FounderFestDXB to Bring Entrepreneurs and Aspiring Founders Together in Dubai – Business Review: The Latest News from the Middle East and Africa

2026-11-14 · 09:00:00 · Dubai

SEE Institute

The Sustainable City

FounderFestDXB brings entrepreneurs together at the SEE Institute in Dubai for a full day of hands-on build sessions, practical clinics, and founder talks.

FounderFestDXB is a one-day entrepreneurship festival aimed at helping aspiring and existing entrepreneurs turn ideas into practical projects through Build Labs, Expert Clinics, and live builds. Co-hosted by SEE Institute and Female Fusion, the event takes place in Dubai and brings together founders, business owners, professionals, and students.

Founder brief

Who should attend

Aspiring founders and current business owners looking to turn concepts into viable projects will gain the most value here. Professionals and students keen on hands-on creation, learning practical business fundamentals, and resolving operational hurdles across varied industries are well suited for the programming.

What happens

Starting at 09:00, participants engage in Build Labs covering websites, no-code apps, AI assistants, and 30-day plans. The schedule also features an Open Build area, quick partner challenges, Big Ideas talks, a Future Market showcase, and one-to-one Expert Clinics addressing legal, marketing, accounting, and setup needs.

Who's in the room

Attendees will connect with a diverse group of local entrepreneurs, professionals, and students. Speakers include Jen Blandos, founder of Female Fusion, and Walid Faza, COO of Tangents, alongside specialists providing guidance during the technical and business clinics.

How to prepare

Bring an active business concept or project you want to develop during the collaborative sessions. Prepare clear questions about your current roadblocks, especially if you intend to speak with specialists in the one-to-one clinics regarding technology, marketing, accounting, or legal matters.

Organizer: SEE Institute and Female Fusion

Register

At a glance

Tickets
Free
Sectors
Agnostic
Ticket options
  • General admission — Free
  • VIP passes (Additional access to selected sessions, networking opportunities and an Expert Clinic appointment)

Agenda

  1. 09:00 · Build Labs — Work on projects ranging from websites and no-code applications to AI assistants, brand foundations and 30-day business action plans.
  2. Open Build area — Continue developing projects, experiment with available tools and seek advice throughout the event.
  3. Quick Build Challenges and Partner Build Challenges — Shorter activities, including opportunities to work on problems presented by participating organisations.
  4. Big Ideas — Short talks, founder stories and live builds focused on practical experiences and lessons from entrepreneurship.
  5. One-to-one Expert Clinics — Access to specialists in areas including legal services, accounting, marketing, technology and business setup.
  6. Future Market — Showcasing products, technologies and services.

Speakers, judges and hosts

  • Jen Blandos — Founder, Female Fusion (Speaker)
  • Walid Faza — COO, Tangents (Speaker)

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