Dubai gears up for the region’s most anticipated tech gathering as DATE MENA kicks off on 26th November
On 26th and 27th November 2025 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai will host the region’s most dynamic forum for technology, innovation, and digital transformation – DATE MENA. Organised by Trescon, DATE is a Digitisation, AI & Emerging Technology Summit. Over two days, the event will bring together 1,000+ pre-qualified business leaders, tech innovators, investors, enterprise buyers, and regulators to explore the technologies redefining industries and shaping the future of MENA.
As a high-impact platform, DATE MENA brings 40+ international and regional speakers delivering actionable insights across AI, Blockchain & Digital Assets, Cybersecurity, Immersive Technologies, Digital Entrepreneurship, Financial Innovation, Customer Experience, Quantum Computing, Cloud, Hybrid, and HCI solutions. This year’s agenda features some of the summit’s most anticipated conversations including Dr Marwan AlZarouni on Dubai’s AI and blockchain innovations; an AI in Action panel with leaders from EMSTEEL, ADNOC Distribution, The Kanoo Group, and Nas Neuron Health Services; a deep dive into the UAE’s virtual asset ecosystem with VARA, BitOasis, Maalexi, and D2A2; and a fireside chat on next-gen cybersecurity featuring DP World and Atlantis Resorts. These sessions offer practical insights and strategic perspectives that are unmissable for anyone shaping MENA’s digital future.
Speaking about the event, Naveen Bharadwaj, CEO, Trescon, said, “We are powering the region’s digital future at DATE MENA.” He continued, “Leaders, innovators, and disruptors from across the region come together as breakthroughs are revealed, strategies are set, and MENA’s digital evolution accelerates."
Innovation takes centre stage with the FutureTech World Cup, a global startup pitch competition showcasing disruptive solutions. Senior stakeholders will also participate in DATE Dialogues, invite-only roundtables designed for high-level discussions, strategic insights, and partnership opportunities.
DATE MENA integrates AI-powered networking tools to ensure every attendee meets the right people at the right time. From curated meetings to serendipitous connections, the forum transforms traditional networking into tangible business outcomes.
Supported by a robust network of sponsors, including Magure, EY, MAALEXI, DataOS, Trade Bank of Iraq, and others, DATE MENA is backed by organisations pioneering the technologies driving change across the region. Their involvement underscores the forum’s role as the ultimate platform for innovation, collaboration, and tech adoption.
Leading regional and international media will cover the event, capturing announcements, innovations, and strategic insights in real time. Their presence ensures that DATE MENA’s discussions and breakthroughs reach a global audience, further positioning MENA as a hub of innovation and technology leadership.
From disruptive AI applications to blockchain breakthroughs, immersive experiences, and quantum advancements, DATE MENA is where ideas are turned into action, and innovation meets execution.
