Abu Dhabi to Host Global Entrepreneurship Festival 2026 in April
The festival will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders and government stakeholders for free panels, workshops and consultations aimed at supporting startups and creating investment opportunities.
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Abu Dhabi will host the Global Entrepreneurship Festival 2026 from April 20-22, 2026, at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center to support economic diversification and position the emirate as a global hub for entrepreneurship.
Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the festival will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders and government stakeholders for free panels, workshops and consultations aimed at supporting startups and creating investment opportunities.
It will feature several tracks designed for different stages of business growth, including a Launch and Enablement Track for early-stage startups, a Growth and Development Track for companies seeking expansion, and a Funding and Investment Track intended to link projects with investors, financial institutions, and investment funds.
The event is supported by ADNOC, the Abu Dhabi Authority of Social Contribution (Ma’an) and the Athar+ Program, along with enabling entities including the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development and its affiliates such as Khalifa Fund, Abu Dhabi Chamber, Hub71 and Abu Dhabi Customs.
Abu Dhabi will host the Global Entrepreneurship Festival 2026 from April 20-22, 2026, at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center to support economic diversification and position the emirate as a global hub for entrepreneurship.
Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the festival will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders and government stakeholders for free panels, workshops and consultations aimed at supporting startups and creating investment opportunities.
It will feature several tracks designed for different stages of business growth, including a Launch and Enablement Track for early-stage startups, a Growth and Development Track for companies seeking expansion, and a Funding and Investment Track intended to link projects with investors, financial institutions, and investment funds.
The event is supported by ADNOC, the Abu Dhabi Authority of Social Contribution (Ma’an) and the Athar+ Program, along with enabling entities including the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development and its affiliates such as Khalifa Fund, Abu Dhabi Chamber, Hub71 and Abu Dhabi Customs.
