Every builder event in the UAE

Tech & startup events in the UAE: questions

What tech and startup events are on in the UAE this week?

38 events between Monday 26 October and Sunday 1 November, including Pitch with Confidence: Investor Q&A Masterclass (Mon 26 Oct), Beyond the Agent: The Collective Intelligence Roundtable (Mon 26 Oct) and CIBSE MENA Decarbonisation Conference 2026 (Tue 27 Oct).

Are there free tech and startup events in the UAE?

Yes: 88 of the 123 upcoming events are free to attend, such as Pitch with Confidence: Investor Q&A Masterclass (Mon 26 Oct) and Beyond the Agent: The Collective Intelligence Roundtable (Mon 26 Oct). Free events usually still ask you to register on the organiser's page.

Where are tech and startup events in the UAE held?

Most often at Belcanto Restaurant at Dubai Opera (13), Caféine Club UAE (13) and MAKTABI - Business Center (DWTC) (7). 3 events are online.

Who organises tech and startup events in the UAE?

The most active organisers on the list are Dubai Tech Entrepreneurs Hangout (13 events), Tech Tuesdays (13 events), AI Agent Builders (6 events) and Dubai Investors Group (6 events).

How do I register for these events?

Every listing links to the organiser's own sign-up page, such as Luma, Meetup, Eventbrite or the event's website. GRIDZ doesn't sell tickets or take a cut.

How up to date is this list?

Listings are re-checked against the organisers' own pages every day; this list was last refreshed on Monday 26 October. Times are Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4). Cancelled or postponed events stay listed with a notice.