Dubai is set to host one of the most anticipated tech events of the year as DATE (Digital Acceleration & Transformation Expo) makes its highly anticipated debut in the city on 26–27 November 2025.
The landmark event will be followed by DATE KSA, set to take place in Riyadh on 8–9 December, marking a major regional expansion of the premier tech showcase.
Part of the flagship DATE series by Trescon, a global business catalyst, the MENA edition is set to bring together over 2,000 decision-makers, 200+ investors, 60+ expert speakers, and more than 50 leading tech companies for two days of high-impact dialogue, deal-making, and innovation.
The event will also be co-located with Trescon’s CARE (Climate Action & Renewable Energy) series, creating a dynamic platform at the intersection of technology and sustainability.
“Dubai is setting the pace for the next wave of tech-driven transformation and DATE MENA is at the heart of it,” said Mohammed Saleem, Founder and Chairman at Trescon.
Centred on the theme ‘Human Potential Meets Digital Possibilities,’ the series will explore how emerging technologies can drive impact across sectors.
The recently concluded DATE Dialogues, held on 16 September at in5 Tech, Dubai, focused on MENA’s digital transformation and future-tech adoption strategies. Contributions from NVIDIA, Accenture, The Kanoo Group, and Magure highlighted the importance of collaboration and local expertise, setting the stage for DATE MENA.
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Vladimir Arshinov, Group Chief Technology Officer, EMSTEEL, said that, “Digital Acceleration & Transformation Expo MENA provides an ideal platform to exchange insights with global leaders and demonstrate how human potential can truly meet digital possibilities, shaping the region’s digital future.”
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Alice Yammine Boueiz, Chief Executive Officer of Arab Hospitals Federation, noted that, “Emerging technologies are opening a new chapter for the MENA region, redefining healthcare and the way we serve our people. Through my role as CEO of the Arab Hospitals Federation, I am proud to bring this vision to DATE, where together we turn ambition into transformation.”
Naveen Bharadwaj Group CEO – Trescon
“DATE is not a one-off event; it’s a catalyst. This platform is built for those who are serious about using technology to solve real problems. In Dubai, we’re creating the space where policy meets capital, and ideas become action.”
Prominent speakers include Dr. Marwan Al Zarouni, CEO of AI, Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), UAE; Dr. Ayesha Bin Lootah, Assistant Vice President, VARA, UAE; H.E. Paul Dawalibi, CEO, RAK DAO, UAE; Dr. Sid Ahmed Benraouane, Advisor, Dubai Government, and others.
Each edition of DATE will host the FutureTech World Cup, Innovation Program, Launchpad, and Jobs initiative, connecting talent with companies shaping MENA’s digital-first economy.
Industry partners that have committed to showcase their projects/solutions during DATE MENA include Magure, EY, Demandify, KonfHub, Fia Ventures, Trescon Foundation, and others, as per the statement.
