The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2026 has unveiled its initial lineup of international speakers for its ninth edition, featuring over 300 company founders, CEOs, investors, innovators, and mentors from various Arab and foreign countries.
This announcement marks a significant step in expanding the festival’s reach, solidifying its status as a leading platform for knowledge exchange, partnership building, and sharing practical experiences within the global innovation and startup ecosystem.
Scheduled for January 31 and February 1, 2026, the festival will be held at the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park. It aims to engage entrepreneurs, professionals, investors, and emerging talents in discussions about the realities of launching and scaling businesses. The speakers will cover a wide range of expertise, including food technology, sports, quality of life, technology, and life sciences, offering insights into innovation, leadership, well-being, and adapting to rapid market changes and consumer expectations.
Sarah Al-Haif Al-Nuaimi, the Executive Director of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Shorak), stated, “The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival provides a platform that brings together leaders from diverse sectors, enabling the exchange of practical and actionable insights.”
She added that the festival serves as a gateway for entrepreneurs to connect with the world, forge strong relationships, and establish sustainable, competitive ventures emanating from Sharjah.
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2026 is set to be the largest gathering of its kind in the region, with an expected attendance of 14,000 participants, including entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors. The festival will create an interactive space that brings together brilliant minds in the business sectors, empowering attendees with quality mentoring and practical skills to successfully build and manage their companies.