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LEADERSHIP FORUM · DUBAI · THURSDAY JULY 30, 2026

Driven by Excellence: THE NETWORK EVENT

A closed gathering of C-suite executives, founders and board members convened around panel discussions, strategic conversations and meaningful connection. Access is by profile approval. The room is the value.

Driven by Excellence

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Thursday, July 30, 2026 | Madinat Jumeirah TODA
The forum opens at 08:30. Applications and sponsorships are now open.
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The Purpose

Three reasons
this room exists.

01
Knowledge & Leadership

Seven closed panel discussions advancing substantive dialogue on the issues that matter most to Gulf business and investment today. A genuine conversation between principals.

02
Network Building

The conditions for the right introductions to happen organically between people who would not normally share a room, but who belong in the same conversation.

03
UAE Business Vision

Aligned with the UAE's forward momentum, its ambition, its openness to innovation, and its emergence as the preeminent hub for global capital and enterprise in the region and beyond.

Who Attends

The room is
by design.

C
C-Suite Executives

CEOs, CFOs, COOs and senior leaders driving the businesses shaping the region. Here to exchange, not to network.

F
Founders

Building companies of consequence. Selective with their time, their environment and the conversations they enter.

B
Board Members

Those who govern, advise and guide at the highest level. Present because the conversation is worth the room.

Driven by Excellence · THURSDAY July 30, 2026 · Dubai

The Programme

One room. One day. Click each session to expand.


08:30
Arrival & Welcome — Light breakfast. Coffee available throughout the day.
09:00
Session 01
UAE: Where Are We Really?
An honest conversation about the current state of the market
45 min · 1 Moderator + 4 Panelists
The question the room will answer
What is the Dubai market actually telling us in 2026 and what are serious investors and business leaders paying attention to that others are not?

Six months into 2026, Dubai is executing its D33 agenda and the UAE is posting 5.3% GDP growth with AED 171 billion in industrial deals announced. This session brings together voices from across sectors to give the room a 360-degree, unfiltered read of where the market stands and what the data is actually saying beneath the headlines.

Who belongs on this panel
Senior Economist
Market Strategist
CEO · UAE Conglomerate
Managing Partner · Global Consultancy
Founder · Scaled UAE Business
09:50
Session 02
Capital Flow, Response and Dynamics
Where funds are moving and what it means for investors in the Gulf
45 min · 1 Moderator + 4 Panelists
The question the room will answer
What are the most significant capital flow shifts of 2026 and are those in this room positioned to benefit?

The India-Middle East corridor, de-dollarisation and the growing weight of Gulf sovereign wealth are reshaping global investment flows. This session examines the macro forces driving capital movement and what they mean in practice for private investors and family offices based in Dubai.

Who belongs on this panel
Investment Banker · Dubai
Fund Manager · Regional & Global
Private Equity Partner
Trade & Logistics Executive
Geopolitical Analyst
10:40
Coffee & Networking — 20 minutes. Conversations continue outside.
11:00
Session 03
Wealth Architecture, Succession, Private Credit & Legal Strategy
Building, protecting and transferring wealth and structuring it correctly
45 min · 1 Moderator + 4 Panelists
The question the room will answer
Is the traditional model of Gulf family wealth still sufficient and what does the right financial and legal structure actually look like in Dubai in 2026?

Tokenisation, private credit, digital assets and new succession instruments are changing how wealth is structured across generations. Dubai's corporate tax framework, Golden Visa programme and free zone structures are creating significant opportunity for those who know how to use them. This session addresses the most practically urgent questions facing wealth holders in Dubai today.

Who belongs on this panel
Family Office Principal
Private Banker · Wealth Structuring
Tokenisation Platform Founder
Private Credit Fund Manager
Corporate Tax & Legal Advisor
11:50
Session 04
Human Capital & Talent Strategy
The war for talent and what it means for businesses building in Dubai
45 min · 1 Moderator + 4 Panelists
The question the room will answer
How are the most successful businesses in Dubai winning the war for talent in 2026 and what does the city need to do to remain the destination of choice for the world's best people?

Dubai is in an active competition for the world's most ambitious professionals. The golden visa, remote work visa and aggressive relocation incentives are reshaping how businesses are built and operated. For founders and CEOs this is one of the most pressing operational challenges of 2026 attracting, retaining and building world-class teams in one of the most competitive talent markets on the planet.

Who belongs on this panel
CEO · Scaled Dubai Business
Chief People Officer
Executive Search Specialist · UAE
Founder · Relocated to Dubai
HR Director · Regional Business
12:40
Standing Lunch & Networking — 40 minutes. Buffet format. The best conversations of the day often happen here.
13:30
Session 05
Real Assets, Alternatives & Portfolio Resilience
Where serious money is moving in property and beyond
45 min · 1 Moderator + 4 Panelists
The question the room will answer
Where are the most compelling opportunities across real estate and alternative assets and what does a truly resilient portfolio look like in 2026?

UHNWIs are increasingly allocating beyond property into precious metals, commodities, private credit and other alternative tangible assets. This session examines the full spectrum of real assets, precious metals and alternative investments and where the most credible opportunities lie for sophisticated investors in 2026.

Who belongs on this panel
Luxury Real Estate Developer · CEO
Alternative Assets Fund Manager
Commodities & Gold Specialist
Precious Metals Specialist
Alternative Assets Manager
Portfolio Strategist · Family Office
14:20
Session 06
Innovation, Technology & the Next Wave of Capital
Where Dubai is positioning and why it matters for investors
45 min · 1 Moderator + 4 Panelists
The question the room will answer
Where is the highest-conviction entry point for innovation capital in Dubai in 2026 and what opportunities are being systematically overlooked?

Dubai's AI Campus in District 2071, the Dubai Future Foundation's accelerating programme and the UAE-US technology partnership are positioning the city at the centre of the next wave of global innovation capital. Fintech, AI and gaming investment are converging as the region's most watched categories.

Who belongs on this panel
Fintech Founder · Dubai
Venture Capital Investor · Tech
AI Venture Builder
Gaming Investment Specialist
Innovation Ecosystem Leader
15:10
Coffee & Networking — 20 minutes.
15:30
Session 07
Longevity, Health & the Wellness Economy
A new investment category and a new definition of wealth
45 min · 1 Moderator + 4 Panelists
The question the room will answer
Is longevity the next defining investment theme for Dubai and where are the most credible opportunities being built right now?

On June 10, 2026 weeks before this forum Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid established the Dubai Longevity Authority, chaired by Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan. The GCC wellness market is valued between $9 and $13 billion and growing rapidly. This session explores what the DLA means for investment, business and the personal decisions of every person in the room.

Who belongs on this panel
Healthcare Investor · Fund Manager
Longevity Clinic Founder
Wellness Platform CEO
Biohacking & Performance Specialist
UHNWI · Wellness Economy Investor
16:20
Close of Forum — Sessions conclude. Environment remains open. Conversations continue.
How to Participate

Four ways to be in the room.

Every seat is deliberate. Participation is by application and approval only.


Attend
AED 500
Request an Invitation
Subject to profile approval.
  • Full day access to all seven sessions
  • Standing lunch and refreshments included
  • Structured networking sessions
  • Post-event recap and connections
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Speak
AED 2,500
Speaker Slot
A voice in the room. Subject to committee selection.
  • Speaking position within a curated session
  • Positioned as a subject-matter contributor
  • Full day access and lunch included
  • Pre-event speaker briefing
  • Post-event visibility and recap inclusion
  • Visual content produced for social media
  • 2 complimentary guest invitations
Apply to Speak
Sponsor
AED 5,000
Session Sponsor
Own a full session. Brand presence throughout the day.
  • Full brand presence on one session
  • Dedicated moderator for your session
  • MC mention and backdrop branding
  • Website and social media recognition
  • Post-event recap inclusion
  • Visual content produced for social media
  • 4 complimentary guest invitations
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Partner
Custom
Partnership
Tailored Package
For those with a specific vision. Let's build it together.
  • Title sponsorship options available
  • Multi-session presence
  • Bespoke branding and integration
  • Speaking and panel seat options
  • Guest invitations to be agreed
  • Guest allocations by agreement
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