Programme
Two days. Six themes. One stage.
Tentative · All times AST (UTC+3)GCC Connect 2026, 29-30 November 2026, Badriah Ballroom, Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel, Sabah Al Salem
Inaugural Ceremony
Exhibition & International Conference
Artificial Intelligence: Present & Future Overview
Presentation and discussion, followed by a fireside chat on AI’s impact across energy, finance, medical and engineering.
Networking & Dinner
Thematic & Technical Sessions
Technocrats, government and industry speakers from across GCC countries.
Closing Ceremony
Startup Arena results and prize distribution, and vote of thanks, followed by lunch.
Conference technical session themes
Six themes spanning investment, industry, startups, skills, mobility and research.
Investment opportunities in India
Guidance TN-led session on state industrial policy & GCC capital mandates.
GCC-India industrial collaboration
Bilateral trade & industrial partnership corridors.
Startup ecosystem development
Cross-border founder mobility & ecosystem policy.
Engineering skill development
GCC skills-council alignment & academic curricula.
Workforce mobility
Innovation & research partnerships
Joint R&D funding, IP-sharing frameworks, university-industry jobs.
What’s in it for delegates
Connecting innovations with industries
A display of cutting-edge technology advancements, discussions on emerging trends, and collaborative efforts to drive technological progress and innovation across sectors.
Global career & industry exposure
Access to technocrats representing the energy sector, manufacturing companies, research institutions, technology solution providers and consultants.
Strategic networking & leadership exchange
Engage with senior industry leaders, institutions, and policymakers from the GCC and India to shape engineering-led growth.