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AI Business , Investment & Professional Meetup

OCT2
18:00 · Asia / Dubai

About this event

A casual, high-signal evening for builders, startup leaders, and angels/VCs to meet, swap ideas, and spark collaborations.

Details

Time: 6:00 PM onwards
Location: Dubai World Trade Center , Exact address. Will be shared to all approved Attendees

Who should join

Developers building products, tools, or AI features
Founders validating, scaling, or fundraising
Investors exploring deal flow in AI/tech

This meetup brings together founders, professionals, AI builders, startup teams, investors, business leaders, and community members to explore how AI is creating new opportunities across industries. The event is designed to go beyond technical demos — it is about business value, collaboration, visibility, and meaningful connections.
The evening will include networking, community introductions, startup and professional introductions, selected startup spotlights, and a special segment featuring live AI application demos from the DDS AI Challenge. Participants will get to see practical AI projects, discover emerging builders, and connect with people exploring AI for business, investment, innovation, and growth.
We will also introduce the DDS Business Circle — an initiative focused on connecting founders, decision-makers, professionals, startups, and AI practitioners for collaboration, partnerships, talent opportunities, and business growth.
Whether you are building with AI, investing in AI skills, exploring startup opportunities, looking for collaborations, or simply want to meet like-minded professionals in the AI ecosystem, this meetup is designed to help you connect with the right people.
What to Expect:

Open networking with founders, professionals, and AI community members
Introductions from attendees, startups, and selected community members
Selected startup and project spotlights
Live AI application demos from the DDS AI Challenge
Introduction to DDS Business Circle
Conversations around AI adoption, business opportunities, investment, a

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