# Step Conference

> Step is a technology and startup conference that brings together founders, investors and technology leaders. Founded in 2012 in the Middle East, Step runs annual events in Dubai and San Francisco.

## Key facts

- Organiser: Step, a Dubai-based tech media and events company
- Step Dubai 2027: February 3–4, 2027, Dubai Internet City, Dubai, UAE — https://stepconference.com/dubai/2027/
- Step San Francisco 2026: August 26–27, 2026, The Midway, San Francisco — https://stepconference.com/sf/2026/
- FAQ: https://stepconference.com/dubai/2027/faq
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Step_Conference

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## Main resources

- [Homepage](https://stepconference.com/): Discover Step events and public editions.
- [Sitemap](https://stepconference.com/sitemap.xml): Index of the master and event-specific sitemaps.
- [News](https://stepconference.com/blog): Conference news and articles.

## Step Dubai 2027

- [Event homepage](https://stepconference.com/dubai/2027/): Event overview and attendance information.
- [About](https://stepconference.com/dubai/2027/about): Conference background.
- [FAQ](https://stepconference.com/dubai/2027/faq): Practical attendee questions and answers.
- [Agenda](https://stepconference.com/dubai/2027/agenda): Published sessions and program.
- [Speakers](https://stepconference.com/dubai/2027/speakers): Public speaker directory and profiles.
- [Startups](https://stepconference.com/dubai/2027/startups-showcase): Startup showcase directory.
- [Investors](https://stepconference.com/dubai/2027/investors-list): Public investor directory.
- [Partners](https://stepconference.com/dubai/2027/partners-list): Conference partners.
- [Pitch competition](https://stepconference.com/dubai/2027/pitch-competition): Competition information.
- [Satellite events](https://stepconference.com/dubai/2027/satellite-events): Community events and hosting information.

## Applications and participation

- [Showcase a startup](https://stepconference.com/dubai/2027/apply-to-showcase-your-startup): Startup participation options and application.
- [Investor participation](https://stepconference.com/dubai/2027/become-an-investor-at-step-dubai): Investor application.
- [Refer a speaker](https://stepconference.com/dubai/2027/speak-at-step-dubai): Speaker referral form.
- [Sponsor or exhibit](https://stepconference.com/dubai/2027/exhibit-or-sponsor-at-step-dubai): Sponsorship and exhibitor inquiries.
- [Ecosystem partners](https://stepconference.com/dubai/2027/ecosystem-partners): Community and ecosystem partnership information.
- [Media partners](https://stepconference.com/dubai/2027/media-partners): Media partnership information.

## Other editions

- [Step San Francisco 2026](https://stepconference.com/sf/2026/): Edition-specific information; consult its pages rather than assuming the Dubai program applies.

## Use of this guide

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