By Khalid Mir
Dubai, UAE, 22 September 2026: Forex Expo Dubai 2026 opened today at the Dubai World Trade Centre, drawing more than 16,000 attendees on Day 1 alone. Organisers said the opening crowd included traders, investors, brokers, introducing brokers (IBs), affiliates and financial-market professionals spread across five packed halls. Now in its ninth edition, the event has grown into a major meeting point for the global forex and online trading industry.
The strong opening comes weeks after Dubai was ranked the world’s number one location for fintech in the latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), a title that Forex Expo Dubai now brings into sharp focus by gathering the brokers, platforms and traders behind that leadership under one roof.
A record-scale opening day
Keynotes and panel discussions ran across five stages to packed audiences, while busy exhibition booths kept the halls buzzing as the global trading community came together to connect and do business. Organisers reported more than 16,000 attendees and 270 plus exhibitors on the floor, building on an already strong edition and setting the pace for the days ahead.
Attendees explored market trends, trading strategies, technology and business growth through focused sessions, while dedicated lounges gave visitors space for meetings, networking and downtime between talks. The event also drew well-known names, including Dubai-based content creator and entrepreneur Mo Vlogs and Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela, adding to a diverse crowd.
Across the exhibition floor, sponsor activations, contests, giveaways and guest appearances kept the energy high as businesses and traders 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.
What to expect on Day 2
Day 2 on 23 September brings another full day of sessions, meetings, activities and networking across Halls 1 to 5. The agenda is set to cover IB and affiliate growth, AI-driven investing, foreign exchange and crypto risk management, and the trading themes shaping the fourth quarter of 2026.
Beyond the sessions, visitors arriving on Day 2 can keep exploring the 270 plus exhibitor booths, sponsor activities and contests, plus the dedicated lounges and networking areas across the five halls. For anyone who missed the opening day, it is a second chance to experience the scale of the event. For those already there, it is another day to meet more people and catch the sessions they may have missed.
Why Dubai keeps drawing the trading world
Events on this scale reflect a wider shift, with the Gulf positioning itself as a hub for finance, fintech and online trading. For readers tracking the sector, our preview of Forex Expo Dubai 2026 set out what to expect before the doors opened, and our coverage of Money Expo India 2026 shows how similar gatherings are growing across emerging markets.
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 trading technology companies under one roof. The expo offers a platform for business networking, technology showcases and industry insights. Forex Expo Dubai 2026 continues tomorrow, 23 September, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Halls 1 to 5.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is Forex Expo Dubai 2026?
Forex Expo Dubai 2026 runs on 22 and 23 September 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, across Halls 1 to 5.
How many people attended Day 1?
Organisers reported more than 16,000 attendees and 270 plus exhibitors on the opening day.
What is happening on Day 2?
Day 2 on 23 September features sessions on IB and affiliate growth, AI-driven investing, forex and crypto risk management, and the trends shaping the fourth quarter of 2026, alongside the full exhibition floor.
This article is for general information only and is not financial or investment advice.
