Venue

Build somewhere that's already an experiment

Founder Fest DXB takes place at SEE Institute in The Sustainable City, Dubai, a net zero carbon building in a community where new ideas get tested in the real world

People come here to tap into an ecosystem of entrepreneurs, researchers, businesses, experts and technology, and to try things out for real. For one day, that whole environment is open to hundreds of people ready to build.

SEE Institute, a low white and terracotta building above a wide flight of terraced steps and a green lawn

SEE Institute, a net zero carbon building

The Sustainable City, Dubai

More than a venue

Meet people you wouldn't normally meet
Access expertise you wouldn't normally have
Try technology you've never used
Test ideas in a real-world environment
Experiment alongside people doing the same

Come here to experiment
Leave with something real

The SEE Institute atrium, a wide planted staircase of terraced seating under a glass roof

The atrium, open through the day

A full auditorium at SEE Institute, a speaker on stage in front of a wide screen

The auditorium · previous event

People working in groups at round tables in a daylit room at SEE Institute

Workshop rooms · previous event

The SEE Institute ground floor with exhibition stands and people moving between them

The ground floor · previous event

The ImmerSEE room laid out with tables and chairs, the floor and walls washed in projected violet light

ImmerSEE, set up for an event

People standing inside ImmerSEE while a garden scene is projected across every wall and the floor

ImmerSEE, floor to wall projection

Who's behind it

Built by people who build

A living campus for building

Home to the region's first net zero carbon building, inside The Sustainable City, Dubai. Sustainability, technology and community in one place, and the perfect setting to imagine what you'll create next.

One of the region's biggest founder communities

A community of tens of thousands of women entrepreneurs across the region, bringing the audience, the energy and a genuine mix of people to the room.

Practical information

Getting here and getting around

Getting here: SEE Institute, The Sustainable City, Dubai [full address and map link]
[Drive time from Downtown, Marina and Deira. Nearest metro and taxi guidance.]
Parking: [Free on-site parking, capacity and where to go]
Accessibility: [Step-free access, accessible parking and facilities.] Tell us about any access needs on the registration form or email hello@founderfestdxb.com
Food and drink: [Confirm what is included and what is available to buy]
Prayer facilities: [Confirm]
What to bring: A laptop if you want to build, a charger, and something to show if you have it

Register free