Dubai is going full AI mode!
Step Dubai 2026 lands at Dubai Internet City on 11–12 February, bringing together founders, investors, startups, and tech enthusiasts for a festival packed with next-level AI insights
Aligned with the UAE’s National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, this year’s edition promises nearly 100,000 hours of AI-focused narratives, from business innovation and finance to creative industries.
Here’s what’s in store for attendees…
Think four packed tracks exploring everything from advanced AI systems and finance tech to startup growth and human-first innovation. The AI Stack track will show how cutting-edge technologies like large language models, robotics, and autonomous agents are reshaping industries.
Meanwhile, AI in Finance dives into FinTech, crypto, and autonomous banking, all while balancing innovation with regulation and trust. And for the creative minds, the Human First track puts humans at the centre of AI, exploring co-creation, ethics, and creativity in the age of automation.
Step Dubai is more than just talks.
Founders, funders, and startups get the chance to connect, pitch, and scale alongside investors holding USD 12.6 billion in deployable capital
This edition also welcomes D/Quarters with their outdoor co-working space and in5 success stories, giving a real taste of Dubai’s thriving startup ecosystem.
Big names are joining the action too. Atlassian is back as the Startup Basecamp Sponsor, while Intercom will showcase AI-driven customer communication platforms. Together, they’re turning Step Dubai into a global AI hotspot.
With over 8,000 attendees, 400+ startups, and 100+ international speakers, Step Dubai is turning the city into a hotspot for AI innovation and investment.
It’s not just about talks… it’s about building the AI economy of tomorrow, right here in Dubai.
Imp Deets
- When: 11–12 February 2026
- Where: Dubai Internet City
- Register now at stepdxb.com
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