*Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance UAE, and President of DIFC
3 November, 2026 - Hosted by DIFC during the Dubai Future Finance Week
The Global Market for Transformative Capital
IPEM Future, hosted by DIFC* during the Dubai Future Finance Week is a new, hybrid format at the crossroads of credible finance, private capital, and cultural experience.
Dubai sets the stage for the future of investing, and at the DIFC Atrium, IPEM Future brings it to life curating the most influential investors, opportunity holders, innovators, and decision-makers, creating an open house where ideas, capital, and ambition converge :
- Strategic discussions with peers and decision-makers
- Insight-driven content shaping the future of private capital
- Connections that matter, built naturally, without noise or distraction
The right people, the right ideas, at the right moment.
IPEM Future reflects a simple conviction: the investment of tomorrow deserves a new stage, a new narrative, and a new way to connect.
A global fundraising platform for transformative allocators
Our Atrium is an open-house connecting VC & Growth Fund Managers with leading LPs globally during the Dubai Future Finance Week.
High-impact access to local Wealth investors
A bridge between global private markets and Middle Eastern capital unlocking long-term partnerships and co-investment opportunities.
A central stage with top voices from transformative capital
High-level conferences and thought-leadership discussions where ideas, capital and long-term visions converge.
Where the future of investing takes shape
The Atrium is an open-house for high-level conferences and thought-leadership discussions where ideas, capital and long-term visions converge.
GCC focus – DIFC Atrium Main Stage
🔶 Introduction with the DIFC and the GCC Government
Live TV Talk Show – DIFC Atrium Main Stage
Spotlight themes shaping transformative capital, led by global thought leaders and industry pioneers.
Followed by on-site Q&A and networking
Program Overview
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Built in partnership with PE Forum, enjoy a full-day of insights and networking opportunities covering the global capital landscape, the investment themes shaping tomorrow, and the future of wealth.
Speakers anounced soon, stay tuned!
📅 Introductory conversations
As global capital flows shift, Dubai is cementing its position as a major hub in the new global economy. We’re kicking off a full day of panel discussions with 2 conversations exploring how private capital is adapting to a changing world, and where the opportunities lie.
Introduction 1 – Dubai and the UAE: The Hub for a Fragmented World
Introduction 2 – The New Global Capital Map: Where Private Wealth and Private Capital Are Heading
🗣️ Future Studio
Insight-driven discussions and live interviews covering emerging investment themes, long-term capital trends, and cross-regional opportunities shaping the future of private capital.
🔸 AI & the Agentic Economy: The Last of the Mohicans or Supercharged Investors?
🔸 Frontier, Defence & Dual-Use Technologies: Where Is the Place for Private Capital?
🔸 Energy, Infrastructure & the Physical Economy: The New Energy Investment Map
🔸 Industry 4.0, Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing: The Return of Industrial Investment
🔸 Digital Assets & the Future of Finance: From Crypto Markets to Institutional Financial Infrastructure
🔸 Entertainment, Media & the Creator Economy: The New Economics of Content, Sports & Experiences
🔸 Health & the Future of Healthcare: AI, Biotech & the Industrialisation of Healthcare
🔸 Accessing Private Markets: The Next Wealth Experience in the Middle East
🤝 Networking in action
Thematic networking sessions allow laser-focused opportunities to discuss with peers sharing your interests.
☕ Welcome coffee & networking
🔹 AI Opportunity Exchange
🔹 Frontier Capital Exchange
🔹 Energy Capital Exchange
🍽️ Networking Lunch
🔹 Industrial Opportunity Exchange
🔹 Future Finance Exchange
☕ Networking coffee
🔹 Next Consumer Exchange
🔹 Healthcare Opportunity Exchange
Vetted Sectors for the Future Economy
Advanced Manufacturing, Robotics & Industry 4.0
AI, Data & Automation
Blockchain, digital assets & DeFI
Climate tech, Cleantech and Energy transition
Defense, Aerospace & Space Economy
Food Security, AgriTech & Resilient Supply Chains
Lifestyle, Creative economy, Sports
Life Sciences, HealthTech & Longevity
IPEM Future's Core Audience
Asset Managers
🔶 Global Asset Managers
🔶 International GPs
🔶 Innovative VC & Growth
🔶 Equity Firms
🔶 Infrastructure & Real Assets Investors
🔶 Niche/Thematic Fund Managers
Private Wealth Investors
🔶 Single Family Offices
🔶 Private Banks
🔶 Multi Family Offices
🔶 Wealth Managers
🔶 Accredited UHNWIs
Long-term Investors
🔶 Sovereign Wealth Funds
🔶 Endowment, foundations
🔶 Corporate VC
🔶 Funds of Fund
Governmental Bodies
🔶 Ministries
🔶 Governmental Agencies
🔶 State Owned Companies
🔶 DFIs
Business Services
🔶 Investment Banks
🔶 Consulting Firms
🔶 Law Firms
🔶 Fund Services
What the industry says about IPEM Future
How to participate in IPEM Future 2026
Your pass includes
🟠 Access to the full day of curated networking opportunities, live interviews, and insightful discussions led by top-tier speakers
🟠 Networking tools and full participant list
🟠 Enjoy the Dubai Future Finance Week to build new relationships
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