The festival's activities are distributed across 10 specialized zones designed to serve different stages of the entrepreneurial journey, offering a comprehensive experience for visitors. The festival is held as part of «Shuraa»'s efforts to enhance Sharjah's position as a global hub for entrepreneurship, support economic diversification, and contribute to building a knowledge economy by empowering the next generation of founders and connecting them with global expertise and investment networks. This opens up tangible growth opportunities for projects and enhances their readiness to expand into markets. The program aims to equip founders with the practical tools needed to develop their business models, improve their investment readiness, build more competitive brands, and expand their economic and social impact. The «Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2026», in its ninth edition, organized by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Shuraa), will take place on Saturday, January 31, and Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Complex under the slogan «Where We Belong». It cements its status as one of the largest entrepreneurial gatherings in the region and a platform that brings together founders, investors, decision-makers, creators, and experts to exchange experiences, build partnerships, and accelerate project growth. The festival is set to welcome over 14,000 participants, with more than 300 global and regional speakers, and an audience including over 5,000 company founders. Additionally, over 150 startups will showcase their solutions, products, and services in an interactive environment that combines hands-on learning, relationship building, and launching new opportunities for collaboration and investment. The «Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2026» features a two-day program with over 250 sessions and activities, including panel discussions, workshops, and practical experiences. They cover key themes related to the future of entrepreneurship, such as entrepreneurship itself, technology, artificial intelligence, creative growth, and community well-being.
