Dubai, 22 September 2026: Forex Expo Dubai 2026 opened today at Dubai World Trade Centre, drawing more than 16,000 attendees on its first day. Traders, investors, brokers, IBs, affiliates and financial-market professionals filled five packed halls, as the ninth edition of the event settled in as a major meeting point for the global forex and online trading industry.
The strong opening arrives weeks after Dubai was ranked the world's number one location for FinTech in the latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI). That ranking sets the backdrop for the expo, which now brings the brokers, platforms and traders behind Dubai's fintech lead under one roof. Related coverage: Forex Expo Dubai 2026 lineup confirmed.
Day 1 in numbers
More than 16,000 attendees and 270 plus exhibitors filled the exhibition floor. Keynotes and panel sessions ran across five stages to full audiences, while booths stayed busy through the day as the global trading community connected face to face.
Visitors explored market trends, trading strategies, technology and business growth through focused sessions. Dedicated lounges gave brokers, affiliates and traders quiet space for meetings and downtime between talks.
The event also attracted well-known guests, including Dubai-based content creator and entrepreneur Mo Vlogs and Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela. Their appearances added to the wider mix of finance professionals, retail traders and crypto and forex enthusiasts on the floor.
What kept the halls buzzing
Sponsor activations, contests and giveaways kept the energy high across the exhibition floor. Traders, IBs and affiliates joined the Gold Lucky Draw, competing for a share of 160 grams of 24-karat gold.
Beyond networking, visitors used the show to test new trading platforms, meet regulated brokers, and compare payment providers, prop-trading firms and technology vendors serving the retail and institutional trading market.
What to expect on Day 2
Day 2 on 23 September will bring another full day of sessions, meetings and networking across Halls 1 to 5. Programming will cover IB and affiliate growth, AI-driven investing, FX and crypto risk management, and the trading themes shaping Q4 2026.
Attendees arriving tomorrow can continue exploring 270 plus exhibitor booths, sponsor activities and dedicated lounges. Anyone who missed the opening day still gets a chance to experience the scale of the event, and returning visitors have another full day to attend sessions and meet more industry contacts.
Forex Expo Dubai 2026 continues on 23 September at Dubai World Trade Centre, Halls 1 to 5.
About Forex Expo Dubai
Forex Expo Dubai is one of the region's leading gatherings for the global online trading and fintech industry. It brings together brokerages, fintech innovators, traders, investors, payment providers, IBs, affiliates and online trading technology companies under one roof. The show serves as a platform for business networking, technology showcases, industry insights and conversations shaping the evolution of modern finance.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is Forex Expo Dubai 2026?
Forex Expo Dubai 2026 is running on 22 and 23 September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, Halls 1 to 5.
How many people attended Day 1?
More than 16,000 attendees turned up on Day 1, alongside 270 plus exhibitors across five halls.
Who should attend Forex Expo Dubai?
The expo is aimed at brokers, IBs, affiliates, traders, investors, fintech companies, payment providers and trading technology vendors serving the global online trading market.
