Dubai is set to host The Trading Festival for the first time, held alongside iFX EXPO, marking a major addition to the region’s financial events calendar. Scheduled from 10 to 12 February 2026, the Festival will take place during one of the busiest weeks for the global financial community, as brokers, trading platforms, proprietary firms and fintech leaders converge in the city to define priorities for the year ahead.
Designed to place traders at the centre of the action, The Trading Festival offers an immersive, in-person experience that goes beyond online engagement. The event brings together leading players from the online trading ecosystem and delivers direct access to insights, comparisons and decision-making opportunities rarely available in digital settings.
Participants can expect meaningful face-to-face interactions, education led by independent industry experts, opportunities to engage with regulated brokers, and the ability to compare spreads, tools and execution models in real market conditions. Traders will also gain valuable perspectives from analysts, educators and active market participants navigating the same trading environments.
A first-of-its-kind feature in Dubai, the Festival will host a multi-asset live trading competition, showcasing execution quality, discipline and strategy in real time.
The Trading Festival has been designed with a clear objective: to equip traders with a focused, transparent and competitive advantage as they enter the new year. New entrants will gain clarity on platforms and tools, while experienced traders can benchmark their strategies, test ideas and explore improved trading conditions through direct engagement. Proprietary traders and introducing brokers will benefit from immediate access to the ecosystem that supports their daily operations.
With no precedent for an event of this nature in Dubai, early interest indicates strong participation and a highly engaged audience.
The Trading Festival
10–12 February 2026
Dubai World Trade Center, Zabeel Halls 5 and 6