Dubai Chambers has announced that the upcoming edition of the Dubai Business Forum – China will take place in Shenzhen on 14 October 2026 under the theme ‘Momentum at Scale: Accelerating Shared Success.’
The forum is set to bring together senior business leaders, policymakers, investors, and representatives from both Dubai and China to strengthen economic cooperation and advance strategic partnerships.
It will focus on expanding investment flows, enhancing trade linkages, and identifying new opportunities in innovation-led and high-growth sectors.
The event is designed to build on the steadily growing economic relationship between Dubai and China by creating structured platforms for dialogue and collaboration.
The forum will also highlight Dubai’s positioning as a global business hub and a preferred destination for Chinese companies seeking regional and international expansion.
HE Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah President and CEO Dubai Chambers
“Dubai and China share deep economic ties built on trade, investment, innovation, and a mutual commitment to sustainable growth. Hosting the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen reflects the importance we place on strengthening this partnership and creating new channels for cooperation between the business communities in both markets. The forum will serve as a strategic platform to explore high-impact opportunities in sectors including the digital economy, emerging technologies, logistics, and advanced manufacturing. By connecting Chinese companies with Dubai’s fast-growing business ecosystem, the event will support their global expansion ambitions while contributing to the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).”
Positioned as a strategic networking and dialogue platform, the forum will bring together senior government officials, private sector leaders, multinational corporations, technology companies, startups, investors, and venture capital firms from both regions.
The agenda will include curated discussions, thematic sessions, and targeted networking opportunities aimed at translating dialogue into actionable business outcomes.
Shenzhen has been selected as the host city due to its status as a leading global center for innovation, technology development, and advanced manufacturing.
Located within the Greater Bay Area, the city plays a central role in China’s innovation ecosystem and provides a strategic environment for exploring synergies between Dubai and China in areas shaping the future of global business.
Key focus areas will include digital transformation, smart mobility, logistics networks, digital platforms, venture capital, and next-generation technologies. These sectors are expected to form the foundation for deeper collaboration between businesses in both markets.
The forum is part of Dubai Chambers’ ongoing efforts to strengthen international economic partnerships, attract foreign direct investment, and enhance Dubai’s position as a leading global hub for trade, business, and innovation.
It also aligns with the broader objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), which focuses on accelerating economic growth and reinforcing Dubai’s global competitiveness.
This edition will mark the fifth international Dubai Business Forum and the second edition hosted in China. The previous China edition was held in Beijing in August 2024 and attracted more than 800 business leaders.
Earlier editions have been hosted in global cities including London, Hamburg, and New York, reflecting the forum’s expanding international footprint and its role in advancing cross-border economic collaboration.
