LBS MENA Startup Competition 2026 – Final Demo Day

​Join us for the LBS MENA Startup Competition 2026 – Final Demo Day, bringing together promising founders, investors, business leaders and the London Business School community in Dubai, DIFC - LBS Campus -Gate Village, Building 3-02

​Following a competitive selection process and mentorship phase, the Top 10 startups will take the stage to pitch their ventures live before our judging panel and audience.

​The evening will feature a keynote address, the Final Demo Day pitches, and an opportunity to connect with founders, investors and members of the wider MENA entrepreneurial ecosystem

​Agenda

​6:30 PM – Welcome & Opening
6:45pm: Dean’s video message or welcome note, tentative

​7:00pm to 7:15pm: His Excellency Dr. Mubarak Hamad Mohammed Marzouq Al Ameri - First keynote speaker, 10-minute speech followed by 5-minute Q&A

​7:15pm to 7:30pm: Renate Verheul - Managing Director, Accenture ME - Second keynote speaker, 10-minute speech followed by 5-minute Q&A

​7:30pm to 7:45pm: Fireside chat with Luisa Alemany Academic Director, IEPC and Rana Abdel Latif, Partner at SpeedInvest MENA

​7:45 PM – Top 10 Startup Pitches & Final Judging
8:45 PM – Awards & Closing
9:00 PM onwards – Networking

​Attendance is limited and registration is required. Secure your place and join us for an exciting evening of entrepreneurship, innovation and networking.