Forbes Middle East · 2026 season
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WELCOME TO FORBES MIDDLE EAST EVENTS
The region’s C-suite is a busy bunch, so gathering industry leaders in one room can be a near impossibility. But when it happens, something magical occurs.
Throughout the year, Forbes Middle East hosts a series of timely summits that achieve exactly that. Whether championing sustainability or exploring the technologies of tomorrow, our events draw influential businesspeople through the doors of some of the region’s top venues to celebrate achievement and – most importantly – shape futures.
Reflecting the diversity of the region, our calendar of events covers a rich and eclectic mix of themes from healthcare and wellbeing to the Arab world’s leading businesswomen and incredible entrepreneurs under the age of 30.
Whatever theme, Forbes Middle East events are all about impact. When savvy entrepreneurs, company founders, and distinguished CEOs sit down face to face, they do what they do best: they problem-solve, strategize, and dream big. The result is not just talk, it is true inspiration, tangible action, and positive change.
For us, the mission is personal too. We see each summit as a beacon of our brand, making excellence non-negotiable on every level. From live gatherings to prestigious award ceremonies, we set the stage for showstopping events that raise the bar and ignite the discussions that matter.
Get ready to join the conversation and be part of the solution. Forbes Middle East is waiting for you.
The 2026 calendar
6 of 9 events
The inaugural Forbes Middle East Family Business Summit, presented by FAB, will take place on 28th and 29th October 2026 at Abu Dhabi. Bringing together influential family enterprises, family office executives, investors, policymakers, governance experts, and next-generation leaders, the summit will serve as a premier platform for exploring the future of family capital, governance, succession, and long-term enterprise leadership.
The Future Growth Nexus Summit, delivered by Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ) in collaboration with Forbes Middle East, will convene the region’s visionary leaders, industry pioneers, and trade experts under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority.
The Forbes Middle East Building the Future Summit – Egypt will bring together government leaders, developers, investors, contractors, urban planners, technology innovators, and industry experts to explore the trends, opportunities, and innovations shaping the future of infrastructure and urban development. Taking place at a time when Egypt is advancing major infrastructure, real estate, and economic transformation initiatives, the summit will serve as a premier platform for examining the investments, partnerships, and strategies driving sustainable growth across the region.
Under the patronage of the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, and in partnership with American Hospital Dubai, the Forbes Middle East Medical Tourism & Wellness Summit 2026 brings together leaders shaping the future of global medical tourism and wellness.
Forbes YouthX, hosted by Forbes Middle East in collaboration with the Forbes Middle East Youth Council, will take place within the 1 Billion Followers Summit as a dedicated platform for exploring the business, leadership, and economic potential of the creator economy. Bringing together young founders, creators, influencers, professionals, brand leaders, platforms, investors, and emerging voices, the stage will examine how digital influence is evolving into a powerful driver of entrepreneurship, credibility, opportunity, and long-term impact.
GFH House at Davos 2027 Powered by Forbes Middle East returns to Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, from January 18–22, 2027, bringing together influential leaders from business, government, investment, technology and innovation to explore the ideas, opportunities and forces shaping the global economy. Centred around the theme, “Where Global Influence Meets Global Opportunity,” the GFH House will spotlight the Middle East’s growing influence on the world stage, the opportunities connecting markets and economies, and the leaders shaping what comes next.
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