Dubai will soon take center stage in the global technology landscape as it prepares to host the first-ever DATE MENA (Digital Acceleration & Transformation Expo) on 26–27 November 2025, followed by DATE KSA on 8–9 December in Riyadh. Organized by Trescon, a leading business catalyst, the MENA edition will gather over 2,000 decision-makers, 200 investors, 60 speakers, and 50 tech companies for two days of dialogue, innovation, and deal-making. The event will also run alongside Trescon’s CARE (Climate Action & Renewable Energy) series.
“Dubai is setting the pace for the next wave of tech-driven transformation and DATE MENA is at the heart of it,” said Mohammed Saleem, Founder and Chairman, Trescon. Centered on the theme “Human Potential Meets Digital Possibilities,” the event will explore how emerging technologies can drive measurable impact across industries while fostering collaboration between innovators, investors, and policymakers.
Shaping MENA’s Digital Future
The recently concluded DATE Dialogues, held on 16 September at in5 Tech, Dubai, laid the foundation for this landmark gathering. Discussions led by NVIDIA, Accenture, The Kanoo Group, and Magure emphasized regional expertise and cross-sector partnerships as keys to accelerating MENA’s digital transformation.
“DATE MENA provides an ideal platform to exchange insights with global leaders and demonstrate how human potential can truly meet digital possibilities — shaping the region’s digital future,” said Vladimir Arshinov, Group Chief Technology Officer, EMSTEEL.
Highlighting inclusivity and innovation, DATE MENA will also celebrate women in tech. Alice Yammine Boueiz, Chief Executive Officer, Arab Hospitals Federation, shared: “Emerging technologies are opening a new chapter for the MENA region, redefining healthcare and the way we serve our people. Through my role as CEO of the Arab Hospitals Federation, I am proud to bring this vision to DATE, where together we turn ambition into transformation.”
Prominent speakers include Dr. Marwan Al Zarouni, CEO of AI at the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), UAE; Dr. Ayesha Bin Lootah, Assistant Vice President, VARA, UAE; H.E. Paul Dawalibi, CEO of RAK DAO, UAE; and Dr. Sid Ahmed Benraouane, Advisor to the Dubai Government, among others.
Turning Ideas into Action
Each edition of DATE will feature the FutureTech World Cup, Innovation Programme, Launchpad, and Jobs Initiative, connecting top talent with companies driving MENA’s digital-first economy. Industry partners such as Magure, EY, Demandify, KonfHub, Fia Ventures, and Trescon Foundation have already confirmed participation to showcase their cutting-edge solutions.
“DATE is not a one-off event, it’s a catalyst,” said Naveen Bharadwaj, Group CEO, Trescon. “This platform is built for those who are serious about using technology to solve real problems. In Dubai, we’re creating the space where policy meets capital, and ideas become action.”
With Dubai advancing its D33 economic agenda and strengthening its position as a hub for AI-led innovation, DATE arrives at a defining moment for the region’s digital transformation journey.
For details or registration as a speaker, sponsor, or exhibitor, visit https://datewithtech.com/dubai.
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