Legal & Compliance

IBA Middle East Conference 2026

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IBA Middle East Conference 2026 ran Feb 11–12, 2026 at One&Only Royal Mirage in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is a Legal & Compliance conference. ConferenceGrid lists 1 speaker, 23 sponsors and 8 sessions. Dates for the next edition are not announced yet.

Lineup updated Jul 7, 2026 · dates verified May 6, 2026

The IBA Middle East Conference brings together law firm leaders and in-house legal professionals from across the region and beyond. This flagship event on the IBA calendar provides attendees with learning and networking opportunities. Topics to be addressed include collaboration between law firms and legal departments, talent retention, legal market updates,…

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1Speakers
23Sponsors
8Sessions
23Companies · in total

Speakers

Programmed at IBA, in alphabetical order.

International Bar Association

Sponsors

The companies behind the program. Tiers as disclosed.

Addleshaw GoddardConference dinner sponsor
AkinConference dinner sponsor
Al Tamimi & CompanyConference dinner sponsor
AmerellerConference dinner sponsor
AshurstConference dinner sponsor
Baker BottsConference dinner sponsor
BeaconHeadline social event sponsor
Bird & BirdConference dinner sponsor
BSAConference dinner sponsor
CMSConference dinner sponsor
ConfluentConference dinner sponsor
Curtis MalletConference dinner sponsor
DarwishConference dinner sponsor
FragomenConference dinner sponsor
GowlingConference dinner sponsor
Hadef & PartnersConference dinner sponsor
HSF KConference dinner sponsor
MapleConference dinner sponsor
MischonConference dinner sponsor
SaderConference dinner sponsor
SkaddenConference dinner sponsor
Stephenson HarwoodConference dinner sponsor
Thomson ReutersHeadline conference sponsor

Agenda

Selected from 8 sessions.

  • Thursday 12 February (0930 - 1020)

    The UAE, a globally attractive destination

    The Governments of the UAE, Abu Dhabi and Dubai have strong reputations for moving quickly and effectively in all areas of development. How has Government created a destination tha…

  • Thursday 12 February (1020 - 1100)

    From Adoption to Integration: Making AI an Essential Part of Your Legal Workflow

    Receive an update on the role of technology in enabling legal professionals to access knowledge and make data-driven decisions. Discussion will also focus on how enhanced access to…

  • Thursday 12 February (1130 - 1215)

    The clients speak – a panel of leading regional GCs will provide views on the current legal ecosystem of the region, and will comment on trends and opportunities.

    Leading GCs discuss the market for legal services, changes they have observed and enhancements they predict or desire.

  • Thursday 12 February (1215 - 1300)

    Pitching and panel appointments – how can law firms stand out from the crowd?

    How do you stand out from the crowd when your firm has been appointed as part of a panel or framework? In this session, two leading GCs and a BD professional will discuss how law f…

  • Thursday 12 February (1430 - 1510)

    Discussion with Business Leaders

    Two business leaders discuss the rapid and continuous development of the region.

  • Thursday 12 February (1510 - 1600)

    Staying Abreast of Laws and Regulations

    The region’s laws and regulations are rapidly changing. How do in-house legal departments and law firms stay on top of relevant developments? How do Government, law firms and infor…

  • Thursday 12 February (1630 - 1715)

    What is happening in the legal markets of the Middle East region?

    There is considerable economic activity in much of the Middle East. How do law firm and business leaders address the challenges and opportunities of the Middle East? We will have a…

  • Thursday 12 February (1715 - 1720)

    Closing remarks

Quick answers

When is IBA Middle East Conference 2026?
IBA Middle East Conference 2026 ran Feb 11–12, 2026 at One&Only Royal Mirage in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Where is IBA Middle East Conference 2026 held?
IBA Middle East Conference 2026 was held at One&Only Royal Mirage in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Who is speaking at IBA Middle East Conference 2026?
ConferenceGrid lists 1 speaker: International Bar Association.
Who sponsors IBA Middle East Conference 2026?
ConferenceGrid lists 23 sponsors, including Addleshaw Goddard, Akin, Al Tamimi & Company, Amereller and Ashurst.
Company intelligence

An audience of 23 companies, parsed from the program.

23 companies in attendance.

The numbers below are derived from the speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors on this page, cross-referenced into one ledger. They are the only thing here that 10times.com cannot tell you.

Who's in the room
0All threespeak · spons · exh
23Sponsoringsponsor only
0Speakingspeaker only
Speakers by seniority
  • Other roles1100%

Of 1 speakers · classified by free-text title

Most-represented companies
#CompanyRolesSpeakers
1Addleshaw GoddardSponsor · Conference dinner sponsor-
2AkinSponsor · Conference dinner sponsor-
3Al Tamimi & COSponsor · Conference dinner sponsor-
4AmerellerSponsor · Conference dinner sponsor-
5AshurstSponsor · Conference dinner sponsor-
6Baker BottsSponsor · Conference dinner sponsor-
7BeaconSponsor · Headline social event sponsor-
8Bird & BirdSponsor · Conference dinner sponsor-
9BSASponsor · Conference dinner sponsor-
10CMSSponsor · Conference dinner sponsor-
11ConfluentSponsor · Conference dinner sponsor-
12Curtis MalletSponsor · Conference dinner sponsor-
13DarwishSponsor · Conference dinner sponsor-
14FragomenSponsor · Conference dinner sponsor-
Sponsors by tier
conference dinner sponsor21
91% of 23
headline conference sponsor1
4% of 23
headline social event sponsor1
4% of 23
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