The Sovereign Sandbox: Engineering the Global Blueprint for Tech

​For AI and Gaming companies, growth is no longer shaped only by product and talent. Regulation can determine speed to market, investor readiness, and the certainty to scale across borders.

​DMCC, in partnership with Foment del Treball Nacional and Immersive, is hosting an in-person session in Barcelona featuring the panel discussion “The Frontier Sandbox: Policy as a Competitive Advantage in 2026.”

​The discussion will explore how regulatory agility is becoming a key consideration in where companies choose to build and expand, and what this means for AI and Gaming businesses planning their next phase of international growth.

​This session is designed for founders, and businesses assessing how policy frameworks influence global scale, risk management and long-term business planning.

​Key highlights:

• ​ Why regulatory agility is becoming a competitive factor in 2026

• ​Trust frameworks for AI, including initiatives such as the Dubai AI Seal

• ​IP protection and monetisation certainty for Gaming, including the Dubai Program for Gaming 2033

• ​How Dubai and the UAE position themselves as a neutral base for global operations, with a strong focus on connectivity and data sovereignty

• ​Perspectives from companies building and scaling from Dubai

• ​Opportunities to connect with peers, investors and ecosystem partners

​If your business is considering where to set up, scale, or partner for global operations, this session provides clear context and direct access to relevant insights and connections. Register now to secure your place.