These Talks and Lectures in Dubai Got Me in Student Mode
Dubai is definitely a land of opportunities and the best place to be if you want to learn new things.
In fact, if you want to learn anything, you can easily sign up for one of the many talks and lectures in Dubai all year round.
Of course, I won’t gate keep the ones I’ve tried and are looking forward to joining, so here’s a list just for you.
INDEX Design Talks
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Website: https://www.indexexhibition.com/features/index-design-talks/
Address: Dubai World Trade Centre – Sheikh Zayed Road
Contact details: +971 4 306 4811
Operating hours:
- 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Price: $$
Whenever I feel drained and out of ideas, I love to surround myself with creative and passionate people and that’s exactly what INDEX Design Talks is all about.
Undoubtedly, it’s one of the best talks and lectures in Dubai because it’s an open stage that lets you both listen and share your thoughts with the audience.
It’s actually like brainstorming but with industry experts, which makes this experience a lot more fun, whether you’re an entrepreneur, a corporate professional or just a creative individual looking for inspiration.
INDEX Design Talks gathers industry leaders, innovators and creatives to talk about trends, innovations and the different challenges in the world of architecture and interior design.
What I love about these talks is that you are given the chance to ask questions, share your thoughts and just feel a sense of community even if you’re not in the same industry.
Pro tip:
Are you looking to earn CPD points to use in your work? Ask the INDEX Design Talks team about their CPD certification service.
Art Dubai Talks
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Website: https://www.artdubai.ae/art-dubai-talks-2024/
Address: Dubai Design District – Building 7 – Floor 4 – Office 403A – PO Box 72645
Contact details: +971 4 563 1400
Price: $$
Art enthusiasts around Dubai and the Middle East look forward to Art Dubai each year, and it also has some of the best talks and lectures in Dubai.
The annual event has been happening for the last 17 years and it highlights different art exhibits from more than 100 artists coming from 40 countries around the world.
The international art fair was started by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to promote the love of art among the people of Dubai and attract art enthusiasts from around the globe.
But more than the exhibits, it’s the Art Dubai talks that really makes this fair worth visiting. I love that they invite speakers from different areas of art to discuss interesting topics.
For instance, one of last year’s talks was entitled “A Journey Through Art and Fragrance” where experts from Guerlain talked about their process in combining both practices.
The fee for Art Dubai depends on the number of days you’d like to visit. For instance, a one-day ticket would cost you AED 100.
But if you want to enjoy the event for the full three days, it would cost you AED 180.
Pro tip:
Art Dubai attracts art curators, enthusiasts and collectors from around the world, which makes the ticket quite hard to get.
So, if you plan to attend this fair, make sure to book your tickets as early as a year before the actual fair.
TEDxDubai
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Website: https://www.tedxdubai.com/
Address: Virtuzone – Al Saaha Office 430B – Burj Khalifa – Downtown Dubai
Contact details: +971 4 279 1400
Price: $$
If you’re like me who loves a good talk, you’ll be interested in TEDxDubai talks and lectures that happen all year round.
TEDx is such a popular global platform where a small group of people are brought together in a room and a speaker – and industry expert – talks about different topics that help to spark inspiration to the audience.
I love that these talks are more casual and interactive, making them less intimidating compared to regular formal talks where you would be afraid to ask questions to speakers.
What TEDx aims to do is to help put out “ideas worth spreading” and here, you can discover industry experts, innovators and just inspiring people who are good at their craft to serve as your inspiration for your own goals.
Pro tip:
TEDX talks are invite-only events. So if you want to be a part of these discussions, get in touch with the TEDx team to show interest in certain topics and get an invite in one of their talks.
Entrepreneurs Meetup by We Founders Collab
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Website: https://www.meetup.com/uae-business-and-entrepreneur-conference/events/304267363/
Address: Sheikh Rashid Tower – 1703 Sheikh Zayed Road – Trade Centre 2
Contact details: +971 505 351 482
Price: $$$
If you’re an entrepreneur who wants to constantly improve yourself, participating in the talks and lectures in Dubai is definitely a great way to get started.
Good thing, there are a lot of these discussions happening all year round around Dubai. But one event I always look forward to is the Entrepereneurs Meetup by We Founders Collab.
This event aims to gather entrepreneurs from different industries to exchange ideas, share insights and build networks that will allow them to improve their own businesses.
But the real highlight of the Entrepreneurs Meetup is the talk and masterclass that’s led by industry experts and successful entrepreneurs who share their tricks to success.
Believe me when I say that these talks will not only let you gain new knowledge in running your business but also inspire you with fresh ideas, success stories and just that unmistakable energy that you’d want to surround yourself with.
I also love their Elevator Pitch sessions where you get the chance to present your business to an audience and receive valuable feedback from experts. They even have interactive sessions, workshops and opportunities for collaborations with investors and partners.
Pro tip:
Entrepreneurs Meetup only has limited slots, so make sure to secure your slot by booking your ticket as early as possible.
Brand Discovery Talk Show – Dubai B2B Growth Expo 2025
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Website: https://b2bgrowthexpo.com/shows/dubai/
Address: Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai – Casablanca Street
Price: $$
The Dubai B2B Growth Expo is one of the most anticipated events for entrepreneurs not only for its exhibits but also for having some of the best talks and lectures in Dubai.
What’s great about this expo is that it focuses on branding strategies that will allow you to build your own brand successfully, whether you’re a new business or not.
The Brand Discovery Talk Show presents different products, shows expert demos, offers free marketing and discusses thought leadership and brand awareness to help you get your own footing in branding.
I also love that this expo offers a lot of business opportunities to those who want to get into entrepreneurship.
Pro tip:
Do you want to share your own business ideas? Be a speaker of the Brand Discovery Talk Show by getting in touch with the expo’s team.