About Step Dubai 2027
Step Dubai 2027 is a two-day technology and startup conference at Dubai Internet City, on February 3-4, 2027. It brings together 8,000 founders, investors and technology leaders from the UAE, the wider MENA region and around the world.
Step has run since 2012 and is one of the region's longest-running tech and startup events. Step also runs an annual edition in San Francisco.
What happens at Step Dubai 2027
Day 1 - February 3, Dubai Internet City
The opening day, with Round 1 of the pitch competition and the opening party.
Day 2 - February 4, Dubai Internet City
Keynotes, fireside chats, panels, the Startup Showcase, the Investor Meetings Lounge and the main-stage pitch final.
Step Week
Partner-organised satellite events across Dubai around the conference - meetups, dinners and demo nights. The schedule will be announced on the satellite events page.
Format & programming
Keynotes and fireside chats
Keynotes and fireside chats on the main stage.
Founder and investor panels
Founder and investor panels across AI, fintech, climate, infrastructure and more.
The Startup Showcase
The Startup Showcase, with 300 startups.
The Investor Meetings Lounge
The Investor Meetings Lounge, with pre-curated 1:1 meetings between investors and startups.
Who attends
Founders
Founders, from pre-seed to Series B.
Investors
Investors: VCs, angels and corporate venture teams.
Technology leaders
Technology leaders, operators and corporate innovation teams.
Ecosystem partners
Ecosystem partners, accelerators, communities and media.
Why Step Dubai
Step is a working conference. It is built so founders meet capital, companies meet new ideas and builders meet each other - in one room, at Dubai Internet City, the region's technology hub.
Venue
Both days
Both days take place at Dubai Internet City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Presenter
Step Dubai 2027 is presented by Dubai Internet City.
Accessibility
The venue is wheelchair accessible; email hello@stepconference.com with accessibility or dietary requests.
Join Step Dubai 2027
Book your space, apply to showcase your startup, or apply as an investor.