The 15th edition of AIM Congress 2026, a major international investment and business platform, is set to begin in Dubai on September 7, bringing together government representatives, investors, policymakers, business leaders and innovators from across the world.
The three-day event will be held from September 7 to 9 at the Dubai World Trade Centre under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Organised as an initiative of the AIM Global Foundation, the congress is designed to facilitate discussions around international investment, emerging markets, sustainable development, technology and cross-border economic cooperation.
Focus on New Investment Opportunities
The central theme of AIM Congress 2026 is “Reshaping Global Prosperity: Unlocking New Investment Pathways Towards a Sustainable and Inclusive Future.”
The programme will focus on how investors, governments and businesses can identify new opportunities amid changes in global markets and the wider economy.
The official programme includes conferences, investment destination forums, roundtables, exhibitions, workshops, pitch competitions and networking activities.
Global Investors and Policymakers to Participate
AIM Congress is expected to bring together institutional investors, investment promotion agencies, sovereign wealth funds, technology companies, government representatives and business leaders.
The event's three main pillars for 2026 are Global Markets, Future Economies and NexGen, reflecting its focus on investment flows, emerging economic sectors and the next generation of businesses and technologies.
The organisers describe AIM Congress as a platform for connecting capital providers with investment destinations and creating opportunities for international partnerships and cross-border expansion.
UAE's Investment Momentum in Focus
The 2026 edition comes as the UAE continues to report strong foreign investment and non-oil trade figures.
According to figures cited by AIM Congress from UNCTAD, the UAE attracted Dh177.3 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025, placing it ninth globally. The country's FDI stock reached Dh1.171 trillion by the end of 2025.
The UAE also attracted 1,562 new greenfield FDI projects in 2025 and maintained its position as the world's second-largest destination for such projects for the third consecutive year, according to the figures cited by the event organisers.
India-UAE Investment Dialogue
India is also expected to remain an important part of the wider investment discussions surrounding AIM Congress.
Ahead of the event, AIM Global Foundation chairman Dawood Al Shezawi visited India as part of an international roadshow and held discussions with government officials, business groups and industry representatives. The engagements focused on investment cooperation, advanced manufacturing, technology, startups, sustainable infrastructure, trade and the digital economy.
AIM Congress 2026 Dates and Venue
The event will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre from September 7 to 9, 2026. The official AIM Congress website lists the gathering as a global investment platform aimed at connecting policymakers, investors and innovators.
With investment, technology, sustainability and international economic cooperation at the centre of the programme, AIM Congress 2026 is expected to provide a platform for governments and businesses to discuss emerging investment opportunities and potential cross-border partnerships.
