Doers Forum 2026 to Return to Dubai Silicon Oasis Under Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum’s Patronage
Doers Forum 2026 at Dubai Silicon Oasis, Nov 24-26, will gather creators, investors and entrepreneurs under Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum’s patronage.
Event Confirmed for November 24-26, 2026
Doers Forum 2026 will take place from November 24 to 26 at Dubai Silicon Oasis, organisers confirmed.
The three-day programme is billed as the second Middle East edition of the forum and will bring together a broad mix of startups, investors and corporate innovators.
The Dubai staging is designed to showcase Dubai’s role as a gateway for technologies and ventures seeking regional and global scale.
Organisers say the agenda will emphasise practical partnerships, capital mobilisation and pathways for companies to expand internationally.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum Lends Patronage
The event will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the chairman of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority.
Patronage from senior leadership underscores the strategic priority given to innovation, investment and entrepreneurship in Dubai’s broader economic planning.
Officials noted that high-level backing helps attract institutional investors and anchor partners, enhancing opportunities for deal-making and collaboration.
The association with local authorities also aims to streamline engagement between international participants and Dubai’s regulatory and business ecosystem.
Dubai Silicon Oasis to Host Second Middle East Edition
Dubai Silicon Oasis, the knowledge- and innovation-focused free zone operated under the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), will host the forum on its campus.
The venue is positioned as an innovation hub that combines technology infrastructure, incubation services and regulatory support to growing companies.
By staging Doers Forum at Dubai Silicon Oasis, organisers intend to leverage the zone’s facilities and networks to foster deeper connections between founders and potential partners.
The setting is expected to offer both conference programming and curated networking spaces tailored to scaleups and investors.
A Platform for Cross-Border Investment and Scaleups
Doers Forum 2026 is being framed as a platform that links companies looking to expand internationally with investors seeking cross-border growth opportunities.
Programme themes will reportedly focus on market entry, capital access, and collaboration models that accelerate traction across multiple jurisdictions.
Participants are expected to include early- and growth-stage startups, venture capital and private equity investors, corporate venturing teams, and ecosystem builders.
Organisers say the forum will prioritise actionable outcomes, including matchmaking sessions, investor rounds and partnership brokering.
Dubai Silicon Oasis Leadership Highlights Last Year’s Success
Badr Buhannad, Director General of Dubai Silicon Oasis, said the inaugural Dubai edition last year delivered noticeable momentum for participants.
He emphasised an increasing need for platforms that accelerate collaboration and knowledge exchange across the innovation ecosystem.
Buhannad described the 2026 staging as a continuation of efforts to convert ideas into measurable impact and commercial outcomes.
He added that hosting the forum aligns with Dubai Silicon Oasis’s ongoing mission to support entrepreneurial growth and internationalisation.
Forum Positioned to Support Dubai’s D33 Economic Agenda
Organisers and Dubai Silicon Oasis leadership linked Doers Forum 2026 to the objectives of Dubai’s D33 economic agenda, noting complementary priorities.
The forum is framed as a vehicle to help entrench Dubai’s position as a global hub for innovation, investment and entrepreneurship.
Speakers and sessions are expected to explore how policy, capital and talent can be deployed to accelerate high-impact companies that contribute to economic diversification.
Officials view the event as a way to attract new investment flows and strengthen ties between Dubai and the world’s most active innovation markets.
Doers Forum 2026 aims to be a catalytic gathering that translates dialogue into commercial partnerships, investment commitments and scalable projects.
With backing from senior leadership and a programme that targets practical outcomes, organisers expect the event to reinforce Dubai’s role on the global innovation map.
