AI Forward Summit & Dubai Industry Tour
Dreaming Big in Dubai: Where Bold Founders Dare and Boundless Futures Develop
Following the success of our Fintech Forward Industry Tour and MENA Fintech Summit in Riyadh last year, we’re heading to Dubai this October with an all-new AI Forward Experience, in partnership with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism and the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy.
From October 22nd–24th, Endeavor Entrepreneurs (EEs) will gain unique access to Dubai’s fast-growing entrepreneurial ecosystem through a three-day experience, comprising an immersive Dubai Industry Tour and our inaugural AI Forward Summit.
Dubai Industry Tour
Exclusively for Endeavor Entrepreneurs
Wednesday, October 22nd and Friday, October 24th
Whether you’re exploring market access, pursuing commercial partnerships, planning your GCC expansion with a future HQ in Dubai, or simply, curious about Dubai’s tech and innovation economy, this curated industry tour will unlock access to the promise and potential of Dubai.
It will also offer a deep dive into Dubai’s startup and innovation ecosystem — highlighting the sectors poised for rapid growth, such as proptech, logistics, B2B software, fintech, foodtech, e-commerce, and mobility — with a focus on how AI is shaping the future of each industry.
Through site visits, candid founder conversations, small-group sessions, and recreational activities, you’ll:
- Meet ecosystem trailblazers like Kitopi and learn what scaling in the region really takes
- Visit leading corporates to explore potential partnerships and AI integration opportunities
- Connect with expat founders from companies like TruKKer and Moove, who have used Dubai as a launchpad for regional and global growth
- Hear from experienced leaders like Oliver Hughes (former CEO, Tinkoff) on leadership, market entry, and building companies across borders in frontier markets
- Build lasting connections with peers from all over the world — traveling, learning, and exploring Dubai as one curated Endeavor cohort through shared meals, knowledge exchanges, and moments of fun!
This is a rare, on-the-ground look at how Dubai is positioning itself as both a regional gateway and a global innovation hub — and how EEs can plug into the opportunities.
Activities on Wednesday and Friday are exclusively for Endeavor Entrepreneurs
AI Forward Summit
Open to Endeavor Entrepreneurs and the Worldwide Endeavor Network
Thursday, October 23rd
The AI Forward Summit is our flagship one-day gathering, bringing together 300+ top founders, investors, policymakers, and ecosystem leaders from around the world to explore a single ambition: extending the global map for AI innovation.
Hosted at Dubai’s iconic Museum of The Future, the Summit will spotlight where AI is creating real-world value, where capital is moving, and how AI companies are scaling across industries and borders.
You’ll hear from:
- Visionary AI founders scaling companies from across established and emerging tech ecosystems
- Senior UAE government leaders shaping national AI strategy, cross-sectoral initiatives, and actively welcoming commercial partnerships
- Global and regional investors backing AI innovation, highlighting industry trends, and uncovering untapped opportunities across markets
- Capital markets experts weighing in on the public market outlook and impact on global growth in the age of AI
Above all, you’ll be part of a curated, cross-border community exchanging ideas, forging partnerships, and shaping the future of AI-driven business — together, in one of the world’s most dynamic entrepreneurial cities.
Whether you’re scaling from São Paulo or Silicon Valley or anywhere in between, the AI Forward Summit is your chance to connect, learn, and lead. This October, dare to dream big — and build bigger — in Dubai.
This one-day flagship Summit is open to the entire Endeavor worldwide network
Please email [email protected] with any questions!
Registration
Please register below
Please note the EE ticket includes access to the full 3-day experience comprising the Dubai Industry Tour and the AI Forward Summit.
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