Forex Expo Dubai 2026 opened on 22 September 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, attracting more than 16,000 attendees on Day 1 alone across five packed halls. The ninth edition of the expo brought together traders, investors, brokers, introducing brokers, affiliates and financial-market professionals, alongside more than 270 exhibitors.
The strong turnout follows Dubai being ranked the world’s number one location for FinTech in the latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), underscoring the emirate's growing role in online trading and financial technology.
Day 1 featured keynotes and panel discussions across five stages, covering market trends, trading strategies, technology and business growth. Attendees also participated in sponsor activations, contests and giveaways, while a Gold Lucky Draw offered a share of 160 grams of 24K gold. Prominent guests included Dubai-based content creator and entrepreneur Mo Vlogs and Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela.
Day 2 on 23 September is expected to focus on IB and affiliate growth, AI-driven investing, FX and crypto risk management, and trading themes shaping Q4 2026, with continued access to exhibitor booths, sponsor activities and networking areas across Halls 1–5.
