AIBC Eurasia kicks off the new year by returning to Dubai for its sixth annual edition. The summit takes over the Dubai Festival City – Festival Arena from February 09 to 11, featuring a comprehensive two-day conference and expo that places cutting-edge technology at center stage.
Whether you are a first-time attendee or a veteran delegate, this guide ensures your trip is seamless from arrival to departure. From engaging panels and digital apps to exclusive networking galas, here is everything you need to know.
Bringing together C-level decision-makers, investors, and innovators, the event operates on a massive scale, connecting industry leaders with rapidly expanding markets across Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
The exhibition floor is engineered for results. Beyond the booths, the floor includes a central stage for expert insights, executive lounges for private deals, dedicated networking zones, and a curated food court designed to keep business moving. Once the expo doors close, Dubai’s nightlife takes over—featuring exclusive dinners, charity galas, and award ceremonies to ensure your networking schedule remains full.
With over 250 exhibitors and sponsors and two distinct conference stages, the AIBC Eurasia floor plan guarantees you will cover plenty of ground. To cater to tired feet, four VIP lounges offer a plush, exclusive environment for hosting meetings, connecting with peers, or enjoying a coffee while reviewing the agenda.
- Influential speakers and visionary leaders
- AIBC Startup Pitch
- Prestigious gala awards and auction
- 15 curated networking dinners
- Unmissable closing party
- Engage with top government officials
- Connect with elite tech and blockchain innovators
- Access high-value business and investment opportunities
AIBC Press Conference
Major announcements are on the horizon. Scheduled for 09:45 on the 10th at the AIBC stage, a dedicated press conference will unveil the highly anticipated 2026 strategic roadmap for AIBC.
Meet the speakers leading the conversation
For this edition, AIBC Eurasia 2026 has assembled a stellar lineup of industry heavyweights, thought leaders, and disruptors. From keynote addresses and workshops to dynamic panel discussions, experts bring decades of experience to the stage, sparking critical conversations on hot topics, such as the future of digital assets, essential regulatory updates, and perspectives on emerging tech. Do not miss Tech Hunter Tony Ventura’s AI workshop and live demo on the AIBC stage, as well as the high-stakes Startup Pitch live on the main stage, both taking place on the 10th.
Highlights include prominent figures in the sector, such as Leonid Blinov, Vertical Head at TikTok, Seif El Hakim, Founder & CEO at Alpha Global Enterprise, and Lucy Chow, investor and author.
Browse the complete list of speakers on the AIBC Eurasia website or visit the agenda for a more in-depth look at the topics.
Stay connected
Maximize your networking potential with the official Match App, a free, newly updated digital tool designed to streamline your summit journey. Once your ticket is confirmed, you will receive an access link via email. Log in with your registered email and ticket reference to verify your account and start building your customized agenda. Explore an interactive floor plan, discover key sessions, and arrange meetings with fellow delegates, speakers, and exhibitors. With live notifications, Match ensures you stay informed, connected, and in control from your arrival until the final networking celebration.
Dinner’s on us!
If you are a Premium or Platinum ticket holder, you are in for an exclusive experience. Ensure you do not miss out on the VIP dinners taking place during the AIBC Eurasia event, RSVP to your email invitation to secure your seat. With no expense spared and a top-tier crowd, the iGathering is the premier evening activity this week. Venues like Karam Al Bahr at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City hotel and The Belgian Beer Cafe at the Crowne Plaza check all the boxes, excellent cuisine, unbeatable views of Dubai Creek, and best of all, they are located in one central hub.
Wondering which dinner you are allocated to? Scan the QR code on your badge to view your personal agenda.
Speaking of elite networking, awards season is back, and we are holding not one, but two prestigious ceremonies, rolling out the red carpet for an elegant evening of accolades, connection, and charity.
Taking place in the dazzling Al Baraha Ballroom at the Intercontinental Hotel Dubai Festival City, we are honoring industry leaders and technology providers at the Eurasia Awards on the 9th. This will be followed on February 10 by the AIBC Awards—celebrating groundbreaking innovators, visionary tech providers, and cutting-edge projects shaping the global technology landscape.
We are also proud to support the SiGMA Foundation’s philanthropic projects with a charity auction. Guiding the evening’s excitement is charismatic auctioneer Rick Goddard, guaranteeing an experience to remember.
Both ceremonies are strictly by invitation only and open to platinum ticket holders, table sponsors, and guests holding reserved seats.
Pre-event highlights – 09 February
C-Level Golf Tournament
Dubai’s Trump International Golf Club sets the stage for the inaugural launch of the SiGMA Golf Tour. Offering a high-caliber experience, play begins on the 9th at 10:00 AM and continues through a full eighteen holes until early afternoon.
Large on-site screens deliver live scoring, highlights, and curated content, keeping you connected throughout the forty tee times. The tournament will conclude with a post-play lunch and presentation, creating a natural transition from competition to conversation and reflection.
Can’t make it to the Eurasia event? We are taking SiGMA golf global, with a lineup of stops taking place throughout our 2026 summits. Register your interest by visiting our website.
Pre-Registration
To ensure things run smoothly, we have opened two badge collection points. Exhibitors should head to the Festival Arena expo centre between 09:00 and 17:00 to collect their badge ahead of the summit, check in on their booth setup, and explore the venue. Meanwhile, delegates looking to avoid Day 1 queues can stop by the Vista Lounge at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City between 10:00 and 22:00. Just bring a valid I.D. and you are all set. A welcome reception starts at 18:00, open to all ticket holders, this is the perfect way to ease into event mode.
The Deep Dive Dubai experience
Take luxury transport to the NAS Sports Complex,Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, where you will experience one of the most unique deep diving experiences in the world. Inspired by the UAE’s pearl diving heritage, the Deep Dive takes you down to the world’s deepest pool, themed to resemble an abandoned sunken city. Play underwater board games, ride motorcycles, or simply take in the views as you explore the city on another level.
For registration details, accommodation offers, and complete event schedules, visit the official AIBC Eurasia page.
