{"id":29350,"date":"2026-07-22T06:50:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T06:50:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/?p=29350"},"modified":"2026-07-22T08:44:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T08:44:25","slug":"top-startup-events-in-the-middle-east","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/top-startup-events-in-the-middle-east\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Startup Events in the Middle East for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"29350\" class=\"elementor elementor-29350\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-69aab0f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"69aab0f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fb15958\" data-id=\"fb15958\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-caa7fa7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"caa7fa7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Looking for the top startup events in the Middle East for 2026? This guide highlights the region\u2019s most notable startup conferences, technology exhibitions, founder gatherings, fintech summits, investment forums, and specialized industry events.\u00a0<\/p><p>The Middle East has become a major destination for global technology conferences, startup gatherings, and investment forums. Across cities including Dubai, Riyadh, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Sharjah, Muscat, and Tel Aviv, these events bring founders together with investors, corporations, policymakers, and startup ecosystem organizations.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 19.04px;\">From international technology flagships to founder-focused conferences and sector-specific exhibitions, these events connect startups with investors, corporations, policymakers, ecosystem organizations, and potential customers. They also provide a useful overview of the sectors, markets, and cities shaping the Middle East\u2019s startup economy.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subscribe to our\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startupblink.us3.list-manage.com\/subscribe\/post?u=8ea35dfd8a2f6ea0e2f245838&amp;id=0197cde362\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">newsletter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to receive special discounts for our community on select startup and technology events in the Middle East.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i>If you\u2019re a startup event looking to partner with us for your next event,<\/i>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/contact\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact us<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for speaking engagements and promotional activities.<\/span><\/i><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i>If you\u2019re a startup event looking to generate leads for your next event, check out<\/i>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lp.startupblink.com\/marketingpackages\/?utm_campaign=startupblink&amp;utm_medium=startupblink&amp;utm_source=startupblink\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">advertising opportunities<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with StartupBlink.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-583fa1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"583fa1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Top Startup Events in the Middle East for 2026<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c39cebd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c39cebd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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value=\"Entrepreneurship\">Entrepreneurship<\/option><option value=\"Fintech\">Fintech<\/option><option value=\"Investment\">Investment<\/option><option value=\"Startup \/ VC\">Startup \/ VC<\/option><option value=\"Tech \/ AI\">Tech \/ AI<\/option><option value=\"Web3 \/ Blockchain\">Web3 \/ Blockchain<\/option><\/select>\n<div class=\"count\"><b id=\"n\">22<\/b> of 22 events<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tablewrap\"><div class=\"scroll\"><table>\n<thead><tr>\n<th data-k=\"name\">Event <span class=\"ar\"><\/span><\/th>\n<th data-k=\"month\">Month <span class=\"ar\"><\/span><\/th>\n<th data-k=\"dt\">Date \/ next edition <span class=\"ar\"><\/span><\/th>\n<th data-k=\"ci\">City <span class=\"ar\"><\/span><\/th>\n<th data-k=\"co\">Country <span class=\"ar\"><\/span><\/th>\n<th data-k=\"se\">Sector <span class=\"ar\"><\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody id=\"tb\">\n<tr data-country=\"Egypt\" data-sector=\"Entrepreneurship\" data-month=\"2\" data-name=\"riseup summit\">\n<td class=\"ev\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riseupsummit.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RiseUp Summit<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"mo\">Feb<\/td>\n<td class=\"dt\">Feb. 5\u20137, 2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"ci\">Cairo<\/td>\n<td class=\"co\"><span class=\"dot\" style=\"background:#d97706\"><\/span>Egypt<\/td>\n<td class=\"se\"><span class=\"pill\">Entrepreneurship<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-country=\"UAE\" data-sector=\"Investment\" data-month=\"3\" data-name=\"investopia\">\n<td class=\"ev\"><a href=\"https:\/\/investopia.ae\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Investopia<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"mo\">Mar<\/td>\n<td class=\"dt\">Mar. 31\u2013Apr. 2, 2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"ci\">Abu Dhabi<\/td>\n<td class=\"co\"><span class=\"dot\" style=\"background:#2563eb\"><\/span>UAE<\/td>\n<td class=\"se\"><span class=\"pill\">Investment<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-country=\"Saudi Arabia\" data-sector=\"Tech \/ AI\" data-month=\"8\" data-name=\"leap and deepfest\">\n<td class=\"ev\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onegiantleap.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LEAP and DeepFest<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"mo\">Aug<\/td>\n<td class=\"dt\">Aug. 31\u2013Sept. 3, 2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"ci\">Riyadh<\/td>\n<td class=\"co\"><span class=\"dot\" style=\"background:#16a34a\"><\/span>Saudi Arabia<\/td>\n<td class=\"se\"><span class=\"pill\">Tech \/ AI<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-country=\"UAE\" data-sector=\"Investment\" data-month=\"9\" data-name=\"aim congress\">\n<td class=\"ev\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aimcongress.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AIM Congress<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"mo\">Sep<\/td>\n<td class=\"dt\">Sept. 7\u20139, 2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"ci\">Dubai<\/td>\n<td class=\"co\"><span class=\"dot\" style=\"background:#2563eb\"><\/span>UAE<\/td>\n<td class=\"se\"><span class=\"pill\">Investment<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-country=\"Saudi Arabia\" data-sector=\"Fintech\" data-month=\"9\" data-name=\"money20\/20 middle east\">\n<td class=\"ev\"><a href=\"https:\/\/money2020middleeast.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Money20\/20 Middle East<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"mo\">Sep<\/td>\n<td class=\"dt\">Sept. 14\u201316, 2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"ci\">Riyadh<\/td>\n<td class=\"co\"><span class=\"dot\" style=\"background:#16a34a\"><\/span>Saudi Arabia<\/td>\n<td class=\"se\"><span class=\"pill\">Fintech<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-country=\"UAE\" data-sector=\"Cybersecurity\" data-month=\"9\" data-name=\"gisec global\">\n<td class=\"ev\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gisec.ae\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GISEC Global<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"mo\">Sep<\/td>\n<td class=\"dt\">Sept. 16\u201318, 2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"ci\">Dubai<\/td>\n<td class=\"co\"><span class=\"dot\" style=\"background:#2563eb\"><\/span>UAE<\/td>\n<td class=\"se\"><span class=\"pill\">Cybersecurity<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-country=\"Qatar\" data-sector=\"Entrepreneurship\" data-month=\"9\" data-name=\"global entrepreneurship congress\">\n<td class=\"ev\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.genglobal.org\/gec?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Entrepreneurship Congress<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"mo\">Sep<\/td>\n<td class=\"dt\">Sept. 21\u201324, 2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"ci\">Doha<\/td>\n<td class=\"co\"><span class=\"dot\" style=\"background:#7c3aed\"><\/span>Qatar<\/td>\n<td class=\"se\"><span class=\"pill\">Entrepreneurship<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-country=\"UAE\" data-sector=\"Fintech\" data-month=\"9\" data-name=\"seamless middle east\">\n<td class=\"ev\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.terrapinn.com\/exhibition\/seamless-middle-east-fintech\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seamless Middle East<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"mo\">Sep<\/td>\n<td class=\"dt\">Sept. 22\u201324, 2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"ci\">Dubai<\/td>\n<td class=\"co\"><span class=\"dot\" style=\"background:#2563eb\"><\/span>UAE<\/td>\n<td class=\"se\"><span class=\"pill\">Fintech<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-country=\"Saudi Arabia\" data-sector=\"Investment\" data-month=\"10\" data-name=\"future investment initiative\">\n<td class=\"ev\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fii-institute.org\/conference\/fii-10th-edition\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Future Investment Initiative<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"mo\">Oct<\/td>\n<td class=\"dt\">Oct. 26\u201329, 2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"ci\">Riyadh<\/td>\n<td class=\"co\"><span class=\"dot\" style=\"background:#16a34a\"><\/span>Saudi Arabia<\/td>\n<td class=\"se\"><span class=\"pill\">Investment<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-country=\"UAE\" data-sector=\"AI\" data-month=\"10\" data-name=\"dubai ai festival\">\n<td class=\"ev\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dubaiaifestival.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dubai AI Festival<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"mo\">Oct<\/td>\n<td class=\"dt\">Oct. 26\u201327, 2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"ci\">Dubai<\/td>\n<td class=\"co\"><span class=\"dot\" style=\"background:#2563eb\"><\/span>UAE<\/td>\n<td class=\"se\"><span class=\"pill\">AI<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-country=\"UAE\" data-sector=\"Fintech\" data-month=\"11\" data-name=\"dubai fintech summit\">\n<td class=\"ev\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dubaifintechsummit.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dubai FinTech Summit<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"mo\">Nov<\/td>\n<td class=\"dt\">Nov. 2\u20133, 2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"ci\">Dubai<\/td>\n<td class=\"co\"><span class=\"dot\" style=\"background:#2563eb\"><\/span>UAE<\/td>\n<td class=\"se\"><span class=\"pill\">Fintech<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-country=\"Oman\" data-sector=\"AI\" data-month=\"11\" data-name=\"enterprise ai expo\">\n<td class=\"ev\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aienterpriseexpo.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enterprise AI Expo<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"mo\">Nov<\/td>\n<td class=\"dt\">Nov. 25\u201326, 2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"ci\">Muscat<\/td>\n<td class=\"co\"><span class=\"dot\" style=\"background:#db2777\"><\/span>Oman<\/td>\n<td class=\"se\"><span class=\"pill\">AI<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-country=\"Saudi Arabia\" data-sector=\"Cybersecurity\" data-month=\"12\" data-name=\"black hat middle east and africa\">\n<td class=\"ev\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blackhatmea.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Black Hat Middle East and Africa<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"mo\">Dec<\/td>\n<td class=\"dt\">Dec. 1\u20133, 2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"ci\">Riyadh<\/td>\n<td class=\"co\"><span class=\"dot\" style=\"background:#16a34a\"><\/span>Saudi Arabia<\/td>\n<td class=\"se\"><span class=\"pill\">Cybersecurity<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-country=\"UAE\" data-sector=\"Web3 \/ Blockchain\" data-month=\"12\" data-name=\"blockchain life\">\n<td class=\"ev\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blockchain-life.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blockchain Life<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"mo\">Dec<\/td>\n<td class=\"dt\">Dec. 1\u20132, 2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"ci\">Dubai<\/td>\n<td class=\"co\"><span class=\"dot\" style=\"background:#2563eb\"><\/span>UAE<\/td>\n<td class=\"se\"><span class=\"pill\">Web3 \/ Blockchain<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-country=\"UAE\" data-sector=\"Tech \/ AI\" data-month=\"12\" data-name=\"gitex global\">\n<td class=\"ev\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gitex.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GITEX Global<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"mo\">Dec<\/td>\n<td class=\"dt\">Dec. 7\u201311, 2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"ci\">Dubai<\/td>\n<td class=\"co\"><span class=\"dot\" style=\"background:#2563eb\"><\/span>UAE<\/td>\n<td class=\"se\"><span class=\"pill\">Tech \/ AI<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-country=\"UAE\" data-sector=\"Fintech\" data-month=\"12\" data-name=\"abu dhabi finance week\">\n<td class=\"ev\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adfw.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abu Dhabi Finance Week<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"mo\">Dec<\/td>\n<td class=\"dt\">Dec. 7\u201310, 2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"ci\">Abu Dhabi<\/td>\n<td class=\"co\"><span class=\"dot\" style=\"background:#2563eb\"><\/span>UAE<\/td>\n<td class=\"se\"><span class=\"pill\">Fintech<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-country=\"UAE\" data-sector=\"Startup \/ VC\" data-month=\"12\" data-name=\"expand north star\">\n<td class=\"ev\"><a href=\"https:\/\/expandnorthstar.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Expand North Star<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"mo\">Dec<\/td>\n<td class=\"dt\">Dec. 8\u201310, 2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"ci\">Dubai<\/td>\n<td class=\"co\"><span class=\"dot\" style=\"background:#2563eb\"><\/span>UAE<\/td>\n<td class=\"se\"><span class=\"pill\">Startup \/ VC<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-country=\"Israel\" data-sector=\"Cybersecurity\" data-month=\"13\" data-name=\"cybertech global tel aviv\">\n<td class=\"ev\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cybertechisrael.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cybertech Global Tel Aviv<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"mo\">Jan<\/td>\n<td class=\"dt\">Next: Jan. 25\u201327, 2027<\/td>\n<td class=\"ci\">Tel Aviv<\/td>\n<td class=\"co\"><span class=\"dot\" style=\"background:#0891b2\"><\/span>Israel<\/td>\n<td class=\"se\"><span class=\"pill\">Cybersecurity<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-country=\"UAE\" data-sector=\"Entrepreneurship\" data-month=\"13\" data-name=\"sharjah entrepreneurship festival\">\n<td class=\"ev\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sharjahef.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"mo\">Jan<\/td>\n<td class=\"dt\">Next: Jan. 30\u201331, 2027<\/td>\n<td class=\"ci\">Sharjah<\/td>\n<td class=\"co\"><span class=\"dot\" style=\"background:#2563eb\"><\/span>UAE<\/td>\n<td class=\"se\"><span class=\"pill\">Entrepreneurship<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-country=\"Qatar\" data-sector=\"Startup \/ VC\" data-month=\"13\" data-name=\"web summit qatar\">\n<td class=\"ev\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qatar.websummit.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Web Summit Qatar<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"mo\">Jan<\/td>\n<td class=\"dt\">Next: Jan. 31\u2013Feb. 3, 2027<\/td>\n<td class=\"ci\">Doha<\/td>\n<td class=\"co\"><span class=\"dot\" style=\"background:#7c3aed\"><\/span>Qatar<\/td>\n<td class=\"se\"><span class=\"pill\">Startup \/ VC<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-country=\"UAE\" data-sector=\"Startup \/ VC\" data-month=\"14\" data-name=\"step dubai\">\n<td class=\"ev\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dubai.stepconference.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Step Dubai<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"mo\">Feb<\/td>\n<td class=\"dt\">Next: Feb. 3\u20134, 2027<\/td>\n<td class=\"ci\">Dubai<\/td>\n<td class=\"co\"><span class=\"dot\" style=\"background:#2563eb\"><\/span>UAE<\/td>\n<td class=\"se\"><span class=\"pill\">Startup \/ VC<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-country=\"UAE\" data-sector=\"Web3 \/ Blockchain\" data-month=\"99\" data-name=\"token2049 dubai\">\n<td class=\"ev\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.token2049.com\/dubai?utm_medium=startupblink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TOKEN2049 Dubai<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"mo\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td class=\"dt\">Postponed to Apr. 21\u201322, 2027<\/td>\n<td class=\"ci\">Dubai<\/td>\n<td class=\"co\"><span class=\"dot\" style=\"background:#2563eb\"><\/span>UAE<\/td>\n<td class=\"se\"><span class=\"pill\">Web3 \/ Blockchain<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n<div class=\"empty\" id=\"empty\" style=\"display:none\">No events match your filters.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"foot\"><span>Source: StartupBlink event research &middot; dates verified July 2026<\/span><span>Click any event name to visit its official site 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MutationObserver(reportHeight).observe(document.body,{subtree:true,attributes:true,childList:true});\n<\/script>\n<\/body><\/html>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bc7a7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1bc7a7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Global Technology and Startup Flagships<\/b><\/h2><h3><b>GITEX Global in Dubai<\/b><\/h3><p><b>Location:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/startup-ecosystem\/dubai-ae\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai, United Arab Emirates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><b>Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> December 7\u201311, 2026<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gitex.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GITEX Global<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the world\u2019s largest technology and AI exhibitions, bringing technology companies, startups, investors, governments, and enterprise buyers to Dubai.\u00a0<\/span>The 2026 edition opens with the GITEX Scale Summit at Dubai World Trade Centre on December 7, followed by the main exhibition at Expo City Dubai from December 8 to 11. Its coverage spans AI infrastructure, quantum technology, cybersecurity, robotics, mobility, advanced manufacturing, connectivity, and energy.<\/p><h3><b>Expand North Star in Dubai<\/b><\/h3><p><b>Location:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/startup-ecosystem\/dubai-ae\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai, United Arab Emirates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><b>Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> December 8\u201310, 2026<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/expandnorthstar.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expand North Star<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is GITEX\u2019s dedicated startup and investment event and one of the region\u2019s most prominent gatherings for founders, scaleups, and venture capital.\u00a0<\/span>The event connects startups with venture capital firms, sovereign funds, family offices, corporations, government programs, and international market-entry partners. Its program includes startup exhibitions, investor matchmaking, pitch competitions, founder education, and dedicated tracks for emerging technology sectors.<\/p><h3><b>LEAP and DeepFest in Riyadh<\/b><\/h3><p><b>Location:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/startup-ecosystem\/riyadh-sa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Riyadh, Saudi Arabia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><b>Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> August 31\u2013September 3, 2026<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/onegiantleap.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LEAP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is Saudi Arabia\u2019s flagship technology gathering and one of the Middle East\u2019s largest meeting points for technology companies, startups, investors, corporations, and government leaders.\u00a0<\/span>Its program covers entrepreneurship, digital transformation, emerging technology, investment, and the continued development of Saudi Arabia\u2019s technology economy.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/deepfest.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DeepFest<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> runs alongside LEAP as its dedicated AI gathering, bringing together technology developers, startups, researchers, policymakers, investors, and companies applying AI across different industries.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Web Summit Qatar in Doha<\/b><\/h3><p><b>Location:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/startup-ecosystem\/doha-qa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doha, Qatar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><b>Next edition:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> January 31\u2013February 3, 2027<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/qatar.websummit.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Web Summit Qatar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> brings the international Web Summit platform to Doha, connecting regional founders with global investors, technology companies, media organizations, and ecosystem leaders.\u00a0<\/span>Its format combines conference stages, startup exhibitions, investor meetings, media opportunities, and networking across technology and entrepreneurship. The 2026 edition attracted more than 30,000 attendees, 1,637 startups, and 931 investors from 127 countries. The event returns to Doha from January 31 to February 3, 2027.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71e82fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"71e82fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/visit-qatar-ggB-yB154qM-unsplash-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-36543\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/visit-qatar-ggB-yB154qM-unsplash-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/visit-qatar-ggB-yB154qM-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/visit-qatar-ggB-yB154qM-unsplash-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/visit-qatar-ggB-yB154qM-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/visit-qatar-ggB-yB154qM-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/visit-qatar-ggB-yB154qM-unsplash-45x30.jpg 45w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/visit-qatar-ggB-yB154qM-unsplash.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5110186 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5110186\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Entrepreneurship and Ecosystem Events<\/b><\/h2><h3><b>Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Doha<\/b><\/h3><p><b>Location:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/startup-ecosystem\/doha-qa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doha, Qatar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><b>Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> September 21\u201324, 2026<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.genglobal.org\/gec?utm_medium=startupblink\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Entrepreneurship Congress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> brings founders, investors, policymakers, researchers, financial institutions, and startup ecosystem organizations from around the world together in Doha.\u00a0<\/span>The four-day event covers entrepreneurship policy, startup growth, investment, sector-specific innovation, and international ecosystem collaboration. More than 3,000 participants representing approximately 200 countries and organizations are expected to attend.<\/p><h3><b>RiseUp Summit in Cairo<\/b><\/h3><p><b>Location:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/startup-ecosystem\/cairo-eg\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cairo, Egypt<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><b>Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> February 5\u20137, 2026<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/riseupsummit.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RiseUp Summit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the Middle East and Africa\u2019s most established entrepreneurship gatherings.\u00a0<\/span>The event connects founders with investors, corporate partners, technology companies, mentors, and startup support organizations. Its programming spans startup funding, AI, business growth, technology, creative industries, and international market access. The 2026 edition brought together more than 20,000 entrepreneurs alongside hundreds of speakers, startups, and investors.<\/p><h3><b>Step Dubai<\/b><\/h3><p><b>Location:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/startup-ecosystem\/dubai-ae\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai, United Arab Emirates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><b>Next edition:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> February 3\u20134, 2027<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/dubai.stepconference.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step Dubai<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the region\u2019s longest-running startup and technology conferences.\u00a0<\/span>Its festival format brings together founders, venture capital firms, accelerators, technology companies, and creative-industry professionals through startup exhibitions, investor meetings, pitch competitions, talks, and workshops. The next edition takes place at Dubai Internet City on February 3\u20134, 2027.<\/p><h3><b>Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival<\/b><\/h3><p><b>Location:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/startup-ecosystem\/sharjah-ae\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharjah, United Arab Emirates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><b>Next edition:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> January 30\u201331, 2027<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/sharjahef.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a major founder-focused gathering organized by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center.\u00a0<\/span>The event combines startup showcases, investor meetings, pitch activities, workshops, masterclasses, and international participation. Its programming is especially accessible to early-stage founders and entrepreneurs building companies in Sharjah and the wider UAE. Its tenth edition takes place on January 30\u201331, 2027.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fce30e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0fce30e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/riyadh-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-36541\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/riyadh-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/riyadh-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/riyadh-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/riyadh-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/riyadh-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/riyadh-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/riyadh-45x34.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34da904 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"34da904\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Fintech and Financial Services Events<\/b><\/h2><h3><b>Money20\/20 Middle East in Riyadh<\/b><\/h3><p><b>Location:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/startup-ecosystem\/riyadh-sa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Riyadh, Saudi Arabia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><b>Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> September 14\u201316, 2026<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/money2020middleeast.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Money20\/20 Middle East<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a major regional platform for banking, payments, fintech, digital assets, and financial infrastructure.\u00a0<\/span>Banks, regulators, technology companies, startups, investors, and corporate buyers use the event to explore new products and develop commercial partnerships. Its programming includes startup participation, investor engagement, exhibitions, and conference content across the financial technology ecosystem.<\/p><h3><b>Abu Dhabi Finance Week and Fintech Abu Dhabi<\/b><\/h3><p><b>Location:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/startup-ecosystem\/abu-dhabi-ae\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><b>Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> December 7\u201310, 2026<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adfw.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abu Dhabi Finance Week<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the region\u2019s largest gatherings for investment, asset management, capital markets, fintech, and financial policy.\u00a0<\/span>Its wider program includes Fintech Abu Dhabi, connecting financial institutions, technology companies, regulators, investors, and entrepreneurs. The 2025 edition attracted 35,000 participants and organizations representing more than US$62 trillion in assets.<\/p><h3><b>Dubai FinTech Summit<\/b><\/h3><p><b>Location:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/startup-ecosystem\/dubai-ae\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai, United Arab Emirates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><b>Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> November 2\u20133, 2026<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/dubaifintechsummit.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai FinTech Summit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> brings together financial institutions, fintech startups, regulators, investors, policymakers, and technology providers.\u00a0<\/span>Its agenda covers banking, payments, wealth management, digital assets, financial regulation, tokenization, embedded finance, and financial infrastructure. The summit is organized by the Dubai International Financial Centre and forms part of Dubai Future Finance Week.<\/p><h3><b>Seamless Middle East in Dubai<\/b><\/h3><p><b>Location:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/startup-ecosystem\/dubai-ae\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai, United Arab Emirates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><b>Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> September 22\u201324, 2026<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.terrapinn.com\/exhibition\/seamless-middle-east-fintech\/?utm_medium=startupblink\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seamless Middle East<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> covers fintech, payments, banking, digital commerce, retail, marketing, and delivery technology.\u00a0<\/span>The event connects startups and technology providers with banks, merchants, retailers, financial institutions, investors, and corporate buyers. Its fintech program covers the full payments value chain, while its digital commerce program spans e-commerce, marketing, retail technology, and fulfillment.<\/p><h2><b>Investment and Economic Forums<\/b><\/h2><h3><b>Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh<\/b><\/h3><p><b>Location:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/startup-ecosystem\/riyadh-sa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Riyadh, Saudi Arabia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><b>Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> October 26\u201329, 2026<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fii-institute.org\/conference\/fii-10th-edition\/?utm_medium=startupblink\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Future Investment Initiative<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a high-level global investment conference attended by institutional investors, government leaders, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and technology innovators.\u00a0<\/span>The tenth edition examines capital, AI, productivity, climate, demographics, healthcare, and other forces shaping long-term economic growth. Its focus is most closely aligned with later-stage companies and organizations seeking relationships with sovereign, institutional, and corporate capital.<\/p><h3><b>AIM Congress in Dubai<\/b><\/h3><p><b>Location:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/startup-ecosystem\/dubai-ae\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai, United Arab Emirates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><b>Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> September 7\u20139, 2026<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aimcongress.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AIM Congress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a global investment platform connecting governments, financial institutions, corporations, investors, entrepreneurs, and technology companies.\u00a0<\/span>Its program addresses foreign direct investment, digital transformation, economic diversification, emerging markets, international partnerships, and sustainable growth. The event also includes an international exhibition, workshops, roundtables, investment destination presentations, and pitch competitions.<\/p><h3><b>Investopia in Abu Dhabi<\/b><\/h3><p><b>Location:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/startup-ecosystem\/abu-dhabi-ae\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><b>Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To be confirmed<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/investopia.ae\/?utm_medium=startupblink\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investopia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a UAE government-backed investment platform focused on new economic sectors and emerging opportunities.\u00a0<\/span>It connects investors, business leaders, government representatives, entrepreneurs, and innovators through its flagship UAE gathering and a wider series of international events. Its programming covers global capital flows, entrepreneurship, AI, fintech, healthcare, e-commerce, space technology, and economic partnerships. The official event page currently lists the 2026 flagship date as to be confirmed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dcba976 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"dcba976\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dubai-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-36539\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dubai-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dubai-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dubai-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dubai-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dubai-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dubai-45x30.jpg 45w, https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dubai.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a7a768 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a7a768\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>AI, Cybersecurity and Enterprise Technology Events<\/b><\/h2><h3><b>Dubai AI Festival<\/b><\/h3><p><b>Location:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/startup-ecosystem\/dubai-ae\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai, United Arab Emirates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><b>Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> April 7\u20138, 2026<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/dubaiaifestival.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai AI Festival<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> brings AI companies, startups, investors, policymakers, enterprises, and researchers together at Dubai World Trade Centre.\u00a0<\/span>Held as part of Dubai AI Week, it focuses on AI commercialization, infrastructure, investment, governance, enterprise adoption, and international partnerships. The wider week also includes events for government leaders, researchers, developers, and emerging AI talent.<\/p><h3><b>Enterprise AI Expo in Muscat<\/b><\/h3><p><b>Location:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/startup-ecosystem\/muscat-om\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscat, Oman<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><b>Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> November 25\u201326, 2026<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/omanaisummit.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enterprise AI Expo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> focuses on the adoption of enterprise-grade AI across business and government.\u00a0<\/span>The event brings technology companies, startups, corporate decision-makers, policymakers, and AI specialists together to explore data infrastructure, cloud systems, governance, automation, hybrid AI architectures, and enterprise applications. The organizer\u2019s current headline listing gives November 25\u201326 at the Sheraton Muscat, although an older May date remains elsewhere on the site.<\/p><h3><b>GISEC Global in Dubai<\/b><\/h3><p><b>Location:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/startup-ecosystem\/dubai-ae\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai, United Arab Emirates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><b>Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> September 16\u201318, 2026<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/gisec.ae\/?utm_medium=startupblink\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GISEC Global<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the Middle East and Africa\u2019s largest cybersecurity events.\u00a0<\/span>It brings cybersecurity companies, startups, government agencies, CISOs, investors, ethical hackers, and technical professionals together through exhibitions, conference stages, live demonstrations, competitions, and business meetings. Its startup platform gives founders opportunities to engage with government and enterprise buyers.<\/p><h3><b>Black Hat Middle East and Africa in Riyadh<\/b><\/h3><p><b>Location:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/startup-ecosystem\/riyadh-sa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Riyadh, Saudi Arabia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><b>Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> December 1\u20133, 2026<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/blackhatmea.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black Hat Middle East and Africa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> brings the international information-security community to Riyadh.\u00a0<\/span>Its program combines executive summits, technical briefings, security training, startup participation, investor meetings, ethical-hacking demonstrations, and Capture the Flag competitions. The audience spans cybersecurity specialists, government organizations, enterprise buyers, security companies, and investors.<\/p><h3><b>Cybertech Global Tel Aviv<\/b><\/h3><p><b>Location:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/startup-ecosystem\/tel-aviv-area-il\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tel Aviv Area, Israel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><b>Next edition:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> January 25\u201327, 2027<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cybertechisrael.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cybertech Global Tel Aviv<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> connects cybersecurity companies, startups, investors, researchers, government officials, academics, and enterprise security leaders.\u00a0<\/span>The event combines conference programming, an extensive exhibition, startup participation, international delegations, and business meetings. Its next edition takes place at Expo Tel Aviv from January 25\u201327, 2027.<\/p><h2><b>Blockchain, Web3 and Digital Asset Events<\/b><\/h2><h3><b>TOKEN2049 Dubai<\/b><\/h3><p><b>Location:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/startup-ecosystem\/dubai-ae\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai, United Arab Emirates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><b>Next edition:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> April 21\u201322, 2027<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.token2049.com\/dubai?utm_medium=startupblink\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TOKEN2049 Dubai<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the world\u2019s largest crypto and digital asset gatherings, bringing together founders, investors, exchanges, infrastructure providers, developers, and industry leaders.\u00a0<\/span>The event\u2019s 2026 edition was postponed because of regional uncertainty affecting safety, travel, and logistics. The next Dubai edition is scheduled for April 21\u201322, 2027. Existing 2026 tickets remain valid for the rescheduled event.<\/p><h3><b>Blockchain Life in Dubai<\/b><\/h3><p><b>Location:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/startup-ecosystem\/dubai-ae\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai, United Arab Emirates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><b>Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> December 1\u20132, 2026<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/blockchain-life.com\/?utm_medium=startupblink\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blockchain Life<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an international gathering for blockchain, cryptocurrencies, Web3, digital assets, and mining.\u00a0<\/span>It brings founders, investors, developers, funds, exchanges, traders, and technology providers to Dubai for conference sessions, exhibitions, business meetings, and startup networking. The main event is accompanied by a wider program of blockchain and digital asset side events across the city.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd4143f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd4143f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Who Should Attend These Events?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Startup founders can use these events to meet investors, identify potential customers, explore market-entry programs, and develop relationships with corporate and government partners. Many offer startup exhibitions, investor matchmaking, pitch competitions, and founder packages.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investors and venture capital firms attend to discover regional deal flow, meet international founders, assess emerging sectors, and understand how startup markets across the Middle East are developing.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corporations can use the events for technology scouting, innovation partnerships, procurement, market research, and direct engagement with startups. Specialized fintech, AI, cybersecurity, and Web3 gatherings also provide access to sector-specific buyers and decision-makers.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Startup ecosystem organizations and government agencies can promote their ecosystems, organize delegations, attract founders and investors, and build partnerships with other cities, countries, accelerators, and innovation organizations.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you are a founder pursuing funding, an investor looking for deal flow, or an ecosystem builder mapping the region\u2019s innovation landscape, these events provide access to technology companies, capital, policymakers, and international partners.<\/span><\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a startup event looking to partner with us for your next event,<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/contact\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact us<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for speaking engagements and promotional activities.<\/span><\/i><\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a startup event looking to generate leads for your next event, check out<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/lp.startupblink.com\/marketingpackages\/?utm_campaign=startupblink&amp;utm_medium=startupblink&amp;utm_source=startupblink\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">advertising opportunities<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with StartupBlink.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-972ab8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"972ab8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Did we miss your startup event?<\/h5>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47e9b1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"47e9b1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startupblink.com\/blog\/contacts\/?utm_campaign=blog&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_source=blog\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Contact Us <\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for the top startup events in the Middle East for 2026? 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