Against the backdrop of accelerating geoeconomic shifts, the CIEU GeoEconomic Summit 2026 – Dubai Edition is positioned as a platform to engage with a set of first-order strategic questions that will shape the next decade of global economic organisation. At its core, the summit seeks to interrogate how the global system is being rewired. What will define the next generation of trade corridors, and how will initiatives such as IMEC alter the geography of global commerce? How will financial systems evolve in a world where capital is both more mobile and more risk-sensitive? What role will cities and financial centres play as intermediaries of global flows? And how will emerging technologies—from digital finance to data infrastructure—reshape the movement of capital, goods, and services across borders?

These are not abstract questions. They sit at the intersection of policy, capital, and execution, and their answers will determine how economies position themselves in an increasingly fragmented yet interconnected world. The summit is therefore designed not as a conventional conference, but as a strategic convening. It brings together policymakers shaping regulatory and economic frameworks, business leaders driving operational and investment decisions, financial institutions allocating capital, and thought leaders interpreting global trends