Dubai Business Forum 2023 in Numbers

2000+

delegates from 49 countries

550+

scheduled app meetings

32

speakers across 24 sessions

20+

deals
signed

2000+

delegates from
49 countries

550+

scheduled
app meetings

32

speakers across
24 sessions

20+

deals
signed

Highlights from DBF 2023

1-2 NOVEMBER 2023 MADINAT JUMEIRAH, DUBAI

Bringing together key public and private sector stakeholders from across the globe, the forum created a platform for global corporations and fast-growth businesses to forge partnerships, cultivate international networks, and unlock new opportunities. The networking and thought leadership sessions at the forum enabled participants to explore strategic economic partnerships, opening new horizons for business, trade, and investments. 

THE DEALS HUB

The Dubai Business Forum saw over 20 deals signed as part of The Deals Hub, a dedicated platform for global business leaders and investors to forge and announce major business initiatives, partnerships, investments, and commercial alliances.

The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) announced the launch of a VC fund worth AED 500 million to finance technology startups and contribute to achieving the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 by promoting the growth of SMEs in various emerging sectors.

A Seismic Shift in the Global Business Landscape

Transformative Global Speakers

H.E. Helal Saeed Al Marri

Director General, Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism

United Aram Emirates

David Hanson

CEO, Hanson Robotics & Creator of Sophia the Robot

United States

Jean Claude

Trichet Former President, European Central Bank

France

Shamsa Al-Falasi

CEO, Citibank

United Arab Emirates

H.E. Helal Saeed Al Marri

Director General, Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism

United Aram Emirates

David Hanson

CEO, Hanson Robotics & Creator of Sophia the Robot

United States

Jean Claude

Trichet Former President, European Central Bank

France

Shamsa Al-Falasi

CEO, Citibank

United Arab Emirates

Testimonials

Hear what a big impression Dubai Business Forum 2023 made:

HE Hamed Ali

Ted Souder

HE Hamed Ali
Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and Nasdaq Dubai

Ted Souder
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