About the Summit

Impact Summit 2026 brings together government leaders, business leaders, investors, philanthropists, innovators, academics, and community organizations to accelerate partnerships that create measurable impact across the UAE.

Designed to move beyond dialogue, the Summit is a space where collaboration becomes action, creating sustainable value and long-term outcomes aligned with the UAE’s national priorities.

Majra

Why attend

Why Join the Summit

Connect with leaders, decisionmakers, and changemakers across sectors to build partnerships, exchange ideas, and advance measurable impact across the UAE.

Designed for

  • Government
  • Business Leaders
  • Investors & Funders
  • Innovators
  • Youth & Family
  • Decisionmakers

Stage Value

A national platform that brings together leaders and decision makers, offering visibility and opportunities for cross-sector engagement.

Audience Value

A diverse audience ready for action, including government leaders, CEOs, investors, funders, innovators, youth, and community leaders.

Recognition Value

Recognizing impactful initiatives and showcasing successful models with the potential to be scaled across the UAE.

Knowledge Value

A platform for ideas and insights to inspire partnerships and drive action beyond the Summit.

One day

What You’ll Experience

A focused day bringing together dialogue, exhibitions, networking, national announcements, recognition, and impact-driven initiatives.

1,000

Expected Attendees

+200

Entities

+50

VIPs

40

Speakers

5

Main Announcements

4

Main Pillars

1

Forum

How impact moves

The Impact Journey

  1. 1

    Listen

    Needs and priorities

  2. 2

    Align

    Stakeholders and mandates

  3. 3

    Prove

    Evidence and trust

  4. 4

    Scale

    Pipelines and delivery

  5. 5

    Export

    Take the UAE model to the world

Celebrating impact

Awards & Recognition

Family Impact Award for the Private Sector

Entrepreneurs from Emirati Families

Sustainable Impact Challenge

Sustainable Impact Challenge – Agricultural Category

Summit priorities

Four Summit Pillars

01

Artificial Intelligence

Harnessing AI for meaningful impact, innovation, and sustainable growth.

02

Culture & Sports Impact

Strengthening national identity and enriching society through culture and sport.

03

Youth & Family Empowerment

Empowering youth and families through initiatives that strengthen capabilities and create lasting impact.

04

Investment Impact

Maximizing the positive impact of investments across sectors and supporting sustainable value creation.

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26 November 2026 · Expo City Dubai

Take Your Place at the Majra Impact Summit 2026

Frequently
Asked Questions


The Majra Impact Summit is a national platform that brings together government leaders, private sector decision-makers, impact leaders, innovators, and changemakers to advance responsible business practices and create measurable, sustainable impact across the UAE. The Summit connects stakeholders from across sectors to strengthen partnerships, exchange knowledge, showcase impactful initiatives, and turn collective action into lasting impact.

Impact Summit 2026 is held under the theme “Unifying Collective Good for the UAE.” The theme reflects Majra’s commitment to bringing together government, businesses, communities, and impact partners to create meaningful, measurable, and sustainable national impact.

• Date: Thursday, 26 November 20
• Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Venue: Connect Conference Centre (C3), Expo City Dubai
• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Further information regarding access, transportation, and parking will be shared closer to the event.

• High-level keynote speeches and panel discussions
• Government and private sector leaders
• Impact-focused conversations and thought leadership
• Partnership and networking opportunities
• Thematic sessions across the Summit’s four key pillars
• Impact-driven exhibitions and showcases
• Interactive experiences and activations
• Family-focused activities
• Workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions
• Recognition of organisations and initiatives creating meaningful impact

• Government leaders, senior officials, and policymakers
• CEOs and senior private sector executiv
• CSR, ESG, sustainability, and social impact professiona
• Entrepreneurs and SM
• Foundations and third-sector organisatio
• Social enterprises and impact-driven organisations
• Investors and impact investment leaders • Youth and family representatives
• Academics, innovators, and ecosystem builders
• Media representatives and content creators
• Majra partners and beneficiaries

• Culture & Sport – Exploring the role of culture and sport in strengthening communities, identity, inclusion, and sustainable social impact.
• Youth & Family Empowerment – Highlighting solutions, partnerships, and initiatives that empower youth and families to actively contribute to the UAE’s futur
• Impact Investment – Examining how capital, partnerships, and innovative financing models can generate measurable social and economic impac
• AI for Impact – Shaping the Future Through Intelligent Action – Exploring how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies can be responsibly applied to address social challenges and accelerate positive impact.

• Main Plenary – A high-level programme bringing together government leaders, business leaders, experts, and changemakers for keynote speeches and panel discussions on the future of responsible business and impact
• Partnerships Zone – A dedicated space for organisations and partners to showcase initiatives, solutions, and opportunities for collaboration.
• Family Area – An interactive space highlighting Emirati families, entrepreneurship, local products, and community participation.
• Impact Lab – A platform designed to encourage collaboration, dialogue, innovation, and the development of impact-driven ideas.
• Podcast Area – A dedicated space for conversations with leaders, experts, partners, and changemakers around key themes from the Summit.
• Interactive Impact Experiences – Engaging installations and activations designed to demonstrate the value of collective action and showcase impact across the UAE.
• Workshops and Partner Sessions – Focused sessions providing opportunities for practical learning, engagement, and collaboration.

• Impact investment and financing for social good
• Moving beyond capital to create long-term value
• Measuring social impact
• Trust, transparency, and accountability
• Innovative models for public-private partnerships
• Youth participation in decision-making • Family wellbeing and entrepreneurship • The UAE’s model for responsible and sustainable impact
• Artificial intelligence for social impact • Technology and innovation for good
• Building effective cross-sector partnerships
• Creating measurable and sustainable national impact

The detailed Impact Summit 2026 agenda will be available through Majra’s official channels and the Impact Summit platform once finalised. Please visit www.uaemajra.ae for the latest Summit information and updates.

Impact Summit 2026 welcomes representatives from the private, public, and third sectors, including business leaders, CSR and sustainability professionals, government representatives, entrepreneurs, investors, youth, academics, innovators, community organisations, and individuals interested in creating positive impact. Attendance is subject to registration and confirmation.

Registration for Impact Summit 2026 will be available through the official Summit registration platform. Once registration opens, the link will be shared through Majra’s website and official communication channels. For Summit-related inquiries, please contact impactsummit@uaemajra.ae.

Yes. Impact Summit 2026 provides opportunities for organisations to participate through partnerships, exhibitions, activations, workshops, knowledge-sharing sessions, and other forms of engagement. Participation opportunities are subject to availability and alignment with the Summit’s objectives and themes. For partnership and participation inquiries, please contact the Impact Summit team.

Yes. Networking and collaboration are central to Impact Summit 2026. The Summit is designed to connect government entities, businesses, investors, social enterprises, community organisations, innovators, and impact leaders, creating opportunities to develop partnerships and explore future collaborations.

Impact Summit 2026 aims to provide an inclusive and accessible experience for all members of society, including People of Determination. The venue and event experience will be planned to facilitate smooth and accessible participation. Further accessibility information and available support services will be communicated closer to the event.

The Summit will include content in both Arabic and English, depending on the session, speaker, and programme format. Interpretation and accessibility requirements for selected sessions will be communicated as part of the final programme.

For the latest information, programme announcements, speakers, registration details, and Summit updates, please visit www.uaemajra.ae and follow Majra’s official social media channels. For inquiries: impactsummit@uaemajra.ae