Global Trading Show Abu Dhabi 2026

Global Trading Show is a new expo and conference that puts the main traded asset classes under one roof: forex, crypto, equities, gold, AI-driven trading, DeFi and prediction markets. Presented by Times of Trading and organised by VAP Group, the inaugural edition takes place in Abu Dhabi over two days and pairs a conference stage with an exhibition floor for the firms that build and serve trading markets.

Who attends

The organizer pitches the show at the operators and capital behind global markets as well as active traders.

• Forex and CFD brokers
• Crypto exchanges and DeFi projects
• Prop trading firms
• AI and quant trading operators
• Institutional funds, family offices and sovereign wealth funds
• Regulators
• Trading educators and content creators

Conference programme

The two-day agenda on the Alpha Arena stage opens with registration and networking at 9:00 am and runs keynotes and panels on borderless capital markets, the shift from centralised to decentralised finance, and each of the seven asset classes the show covers.

Exhibition and networking

All passes include two days of exhibition and conference access plus entry to the co-located Global Blockchain Show. Business and VIP passes add networking areas, lounges and reserved seating.

Tickets & passes

• Standard Pass — USD 29: Listed as US$29 / US$59; 2-day exhibition and conference access, event app, Global Blockchain Show access
• Business Pass — USD 199: Listed as US$199 / US$499; adds business networking benefits
• VIP Pass — USD 999: Listed as US$999 / US$1,499; VIP/speaker lounge, VIP registration desk, reserved conference seats