Tycoons to Debut in Dubai on 12 April 2026, Uniting the World’s Foremost Investment Leaders

Tycoons, an initiative of the AIM Global Foundation, will convene for the first time in Dubai on 12 April 2026 as part of AIM Congress 2026, bringing together an invitation-only cohort of approximately 500 local and international decision-makers. The High-Level, By-Invitation-Only Networking Event is billed as a closed, high-trust forum for sovereign wealth executives, family-office principals, institutional investors, global CEOs and founders to engage in outcome-driven dialogue under the event theme “Titan 2.0: The New Rules of Power, Legacy, and Impact.”

“The UAE’s commitment to diversification, innovation and sustainable development has created a platform that transforms ambition into action and capital into continuous, consistent opportunity. Tycoons reflects the nation’s ability to not only bridge advanced and emerging economies but align priorities, develop networks and facilitate investment that can deliver lasting global impact,” said H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade and President of AIM Congress, delivering the keynote remarks on the UAE’s strategic vision.

Program and format

The Tycoons program is structured to drive tangible outcomes through three interconnected Investment Circles that the organisers say define the 21st-century economy:

• Trade and Investment
• Family Wealth and Capital
• The Future Economy

Organisers describe a format focused on closed-door dialogues, confidential roundtables and precision networking designed to translate strategic insight into actionable partnerships. The event emphasises confidentiality, relevance and alignment, and will prioritise depth and discretion to enable candid assessment of transformational opportunities, de-risk governance frameworks and establish long-term collaboration pathways.

Local backing and strategic framing

H.E. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, framed the event as part of Dubai’s push to strengthen international links and attract capital. “Global investment landscapes are evolving at an unprecedented pace, requiring a forward-looking strategic vision that can anticipate change and transform it into high-value opportunities. Against this backdrop, Dubai Chambers continues to play a proactive role in empowering the business community to navigate these shifts by strengthening strategic partnerships, fostering meaningful connections with international markets, and providing platforms that enable knowledge exchange and the development of lasting relationships,” he said.

On the significance of hosting Tycoons, H.E. Al Mansoori added: “The inaugural edition of Tycoons in Dubai marks an important milestone that reflects the growing global confidence in the emirate’s role as a leading destination for investment and economic decision-making. The event also provides a high-level platform that brings together prominent leaders and investors from around the world, fostering impactful partnerships, opening new avenues for international collaboration, and contributing to shared prosperity and the advancement of sustainable development pathways.”

Outlook

Scheduled for 12 April 2026, Tycoons aims to reinforce AIM Congress’s place as a convening forum for institutional capital, private wealth and corporate leadership. The initiative positions Dubai as a nexus where capital intersects with governance, innovation and cross-border opportunity, and organisers intend to use the event to catalyse co-investment dialogues, strategic partnership frameworks and follow-on engagements within AIM’s broader investment and cooperation ecosystem.

Media contact for the announcement is Marina Mounir William at Marina.mounir@strategicinfinity.com. A photo accompanying the GlobeNewswire announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/6ec70336-5e3a-4f90-bb87-5bd00431c2b6.