annual Investment Meeting) is a global investment platform run since 2011 by the AIM Global Foundation, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The 2027 edition returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together government leaders, investment promotion agencies, sovereign and private investors, corporates and startups to discuss foreign direct investment, trade, economic diversification and digital transformation.

Programme pillars

The content is built around three pillars plus a dedicated Africa focus.

• Global Markets: foreign direct investment, global trade, global manufacturing
• Future Economies: digital economy, future finance, future cities
• NexGen: entrepreneurs, startups and unicorns, artificial intelligence
• African Pavilion: investment matchmaking between African project sponsors and GCC capital

Formats

Over three days the congress combines a plenary session with keynotes from senior officials, parallel thematic sessions, side forums run with partner organisations, investment destination (country) presentations, high-level roundtables and an exhibition across Halls 1 to 4.

Who attends

Policymakers and ministries, investment promotion agencies, investors and funds, multilateral organisations, corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, academics and media from the UAE and around the world.

Tickets & passes

• One Day Pass — USD 999: Opening ceremony (standard seats), plenary, thematic sessions, roundtables, side forums, exhibition, B2B lounge, delegates lunch
• All Access Pass — USD 1,999: All three days, standard opening seats, B2B lounge, gala dinner, delegates networking lunch
• Premium VIP Pass — USD 2,999: VIP opening seats, VIP and B2B lounges, gala dinner, VIP networking lunch, dedicated badge counter