Smart Cities Council is delighted to announce that we will be returning to AIM Congress 2026 with a full SCC Global Pavilion, offering members one of the most powerful international platforms for investment, innovation, and global expansion.
13–15 April 2026
Dubai World Trade Centre
AIM Congress (Annual Investment Meeting) is one of the world’s most influential gatherings for economic development, global trade, foreign investment, digital transformation, and emerging technologies. For SCC Members, it is a unique chance to position your organisation at the centre of government, investor and industry dialogue.
Why SCC Members Should Be at AIM Congress 2026
AIM brings together:
·12,000+ delegates from over 175 countries
·Government ministers, city leaders, and policy-makers
·Sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors & VCs
·Corporate innovators, technology leaders & global enterprises
·300+ exhibitors across investment, digital economy, infrastructure & innovation
·A world-class NexGen Startup & Innovation Program
AIM is where global investment deals are initiated, where governments actively seek new solutions, and where startups and technology companies gain direct access to decision-makers.
For SCC Members, participation means:
·Access to major investors and strategic partners
·Visibility within a curated SCC Global Pavilion
·The opportunity to pitch or be profiled in the innovation zone
·High-value meetings with government buyers & city delegations
·Strong media visibility and marketing support
·A direct pathway to new markets across the GCC, Africa, and Asia-Pacific
Simply put: AIM Congress is one of the most important global events of 2026 for any organisation working in smart cities, technology, digital infrastructure, mobility, sustainability, or public-sector innovation.
SCC Global Pavilion — Multiple Ways to Participate
To support organisations of all sizes, SCC offers several participation pathways:
·Full Pavilion Presence
·Shared Booth Space
·Digital Profile / Virtual Presence
Whatever stage your organisation is at, there is a scalable option designed to amplify your presence on the world stage.
Interested in a Speaking Slot? Act Now.
AIM Congress, like all major 2026 SCC partner events, has extremely high demand for speaking and panel opportunities. If you want to be considered for a speaking role — at AIM or any SCC-supported event in 2026 — you MUST express interest early.
Our speaking allocations have begun, and priority will always go to confirmed SCC Members and organisations already registered for Global Pavilion programs. If you want the best chance of being placed on stage……..Reach out now to begin the process.
Lock in 2025 Pricing — Limited Time Only
Members who confirm their participation for AIM Congress 2026 before the end of December will retain 2025 pricing, before the new tiered structure launches across all SCC Global Pavilion programs.
This early commitment also gives you:
·priority access to the Pavilion
·early visibility in marketing campaigns
·increased chance of speaker nomination
·preferred scheduling in investor matchmaking
Next Steps — Register Your Interest Today
If you would like to join SCC at AIM Congress 2026 — or explore speaking opportunities across our 2026 global events — reach out now so we can secure your place.
Contact: Karen Norden, SCC Global Events Manager - karen.norden@smartcitiescouncil.com
Early interest = better placement, better visibility, and better outcomes. Let’s make AIM Congress 2026 your organisation’s global launchpad for the year ahead.
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