Sharjah, UAE — Lovin Dubai and Smashi Business have been announced as Proud Media Partners of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) 2026, the region’s largest gathering of entrepreneurial minds and one of the most influential innovation platforms in the Middle East.
Organised by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), the ninth edition of SEF will take place from January 31 to February 1, 2026, at the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) under the theme “Where We Belong.” The festival will bring together founders, investors, creatives and changemakers for two days of inspiration, collaboration, and opportunity.
As leading regional digital media platforms, Lovin Dubai and Smashi Business will provide on-ground coverage, founder-led storytelling and business-focused insights throughout the festival. Their curated content will amplify the voices, ideas and pivotal conversations shaping the future of entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation across the UAE and beyond.
SEF 2026 is expected to host over 14,000 attendees, 300+ global speakers and 250+ sessions and activities, including panels, masterclasses, workshops and showcases spanning technology, startups, investment, and creative industries.
The partnership underscores a shared commitment to empowering entrepreneurs, spotlighting innovation, and fostering connections between founders, investors and ecosystem leaders. Through original multimedia coverage and strategic storytelling, Lovin Dubai and Smashi Business will bring SEF’s most impactful moments to audiences across digital, social and live platforms.
Highlights of SEF 2026 include immersive stages, startup showcases, investment forums, networking zones and special initiatives such as “Sharjah’s Little Founders,” designed to cultivate entrepreneurial ambition in younger generations.
With the UAE’s entrepreneurial ecosystem rapidly expanding, the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival continues to serve as a pivotal platform where ideas turn into action, community connects with opportunity, and innovation thrives. Lovin Dubai and Smashi Business will play a key role in bringing these narratives to life for audiences throughout the region.
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