Dubai to Host PropTech Connect Middle East in Feb 2026

• Over 3,000 participants and 1,500+ companies expected

• Event aligned with Dubai’s D33 and Real Estate Strategy 2033

• Strong focus on AI, data analytics, and market efficiency

Dubai: Dubai is set to host the Middle East debut of PropTech Connect in February 2026, marking a significant moment for the region’s real estate and technology ecosystem. The two-day conference will be held on February 4–5, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Dubai, and is expected to attract more than 3,000 delegates from across the global property and technology sectors.

Organised in partnership with the Dubai Land Department, the event arrives at a time when digital tools are increasingly redefining how property markets operate—from planning and development to sales, leasing, and asset management. With over 1,500 companies represented, PropTech Connect Middle East aims to position Dubai as a central hub for real estate innovation.

Where Real Estate Meets Technology

The conference is designed to bring together a wide mix of stakeholders, including developers, asset owners, operators, brokers, occupiers, proptech startups, artificial intelligence specialists, and venture capital investors. Organisers say the focus is on meaningful engagement rather than passive participation.

Thousands of one-to-one meetings will be facilitated through dedicated digital platforms, allowing participants to connect directly with potential partners, clients, and investors. This format is intended to encourage collaboration across the entire real estate value chain.

Aligned with Dubai’s Long-Term Vision

Hosting PropTech Connect Middle East supports the objectives of Dubai’s Economic Agenda D33, which aims to double the size of the emirate’s economy by placing innovation and digital transformation at its core. The event also aligns closely with the Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033, which focuses on improving transparency, integrating data, and enhancing market efficiency.

Industry experts note that such platforms play a crucial role in accelerating the adoption of new technologies, particularly in areas like smart buildings, digital transactions, and data-driven decision-making.

Deep Dive into AI, Data, and Blockchain

The programme will feature more than 60 panel discussions spread across five content stages, covering residential, hospitality, commercial, industrial, development, and asset management segments. These discussions will be supported by 50 international case studies, offering insights into how global markets are adopting and scaling proptech solutions.

In addition, the event will host 25 workshops and closed-door sessions focused on practical applications of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and advanced data analytics. These sessions are expected to attract senior decision-makers looking to implement technology at scale rather than explore it theoretically.

Exhibition and Startup Collaboration

PropTech Connect Middle East will also feature two dedicated exhibition zones, along with structured networking areas designed to connect startups with established technology firms and institutional investors. According to organisers, the goal is to move beyond discussion and enable tangible partnerships, pilot projects, and investment opportunities.

Why Dubai Was Chosen

PropTech Connect is recognised as one of the world’s fastest-growing real estate technology conferences, bringing together over 200 global speakers from leading real estate, investment, and technology institutions across Europe, the US, Asia, and the Middle East. Dubai was selected as the first destination in its international expansion strategy following consultations with the Dubai Land Department.

With its advanced digital infrastructure, strong regulatory framework, and ambition to lead in smart city development, Dubai is increasingly viewed as a natural gateway for proptech innovation in the Middle East.