Endeavor Dubai Forward Industry Tour

What to Expect

• Unparalleled market access through meetings with Dubai’s homegrown champions and global corporates headquartered in the city, learning how they approach innovation, partnerships, and scaling.
• Hands-on learning from unicorn builders and high-growth operators on company building, global expansion, industry dynamics, and exit strategies, providing practical insights to apply in their own ventures.
• Policy insights and government engagement to understand regulatory frameworks, incentives, and support systems that make Dubai a global launchpad for business.
• Peer-to-peer exchange with fellow EEs, centered on frontier themes like AI, and designed to spark the sharing of best practices, lessons learned, and fresh ideas.
• Recreational and community experiences that highlight Dubai’s unique position as a crossroads of ideas, talent, and opportunity, from networking dinners and intimate founder lunches, to cultural highlights like the Museum of the Future.

Who should Join

Whether you are:

• Curious about the Dubai technology and entrepreneurship landscape
• Exploring your next move or new market opportunities in the Middle East
• Scaling a high-growth venture and eager for fresh perspectives
• Looking to build partnerships and deepen your global network

Dubai Forward is designed for EEs at any stage of their journey who want to discover Dubai’s dynamic ecosystem and connect with the leaders shaping its future, gaining insights that can inform growth, partnerships, and strategy in Dubai — and anywhere in the world.

Program at a Glance

Through office visits, interactive sessions, small-group discussions, and tailored 1:1 ties, Dubai Forward offers EEs 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 these opportunities.

October 22, Wednesday: Day 1 – Lessons in Growth I
Step inside Dubai’s high-impact startup ecosystem. Hear firsthand stories from founders of high-growth ventures on scaling unicorn businesses, global expansion, and leadership lessons. The day concludes with a sunset cruise and welcome dinner for connection and inspiration.

October 23, Thursday: Day 2 – Market Access in Focus
Engage with government leaders, top corporates, and innovation hubs shaping Dubai’s dynamic ecosystem. Explore partnership opportunities, learn from operational strategies in practice, discover Dubai’s AI ambition and strategy, and end the day with a curated networking dinner alongside key policymakers, business leaders, global peers, and the Endeavor UAE community.

October 24, Friday: Day 3 – Lessons in Growth II
Discover strategies from seasoned operators who have successfully scaled ventures across emerging markets. Gain practical insights on growth, operational excellence, and exits, culminating in a farewell dinner celebrating art, culture, and community.