Why Attend RISE Expo?

RISE: Global Real Estate Event

Identify and Secure Investment Opportunities

The RISE investor program is catered to answer your very needs. Our VIP Concierge Team will be ensuring you meet the right people throughout the event. This includes matchmaking with your choice of investments, exclusive sessions, and invite-only networking events at RISE. This is your opportunity to negotiate and complete deals in a real-time environment.

Government and Investment Industry Backed Event

Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), RISE is supported by government, investment and developer trade associations and professional bodies. Join international institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, asset managers, pension funds, family offices, ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), international government officials, city leaders, and major developers. Connect with global leaders, industry experts, and innovators shaping the future of urban innovation for an immersive experience designed to elevate your investments.

Top Global Real Estate Market for Investors

Hosted in Dubai, leading the world in real estate transactions for both volume and value, RISE is a trade exhibition providing unparalleled opportunities to identify key global real estate and infrastructure investments. Attracting over 15,000+ attendees from the entire real estate investment ecosystem, RISE offers an unrivalled platform for engagement and investment on an international level. Bringing together global investors, real estate pioneers and city leaders, RISE provides a unique opportunity to be a part of the future of smart cities.

RISE 2026 in Numbers

15,000+
Visitors
1,000+
Top-Tier Investors
350+
Exhibitors
150+
Speakers
85%
C-Level
75+
Hours of Content
50+
Starts-ups
30+
Countries

Leading Global Organisations Attending

Outstanding Speakers Joining RISE

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Chua Tiow Chye

Chua Tiow Chye

Group Chief Investment Officer , Mappletree
Jad Ellawn

Jad Ellawn

Managing Partner, Brookfield
Paul Boots

Paul Boots

Head of Sector Development, VARA
Omar Karim

Omar Karim

Group Chief Investment Officer, Dubai Holding
James Wilkinson

James Wilkinson

Global Head, Infrastructure & Real Estate, BlackRock
Mohammed Bin Essa

Mohammed Bin Essa

Chief Asset Management Office, Sharjah Asset Management

    Investors Ecosystem

    Sovereign Wealth Funds
    Family Offices
    Venture Capital Experts
    Investors (UHNWIs)
    Asset Managers
    Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
    Green Building Finance Providers
    Luxury Brokers
    Investment Advisers
    Crowdfunding Platforms
    Investment Banks
    Insurance Providers

    What Industry Leaders Say About RISE

    Mahir Abdulkarim Julfar
    “RISE will be a hub for those in city planning, new ways to build infrastructure, and real estate spanning decades.” 
    Mahir Abdulkarim Julfar
    Executive Vice President |  DWTC
    Paul Boots
    "Tokenization aligns perfectly with RISE 2026. It enables smart city infrastructure, citizen participation in urban ownership, and global capital flows into sustainable assets. By embedding regulatory clarity into these innovations, VARA helps turn ambition into action."
    Paul Boots
    Head of Sector Development |  VARA
    Julien Plouzeau
    " RISE 2026 is a timely platform that brings real estate and investment decision-makers together in one place. It reflects Dubai’s ability to convene global capital, showcase large-scale development opportunities, and demonstrate how innovation and regulation can align in a high-growth market. I look forward to attending."
    Julien Plouzeau
    Senior Partner |  Oraseya Capital
    Rabih Fakhreddine.

    "For investors, RISE provides a chance to gain exclusive insights into the latest developments, identify high-potential investment opportunities, and network with influential leaders shaping the future of the industry. It’s a chance to connect with like-minded professionals and be part of impactful discussions that guide strategic investment decisions."

    Rabih Fakhreddine.
    Founder & Group CEO |  7 Management
    Vincent Callebaut.
    "RISE Expo empowers investors to leverage regenerative and biomimetic principles in luxury real estate, transforming challenges into powerful opportunities while shaping the cities of tomorrow."
    Vincent Callebaut.
    Biomimicry Leader, Lead Architect & CEO |  Vincent Callebaut Architectures
    Declan King.
    "Sharing of ideas between government departments, developers, contractors, investors and all the various consultants that operate within the property sector will surely help identify solutions and improve market dynamics."
    Declan King.
    Senior Partner & Group Head - Real Estate |  ValuStrat
    Pavel Taptygin
    "RISE isn’t just a real estate event like others in the world —it’s a vision accelerator. It brings together real estate leaders, urban designers, policymakers, and investors under one narrative: future cities built on intelligence, resilience, and experience. RISE is a fantastic platform to explore fresh ideas and concepts, go beyond standard market directions, players and practices, explore deeply the future where we are heading and set the new world’s expectations."
    Pavel Taptygin
    Head of Leasing |  iSpace

    RISE's Soft Launch at Dubai International Boat Show 2025

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      The Power Sectors Redefining Global Real Estate

      International Investment Opportunities

      RISE serves as a dynamic bridge between the private and public sectors, uniting global leaders and decision-makers in the luxury real estate ecosystem. Spanning Europe, Asia, the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa, it stands as a premier global forum for transformative collaboration. Championing the UAE as a leader in luxury living, RISE supports the nation’s Vision 2030 by driving urban growth and sustainable excellence, shaping the future of real estate and fostering enduring legacies.

      Join us at RISE 2026, where ambition meets innovation to create the landmarks of tomorrow.

      Contact our dedicated team

      Anthony Sprange

      anthony.sprange@dwtc.com

      Anthony Sprange
      Investors Relations |  DWTC
      dubai

      Diamond Sponsor

      Supporting Partners

      Strategic Partners

      Knowledge Partner

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