Step Dubai 2025, the MENA region’s leading tech event, is set to return for its 13th edition on February 19 in partnership with Dubai Internet City, the region’s premier technology hub and one of TECOM Group PJSC’s 10 business districts.
The two-day event will host over 8,000 attendees, 200+ speakers, and an impressive $9 billion USD in fund presence. This will reinforce Step Dubai’s position as the leading platform for innovation, collaboration, and growth in the tech ecosystem.
Marking Dubai Internet City’s 25th anniversary, this year’s edition introduces five new tracks: –
Founders & Funders: Building successful startups and securing investment, gathering founders, investors, and accelerators to share insights on scaling and funding in the MENA region.
AdTech 2.0: The future of advertising, exploring how AI and programmatic technology are redefining ad campaigns, audience targeting, and brand safety.
PropTech: Making its debut at Step Dubai 2025, hosted by Dubai Land Department, this will explore the role of cutting-edge technologies in transforming real estate sector. From AI-driven property solutions to blockchain-powered transactions and development innovations, discover the future of urban living and investments.
AI Agents, LLMs & Cloud: Shedding light on AI’s pivotal role in transforming industries, with a strong emphasis on cloud infrastructure, AI agents, and large language models (LLMs). This track provides a comprehensive exploration of the evolving landscape of AI technology, addressing both enterprise and cutting-edge innovations.
FinTech for SMBs: Empowering small-to-medium businesses with fintech solutions that streamline financial processes, minimize costs, and enhance cash flow management.
The launch of a dedicated PropTech track highlights Step Dubai’s and Dubai Internet City’s commitment to developing the next generation of tech-enablement across the urban environment.
Majida Ali Rashid CEO of the Real Estate Development Sector – Dubai Land Department
“Dubai’s hosting of leading events such as ‘Step Dubai 2025’ reaffirms its position as a global hub for innovation and technology across various sectors, including real estate. The inclusion of a PropTech track in the event reflects the rapid advancement of Dubai’s real estate sector, where technology has become a fundamental pillar in developing real estate services and enhancing the experience of investors and stakeholders.”
Ammar Al Malik, Executive Vice-President of TECOM Group, emphasized Step Dubai’s role in driving innovation and aligning with Dubai’s Economic Agenda D33.
In this edition, BIM Ventures joins as a Super Partner, adding significant value to the event’s ecosystem. The 13th edition will offer unique opportunities for startups and innovators to connect with leading investors, venture capitalists, and industry decision-makers.
Major highlights include The Startup Basecamp, Pitch Competition, powered by Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority, Mentor’s Corner, powered by SUMMIT OS and Investor Meetings, powered by Zest Equity.
The event features 200+ speakers, industry leaders such as Blake Beltram, Mindbody (parent company to Classpass), Mohsen Moazami (President International at Groq), Elie Khouri (Vivium Holding), Michael Lahyani (Property Finder), Anjali Aggarwal, Head of Business GCC, Noon Payments, James Wang, General Manager UAE, Alibaba Cloud, and more to be announced.
Ray Dargham, CEO of Step, stated that, “The global tech landscape is evolving rapidly, and AI is at its core. Step Dubai 2025 is embracing this transformation with our expanded AI track, positioning us at the forefront of this revolution. This year, we’re all about fuelling the trailblazers and startups that are redefining tech’s future and linking them with investors to tap into massive capital.”
Step Dubai 2025 will be held at Dubai Internet City, which is home to over 4,000 companies, including Microsoft, Google, and Nvidia.
