Edition 1: Dubai, UAE

The Global CEO Summit 2026

Leading in an Age of Disruption & Opportunity

About the Summit

A Global Convergence of Visionary Leaders

The Global CEO Summit 2026 – Dubai, organized by The Global CEO Institute, is a premier leadership gathering bringing together CEOs, Founders, Board Chairs, and Senior Executives from around the world. Designed for top-level decision-makers, the Summit provides a powerful platform for high-level dialogue, collaboration, and strategic influence.

Hosted in Dubai, a global hub for innovation and commerce, the Summit connects leaders across industries to exchange insights, build strategic partnerships, and address today’s most pressing business challenges through curated sessions, executive discussions, and exclusive networking experiences.

What You Gain by Attending?

  • Learn from world-class keynote speakers and global thought leaders
  •  Engage in leadership masterclasses & strategy workshops
  • Connect through exclusive CEO roundtables and networking dinners
  • Discover trends shaping global business – AI, ESG, digital finance, and emerging markets
  • Access cross-border opportunities and partnerships in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe

Program Flow

Day 1

Welcome Ceremony & Keynote

Global Leadership Panel

Breakout Tracks: Innovation, ESG, Market Expansion

Fireside Chats with CEOs

Networking Gala Dinner

Day 2

Masterclasses & Workshops

CEO Roundtables

Closing Keynote: The Future CEO

Action Plan & Commitments

Summit Wrap-Up

Who You’ll Meet

This experience is thoughtfully designed to deliver value at every level of leadership. Each element of the program has been curated to encourage meaningful dialogue, strategic collaboration, and practical insight, ensuring participants gain both immediate takeaways and long-term impact.

  • CEOs, Founders & Presidents of top enterprises
  • Board Chairs & Non-Executive Directors
  • Senior Executives driving transformation
  • Global investors, regulators & thought leaders

Investment

Participation Fee: USD 2,000 per person

Includes:

    • Full 2-day summit access
    • All plenary sessions, panels & workshops
    • CEO networking roundtables
    • Summit kit & materials
    • Networking lunches, coffee breaks, and gala dinner

Sponsors and Partners

Organized by industry leaders and visionaries driving global excellence.

Meet our Speakers

Meet the industry leaders shaping the future

Dr Naike Mosha

Founder and CEO
Women in Management Africa (WIMA)

Amani Shayo

Maliasili
Portfolio Associate : East Africa, People, Strategy & Impact

Rudolf Goosen

TRIMAD Group of Companies
Chairman

Idi MUKESHIMANA

BESTSUPPLIERS HOLDING GROUP, End-to-End Global Supply Chain Partner
Management Science & Engineering, Supply Chain Optimization Specialist, Air & Sea Cargo, China-Africa Trade Advisor and E-commerce

Dr Dickson Ojukwu (EdD)

Innospec Inc
HR LLeader, Performance Coach, Learning Facilitator

Mr. Benson Mukandiwa (CPMgr FIML-FCMI)

Service Strategist MSc
Business Analyst

Dr. Charles Cotter , PhD

Independent global Blended Learning Practitioner
and HRM/Learning & Development (L&D) Strategist

Dr. Wale Akinyemi

The Street Hub
Founder and CEO

Rabison Shumba

Business Consultant, Global keynote speaker, and author
Rabison Shumba

Eng. Dr. Dennis N. Mwighusa

Africa Research Institute For AI
Executive Director

Thamsanqa Caleb Maqubela

African and World Council for Graduates.
President

Azim Jamal

Corporate Sufi Worldwide Inc
Keynote Speaker, corporate coach, Best selling Author

GPHR Dorcas Wainaina

OGW, CHRP, SPHRi, CToT, MBA, B.Ed
Feed the Children, Special Projects, WorldBank Consultant

Dr. Anselmi Anselmi

ACISP
Director and Consultancy

Salim A. Baabde

Amsons Group
Director/Board Chair/Leadership Coach

Dr. Billy Selekane

Billy Selekane International
International Keynote Speaker

Dr. Eric Sambu

SGA Security Tanzania Limited
CEO

Dr. Daudi Pascal Ndaki

Institute of Revenue Mobilization
Co-founder & Chief Strategy Advisor