What is the event focus?

The event focuses on scaling ventures: growth-strategies for startups, fundraising, networking with investors and ecosystem engagements.

Where and when is the event taking place?

8–10 December 2025 at InterContinental Dubai Festival City, Dubai, UAE.

Why you should not miss it?

If you’re a founder, entrepreneur or investor, the Dubai edition of Founders 2.0 Conference 2025 offers a unique convergence of growth strategy, network access and global perspective—all in a vibrant Middle Eastern hub.

Is there a dress code for the event?

Business casual to business professional is recommended, given the startup & investor audience.

What kinds of companies attend?

Startups, scale-ups, entrepreneurs, investors, ecosystem service-providers and corporate innovation teams.

Monday, December 08, 2025

Founders 2.0 Conference Dubai 2025

Name: Founders 2.0 Conference Dubai 2025
Start: 2025-12-08T07:30:00+00:00
End: 2025-12-10T19:00:00+00:00
Location: InterContinental Dubai Festival City by IHG

Founders 2.0 Conference Dubai 2025 (8-10 Dec) brings together founders, investors & innovators to scale, network & lead in the entrepreneurial era.

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Date and Time

December 8 · 7am - December 10 · 7pm GMT+4

Location

InterContinental Dubai Festival City by IHG

Dubai Festival City Dubai

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About This Event

Founders 2.0 Conference Dubai 2025 is a Business & Management event taking place 8-10 Dec 2025 at InterContinental Dubai Festival City by IHG, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The Founders 2.0 Conference Dubai 2025 is a premier three-day event (8–10 December 2025) at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City, UAE. Designed for founders, entrepreneurs, investors and startup leaders, the conference will deliver a dynamic agenda of keynotes, panels, startup showcases and networking opportunities aimed at scaling ventures, unlocking growth and building global connections. Attendees will gain insights into growth strategies, funding readiness, product-market fit, and ecosystem partnerships — set in a vibrant entrepreneurial context in Dubai.

Key Highlights

300+ industry leaders, 40+ sessions and 50+ speakers set to participate at the Dubai edition.
High-impact networking with founders, entrepreneurs, investors, and startup ecosystem partners from across regions.
Strategic sessions and workshops tailored for scaling ventures: growth tactics, investment readiness and global expansion.
Startup showcase and expo area where participants explore innovative solutions, partner opportunities and ecosystem engagement.

Who Should Attend?

Startup founders and co-founders looking to scale their business, raise funding, or expand internationally.
Entrepreneurs at growth-stage companies aiming to refine product-market strategy, operations or growth engineering.
Investors, venture capitalists and angel networks seeking promising startups, deals and ecosystem engagement.
Business strategists, innovators and ecosystem builders wanting to connect with high-growth ventures and key stakeholders.
Professionals from the MENA region who want to access global best practices, network with international peers and bring growth engines into their markets.

Main Features

Panel discussions & keynote talks addressing growth-strategy, startup funding, scaling challenges and entrepreneurial leadership. (
Workshops & interactive sessions designed for hands-on learning: startup scaling tactics, investor-founder matchmaking, and growth frameworks.
Networking & startup exhibition enabling founders and investors to connect, explore partnerships, and engage with ecosystem service-providers.