Step Dubai 2026 – Startup Showcase

Step Dubai is one of the Middle East’s largest tech and startup conferences. Key features:

• Dates: February 11–12, 2026
• Venue: Dubai Internet City
• Audience: 8,000+ attendees, 300+ speakers, global investors, mentors, and corporate partners
• Activities:
• Startup Showcase (pitch competition + exhibition booths)
• Investor matchmaking sessions
• Roundtables, workshops, and masterclasses
• Networking with regional and global founders
• Partner activations, entertainment, and F&B areas Application requirements:
• Startup name, country, industry, funding stage, product development level
• Pitch deck (PDF/PPTX, max 6 MB)
• High‑resolution logo (AI/EPS/PNG, max 6 MB)

• Must be a startup (any stage: pre‑seed, seed, Series A/B, growth)
• Industry categories include: AI, blockchain, cybersecurity, edtech, fintech, proptech, healthtech, IoT, e‑commerce, SaaS, sustainability, gaming, media, energy, food & beverage, etc.
• Online application form
• Pitch deck (PDF/PPTX)
• Logo (AI/EPS/PNG)
• Short startup introduction
• Team details required (founders, hiring stage, operational level)