Dubai, UAE, Sep 25, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Forex Expo Dubai 2026 opened at Dubai World Trade Centre, drawing more than 16,000 attendees on Day 1 alone, including traders, investors, brokers, IBs, affiliates and financial market professionals across five packed halls. Now in its ninth edition, the expo has grown into a major meeting point for the global forex and online trading industry, bringing together the businesses, technology and expertise shaping the market.
The strong opening came weeks after Dubai was ranked the world’s number one location for FinTech in the latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), a position that brought the city’s financial technology ecosystem into sharp focus. Forex Expo Dubai gathered brokers, platforms, traders and financial market professionals under one roof, highlighting the breadth of activity across the sector.
Day 1 Captures the Scale of Forex Expo Dubai
Keynotes and panel discussions across five stages drew packed audiences, while busy exhibition booths kept the halls active as the global trading industry came together to connect and do business.
More than 16,000 attendees and 270+ exhibitors filled the floor, setting the pace for the ninth edition. Attendees explored market trends, trading strategies, technology and business growth through focused sessions, while dedicated lounges provided spaces for meetings, networking and downtime between sessions.
The event also attracted prominent personalities, including Dubai based content creator and entrepreneur Mo Vlogs and Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela, adding to the diverse audience.
Across the exhibition floor, sponsor activations, contests, giveaways and guest appearances kept the energy high as businesses and traders connected, discovered new solutions and explored opportunities. Traders, IBs and affiliates also took part in the Gold Lucky Draw, competing for a share of 160g of 24K gold.
Day 2 Brings More Trading and FinTech Discussions
Day 2 continued on September 23 with another full day of sessions, meetings, activities and networking across Halls 1–5. The programme covered IB and affiliate growth, AI driven investing, FX and crypto risk management, and trading themes shaping Q4 2026.
Attendees also had the opportunity to continue exploring more than 270 exhibitor booths, sponsor activities, contests, dedicated lounges and networking areas across the five halls. The event schedule confirms that both exhibition days were held at Dubai World Trade Centre from September 22 to 23.
For those who attended, the second day provided another opportunity to discover new solutions, meet industry participants and catch sessions they may have missed on the opening day.
Forex Expo Dubai 2026 Brings the Industry Together
The ninth edition ultimately welcomed 23,816 attendees across the two days, including visitors, traders, IBs, affiliates and business attendees, alongside 270 exhibitors and 150 speakers across five stages. Organisers also announced that the event broke its own Guinness World Records title for the largest attendance at a forex event.
About Forex Expo Dubai
Forex Expo Dubai is one of the region’s leading gatherings for the global online trading and fintech industry, bringing together brokerages, fintech innovators, traders, investors, payment providers, IBs, affiliates and online trading technology companies under one roof. The expo provides a platform for business networking, technology showcases, industry insights and conversations shaping the evolution of modern finance.
