BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//foundercal//foundercal.com//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Dubai founder events · foundercal REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT6H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT6H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-3999@foundercal.com DTSTAMP:20260619T132726Z DTSTART:20260617T073000Z DTEND:20260617T093000Z SUMMARY:PropTech Masterclass Series | Built for the Storm: How Founders Win in Times of Crisis LOCATION:Dubai PropTech Hub\, Gate Avenue - Sheikh Zayed Rd - Zaa'beel Seco nd - DIFC - Dubai - United Arab Emirates DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Dubai PropTech Hub for the first edition of our PropTech Masterclass Series\, where founders\, operators\, and ecosystem l eaders come together for an engaging and insight-driven session. This edit ion features a candid conversation with the CEO of Property Finder\, offer ing a behind-the-scenes look at building\, scaling\, and sustaining a lead ing PropTech platform through multiple market c\n\nDetails & RSVP: https:/ /foundercal.com/events/proptech-masterclass-series-built-for-the-storm-how -founders-win-in-times-of-cri-6UgtqvBh4l2D9Pj URL:https://foundercal.com/events/proptech-masterclass-series-built-for-the -storm-how-founders-win-in-times-of-cri-6UgtqvBh4l2D9Pj CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-4184@foundercal.com DTSTAMP:20260619T132726Z DTSTART:20260618T110000Z DTEND:20260618T130000Z SUMMARY:Scale Fast or Fail Fast: our lessons from working with over 650 sca leups LOCATION:in5 Tech\, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street\, near Tram St ation and Cordoba Residence - الصفوح - قرية المعرفة - د بي - United Arab Emirates DESCRIPTION:Presented by in5 & Founders Law Community 🚀 About the Sessio n Scaling a startup quickly is exciting but legal pitfalls can slow you do wn when you least expect it.Join Founders Law\, trusted advisors to 650+ s caleups across 30+ countries\, for a practical session on how to scale wit hout getting tripped up by legal complexities.From founder agreements to h iring in the UAE\, this session breaks down wh\n\nDetails & RSVP: https:// foundercal.com/events/scale-fast-or-fail-fast-our-lessons-from-working-wit h-over-650-scaleups-WuzgZ4PgYkIGOns URL:https://foundercal.com/events/scale-fast-or-fail-fast-our-lessons-from- working-with-over-650-scaleups-WuzgZ4PgYkIGOns CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-4068@foundercal.com DTSTAMP:20260620T085939Z DTSTART:20260620T120000Z DTEND:20260620T140000Z SUMMARY:ChallengeChain Demo Day LOCATION:in5 Tech\, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street\, near Tram St ation and Cordoba Residence - الصفوح - قرية المعرفة - د بي - United Arab Emirates DESCRIPTION:Demo Day is open to anyone who wants to join us or pitch as we celebrate the close of ChallengeChain's first cohort. ChallengeChain is a UAE-based accelerator built for young people aged 7 to 24\, and this event marks a major milestone for the students who have been working hard throu ghout the program. Whether you are an investor\, a mentor\, a fellow build er\, or simply curious about what the next ge\n\nDetails & RSVP: https://f oundercal.com/events/challengechain-demo-day-ibOfjObba1CWQC9 URL:https://foundercal.com/events/challengechain-demo-day-ibOfjObba1CWQC9 CATEGORIES:Demo Day END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-3171@foundercal.com DTSTAMP:20260623T100811Z DTSTART:20260623T110000Z DTEND:20260623T130000Z SUMMARY:The New Era of Executive Influence LOCATION:in5 Media\, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd - Me'aisem First - Dubai Production City - Dubai - United Arab Emirates DESCRIPTION:The New Era of Executive Influence A Masterclass for Senior Bus iness Leaders\, Founders & Business Owners We are living through a shift i n how influence is built in business. Today\, the leaders who attract oppo rtunities\, clients\, and talent are not just those with the biggest title s but those who show up with clarity\, consistency\, and a strong point of view. Join Izu Nwachukwu Host of Real People R\n\nDetails & RSVP: https:/ /foundercal.com/events/the-new-era-of-executive-influence-tCBGWKJZKvtTYRQ URL:https://foundercal.com/events/the-new-era-of-executive-influence-tCBGWK JZKvtTYRQ CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-4338@foundercal.com DTSTAMP:20260621T152306Z DTSTART:20260624T130000Z DTEND:20260624T153000Z SUMMARY:Putting Claude to Real Work LOCATION:in5 Design\, In5 Design Building\, D3 - زعبيل الثانية - Dubai Design District - دبي - United Arab Emirates DESCRIPTION:Putting Claude to REAL Work - hands-on session 1. Claude on rea l tasks\, not theory 2. From chat\, to cowork\, to code 3. Bring your lapt op\, this is a working session - you'll be using Claude the whole time\, n ot watching slides. 4. Claude as your design & brand copilot - load your b rand into Claude once (voice\, style\, the look & feel) 5. Leave with some thing built - you walk out having actually made \n\nDetails & RSVP: https: //foundercal.com/events/putting-claude-to-real-work-icFzEbZaV8N9k5b URL:https://foundercal.com/events/putting-claude-to-real-work-icFzEbZaV8N9k 5b CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-4665@foundercal.com DTSTAMP:20260623T160842Z DTSTART:20260625T110000Z DTEND:20260625T130000Z SUMMARY:The GTM Playbook for Healthtech Startups LOCATION:in5 Tech\, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street\, near Tram St ation and Cordoba Residence - الصفوح - قرية المعرفة - د بي - United Arab Emirates DESCRIPTION:Presented by SURGE Growth Partners & in5 Community 📅 Date: 2 5 June 2026⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM📍 Location: in5 Tech\, Conferen ce Hall 🚀 About the Session Most Health Tech startups don’t fail beca use of a weak product they struggle because of a go-to-market problem.Ente ring the GCC healthcare market is complex. The person evaluating your solu tion\, the one controlling budget\, and the one signing \n\nDetails & RSVP : https://foundercal.com/events/the-gtm-playbook-for-healthtech-startups-K UoxU9OVcva9RGp URL:https://foundercal.com/events/the-gtm-playbook-for-healthtech-startups- KUoxU9OVcva9RGp CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-1971@foundercal.com DTSTAMP:20260623T160842Z DTSTART:20260625T133000Z DTEND:20260625T160000Z SUMMARY:Superteam UAE: Solana Ecosystem Call Meetup DESCRIPTION:Superteam UAE: Solana Ecosystem Call Meetup📅 Date: 25 June\, Thursday🕔 Meetup Time: 17:30 – 20:00📺 Live Stream: 18:00 – 19:0 0📍 Location: To be shared upon approval Come watch the Solana Ecosystem Call live with the people growing the Solana ecosystem in the UAE. Supert eam UAE is hosting an in-person screening on a big screen\, so you can cat ch the latest updates and meet the community in person.\n\nDetails & RSVP: https://foundercal.com/events/superteam-uae-solana-ecosystem-call-meetup- 3wUuNFdZaTQeRaJ URL:https://foundercal.com/events/superteam-uae-solana-ecosystem-call-meetu p-3wUuNFdZaTQeRaJ CATEGORIES:Meetup END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-3254@foundercal.com DTSTAMP:20260623T160842Z DTSTART:20260625T143000Z DTEND:20260625T160000Z SUMMARY:Members' Drinks Night LOCATION:[u]bk - urban bar + kitchen\, Cluster A - Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumei rah Lakes Towers - Dubai - United Arab Emirates DESCRIPTION:Join us each month for an evening of good vibes\, refreshing dr inks\, and meaningful connections with your AstroLabs community! Raise a g lass\, mingle with fellow members\, and unwind after a productive day. Don ’t miss this chance to connect\, chat\, and celebrate together.\n\nDetai ls & RSVP: https://foundercal.com/events/members-drinks-night-o26fyBN8iTCW kRx URL:https://foundercal.com/events/members-drinks-night-o26fyBN8iTCWkRx CATEGORIES:Dinner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-2773@foundercal.com DTSTAMP:20260623T160842Z DTSTART:20260627T020000Z DTEND:20260627T043000Z SUMMARY:Founders Running Club :: Dubai LOCATION:95 Degrees Speciality Coffee Caravan\, Kite beach - Umm Suqeim Fir st - Jumeirah 3 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates DESCRIPTION:Founders Running Club (FRC) brings founders\, investors\, tech\ , creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs an d networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets\, friends\, family\, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco\, July 16\, 2022 🌍 Now in 50+ cities📅 Running + Networking events + Comm\n\nDetails & RSVP: https://foundercal.com/events/founders-running-club-dubai-SkFo9JVWz pMIk4J URL:https://foundercal.com/events/founders-running-club-dubai-SkFo9JVWzpMIk 4J CATEGORIES:Meetup END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-4329@foundercal.com DTSTAMP:20260623T160842Z DTSTART:20260630T060000Z DTEND:20260630T090000Z SUMMARY:Founder Series: Leverage DESCRIPTION:Founder Series: LeverageHow Top Founders Get More Done In A Wee k Than Most Do In A Month A Road to PlanX Founder Series session hosted in AXD Space in collaboration with Brinc\, PlanX\, Entrepreneur Middle East\ , OPUS and AI Underground Club\, bringing together leading founders and op erators for practical insights on the systems\, decisions\, and AI workflo ws behind high-performance founders.Most founde\n\nDetails & RSVP: https:/ /foundercal.com/events/founder-series-leverage-7jIXDOjDdUZW6PD URL:https://foundercal.com/events/founder-series-leverage-7jIXDOjDdUZW6PD CATEGORIES:Meetup END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-3271@foundercal.com DTSTAMP:20260623T160842Z DTSTART:20260630T090000Z DTEND:20260630T100000Z SUMMARY:Members' Lunch LOCATION:AstroLabs - Coworking Space in Dubai\, Parkside Retail Level - 34H W+5J5 - Cluster R - Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers - Dubai - Uni ted Arab Emirates DESCRIPTION:This June\, refresh your energy\, build meaningful connections\ , and savor something delicious! Join us for an Indian lunch filled with g ood vibes\, great conversations\, and the perfect opportunity to connect w ith your AstroLabs community.\n\nDetails & RSVP: https://foundercal.com/ev ents/members-lunch-9X7G244PGfe24HG URL:https://foundercal.com/events/members-lunch-9X7G244PGfe24HG CATEGORIES:Dinner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-2151@foundercal.com DTSTAMP:20260623T160842Z DTSTART:20260701T133000Z DTEND:20260701T153000Z SUMMARY:Solana Padel Match DESCRIPTION:Solana Padel Match 🗓 Date: Wednesday\, 1 July🕢 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM📍 Venue: To be shared upon approval Superteam UAE is bri nging the Solana community together for a padel evening built around frien dly competition and good energy. Whether you play regularly or are picking up a racket for the first time\, the night is open to everyone in the eco system.Agenda 🕖 17:30 – 18:00 : Arrival 🎾 18:00 –\n\nDetails & R SVP: https://foundercal.com/events/solana-padel-match-JyHSeVH8nxLvyxE URL:https://foundercal.com/events/solana-padel-match-JyHSeVH8nxLvyxE CATEGORIES:Meetup END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-4633@foundercal.com DTSTAMP:20260623T160842Z DTSTART:20260708T050000Z DTEND:20260708T060000Z SUMMARY:Breakfast Social LOCATION:AstroLabs - Coworking Space in Dubai\, Parkside Retail Level - 34H W+5J5 - Cluster R - Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers - Dubai - Uni ted Arab Emirates DESCRIPTION:Rise\, Shine & Mingle! ☕🥐 Join your fellow AstroLabs Commu nity members at Parkside Café for our famous Breakfast Social! It’s the perfect way to fuel up\, catch up\, and kickstart your day. Don’t miss out on the food\, fun\, and friendly faces!\n\nDetails & RSVP: https://fou ndercal.com/events/breakfast-social-KdtyuD1YTqumDh0 URL:https://foundercal.com/events/breakfast-social-KdtyuD1YTqumDh0 CATEGORIES:Dinner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-2152@foundercal.com DTSTAMP:20260623T160842Z DTSTART:20260714T183000Z DTEND:20260714T213000Z SUMMARY:Solana FIFA World Cup Semi Final Match Night DESCRIPTION:Solana FIFA World Cup Semi Final Match Night 🗓 Tuesday\, 14 July 🕢 10:30 PM – 1:30 AM 📍 Venue shared upon RSVP approva Superte am UAE is hosting a FIFA World Cup Semi Final Match Night for the Solana c ommunity. Watch the match live on a big screen as the last four nations ba ttle it out for a place in the World Cup Final. No replays\, no highlights . Just the game\, live.Please Note:🔸 This is an inv\n\nDetails & RSVP: https://foundercal.com/events/solana-fifa-world-cup-semi-final-match-night -EpjFmwBfwkp0BAt URL:https://foundercal.com/events/solana-fifa-world-cup-semi-final-match-ni ght-EpjFmwBfwkp0BAt CATEGORIES:Dinner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-4635@foundercal.com DTSTAMP:20260623T160842Z DTSTART:20260730T133000Z DTEND:20260730T160000Z SUMMARY:Superteam UAE: Solana Ecosystem Call Meetup DESCRIPTION:Superteam UAE: Solana Ecosystem Call Meetup📅 Date: July 30\, Thursday🕔 Meetup Time: 17:30 – 20:00📺 Live Stream: 18:00 – 19:0 0📍 Location: To be shared upon approval Join Superteam UAE for an in-pe rson meetup to watch the Solana Ecosystem Call together on a big screen. T his is a great opportunity to connect with fellow builders and community m embers\, stay up to date with Solana ecosystem updates\,\n\nDetails & RSVP : https://foundercal.com/events/superteam-uae-solana-ecosystem-call-meetup -9Y1YIow9nyjFV0y URL:https://foundercal.com/events/superteam-uae-solana-ecosystem-call-meetu p-9Y1YIow9nyjFV0y CATEGORIES:Meetup END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-2153@foundercal.com DTSTAMP:20260619T132726Z DTSTART:20260820T150000Z DTEND:20260820T170000Z SUMMARY:Solana Padel Game DESCRIPTION:Solana Padel Game 🗓 Date: Thursday\, 20 August🕢 Time: 7:0 0 PM – 9:00 PM📍 Venue: To be shared upon approval Superteam UAE is br inging the Solana community together for a padel evening built around frie ndly competition and good energy. Come for the games\, stay for the people you meet along the way.Agenda🕖 19:00 – 19:30 : Arrival🎾 19:30 – 21:00 : GamesPlease Note:🔸 This event has limited spots a\n\nDetails & RSVP: https://foundercal.com/events/solana-padel-game-eaqLPxJPtTQaJ0H URL:https://foundercal.com/events/solana-padel-game-eaqLPxJPtTQaJ0H CATEGORIES:Dinner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-2635@foundercal.com DTSTAMP:20260623T160842Z DTSTART:20261026T050000Z DTEND:20261027T140000Z SUMMARY:Dubai AI Festival 2026 LOCATION:Hall 1 & Za'abeel Hall 3\, Dubai World Trade Centre\, Sheikh Zayed Road\, Dubai DESCRIPTION:The third edition of Dubai's flagship AI conference\, organised by Dubai AI Campus and DIFC under Sheikh Hamdan's patronage — 20\,000+ attendees\, 500+ investors\, 200+ exhibitors from 120 countries\, with 150 + sessions and 50+ workshops/roundtables over two days at Dubai World Trad e Centre. Built for founders chasing strategic partnerships\, sovereign-fu nd interest\, and government AI procurement in MEA\n\nDetails & RSVP: http s://foundercal.com/events/dubai-ai-festival-2026-2026-10-26 URL:https://foundercal.com/events/dubai-ai-festival-2026-2026-10-26 CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-2632@foundercal.com DTSTAMP:20260623T160842Z DTSTART:20261102T050000Z DTEND:20261103T140000Z SUMMARY:Dubai FinTech Summit 2026 LOCATION:Madinat Jumeirah\, Dubai DESCRIPTION:DIFC's fourth-edition flagship gathering for MENA fintech\, kic king off the wider Dubai Future Finance Week (Nov 2-6). The FinTech World Cup pitch finale and FinTech Launchpad are the founder-relevant pieces — startups battle live for capital in front of the regulators and banks who actually write the rules here. Go if you're building in payments\, digita l assets\, or financial infrastructure for the\n\nDetails & RSVP: https:// foundercal.com/events/dubai-fintech-summit-2026-2026-11-02 URL:https://foundercal.com/events/dubai-fintech-summit-2026-2026-11-02 CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-2765@foundercal.com DTSTAMP:20260623T160842Z DTSTART:20261125T040000Z DTEND:20261125T160000Z SUMMARY:PlanX Conference 2026 🇦🇪 LOCATION:68HH+C4M Grand Hyatt Dubai Convention Centre - Sheikh Rashid Rd - Umm Hurair Second - Dubai - United Arab Emirates DESCRIPTION:UAE's Founder Growth Event Where The Top 1% Teach How To Grow Y our Business and Wealth The UAE plans to double its GDP by 2031\, proving why it’s the fastest\, safest\, and most connected city in the world\, w ith an environment built for wealth creation. Step into the Secret Playboo k the top 1% use to grow wealth globally\, tapping into Dubai’s launchpa d.PlanX gives you access to the right people\, in t\n\nDetails & RSVP: htt ps://foundercal.com/events/planx-conference-2026-J9NCbQDgl5IOraF URL:https://foundercal.com/events/planx-conference-2026-J9NCbQDgl5IOraF CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-2460@foundercal.com DTSTAMP:20260623T160842Z DTSTART:20261207T050000Z DTEND:20261211T140000Z SUMMARY:GITEX Global 2026 LOCATION:Dubai World Trade Centre / Dubai Exhibition Centre\, Expo City Dub ai\, Dubai DESCRIPTION:The largest tech and AI show on the planet — 200\,000+ attend ees from 180+ countries\, with its co-located North Star expo billed as th e world's biggest startup-and-investor event. The gateway conference for f ounders targeting the Middle East\, Africa and South Asia\, where sovereig n funds and government buyers are unusually accessible. Go if you want MEA SA market entry and capital.\n\nDetails & RSVP: https://foundercal.com/eve nts/gitex-global-2026-2026-12-07 URL:https://foundercal.com/events/gitex-global-2026-2026-12-07 CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-2634@foundercal.com DTSTAMP:20260623T160842Z DTSTART:20261207T050000Z DTEND:20261211T140000Z SUMMARY:Solana Economic Zone Dubai 2026 LOCATION:The Block\, One Central\, One Central\, Sheikh Zayed Road\, Dubai DESCRIPTION:Superteam UAE's twice-yearly five-day unconference for 400+ Sol ana founders\, builders\, regulators\, and investors — an entire floor o f One Central booked out across GITEX week as a Breakpoint launchpad. Capp ed\, application-only\, and notably not a vendor expo: the real Solana MEN A crowd actually builds\, ships\, and closes here. The single best week to be in Dubai if you're building on Solana or care \n\nDetails & RSVP: http s://foundercal.com/events/solana-economic-zone-dubai-2026-2026-12-07 URL:https://foundercal.com/events/solana-economic-zone-dubai-2026-2026-12-0 7 CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-2636@foundercal.com DTSTAMP:20260623T160842Z DTSTART:20261208T050000Z DTEND:20261210T140000Z SUMMARY:Expand North Star 2026 LOCATION:Dubai Exhibition Centre\, Expo City Dubai\, Expo City Dubai\, Duba i DESCRIPTION:The startup half of GITEX week and arguably the real founder ev ent — 2\,000+ startups\, 1\,300+ investors with $1.1T AUM\, and 5\,000+ pre-booked meetings across three days at Expo City. Supernova 0X is the wo rld's largest startup pitch competition (six-figure prize pool)\, Startup X Labs runs a 3-day execution-driven founder academy\, and the Founder's P ass is the cheapest way for raising teams to work \n\nDetails & RSVP: http s://foundercal.com/events/expand-north-star-2026-2026-12-08 URL:https://foundercal.com/events/expand-north-star-2026-2026-12-08 CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-2633@foundercal.com DTSTAMP:20260623T160842Z DTSTART:20270203T050000Z DTEND:20270204T140000Z SUMMARY:Step Dubai 2027 LOCATION:Dubai Internet City\, Dubai DESCRIPTION:The 15th edition of MENA's flagship founder/investor festival — 8\,000+ attendees\, 400+ startups across six tracks\, and $9B of inves tor capital represented in a tight two-day format at Dubai Internet City. Pitch competitions\, mentor sessions\, pre-booked investor meetings\, and a programme designed around the AI economy. The single highest signal-to-n oise event in the region if you're early-stage and\n\nDetails & RSVP: http s://foundercal.com/events/step-dubai-2027-2027-02-03 URL:https://foundercal.com/events/step-dubai-2027-2027-02-03 CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-2637@foundercal.com DTSTAMP:20260623T160842Z DTSTART:20270421T050000Z DTEND:20270422T140000Z SUMMARY:TOKEN2049 Dubai 2027 LOCATION:Madinat Jumeirah Conference & Events Centre\, Madinat Jumeirah\, D ubai DESCRIPTION:Rescheduled from April 2026\, TOKEN2049 Dubai returns in 2027 a s the MENA leg of the world's biggest crypto conference — 15\,000+ atten dees\, 4\,000+ companies\, 160+ countries\, and a side-event week that fil ls every rooftop in Dubai with founder dinners\, VC mixers\, and protocol parties. If you're raising or building in crypto\, the side events are the actual product\; the main stage is the excuse.\n\nDetails & RSVP: https:/ /foundercal.com/events/token2049-dubai-2027-2027-04-21 URL:https://foundercal.com/events/token2049-dubai-2027-2027-04-21 CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR