Dubai Chambers has announced that the next edition of the Dubai Business Forum – China will be held in Shenzhen on 14 October 2026, as the organization seeks to deepen economic cooperation and unlock new trade and investment opportunities between Dubai and China.

Held under the theme “Momentum at Scale: Accelerating Shared Success,” the forum will bring together business leaders, investors, technology companies, and policymakers from both markets to explore collaboration across sectors, including the digital economy, logistics, advanced manufacturing, and emerging technologies.

The event aims to strengthen strategic partnerships, create practical pathways for cross-border investment and innovation-led growth, and reinforce Dubai’s position as a global business hub for Chinese companies expanding into regional and international markets.

Dubai Chambers said the forum reflects the growing momentum in bilateral economic relations and the increasing role of Dubai as a gateway for Chinese businesses seeking global expansion opportunities.

H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, said: “Dubai and China share deep economic ties built on trade, investment, innovation, and a mutual commitment to sustainable growth. Hosting the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen reflects the importance we place on strengthening this partnership and creating new channels for cooperation between the business communities in both markets.”

He added: “The forum will serve as a strategic platform to explore high-impact opportunities in sectors including the digital economy, emerging technologies, logistics, and advanced manufacturing. By connecting Chinese companies with Dubai’s fast-growing business ecosystem, the event will support their global expansion ambitions while contributing to the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).”

Positioned as a high-level platform for dialogue and strategic networking, the forum is expected to attract senior public and private sector representatives, multinational corporations, venture capital firms, investors, and technology scale-ups from both countries.

The program will feature curated discussions and targeted networking sessions designed to help companies identify investment opportunities and translate strategic partnerships into tangible business outcomes.

Shenzhen was selected as the host city due to its status as a leading global technology, innovation, and advanced manufacturing hub. Located in China’s Greater Bay Area, Shenzhen is widely recognized as a hub for digital transformation, smart mobility, logistics, and venture capital, making it a strategic venue for discussions on the future of global business.

The forum forms part of Dubai Chambers’ wider strategy to strengthen international economic partnerships, attract foreign direct investment, and support the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), which aims to double the size of Dubai’s economy and position the emirate among the world’s top three global cities.

The Shenzhen edition marks the fifth international iteration of the Dubai Business Forum and the second to be hosted in China. The previous China edition, held in Beijing in August 2024, attracted more than 800 business leaders. Earlier international editions have also been staged in London, Hamburg, and New York City.