Swiss Newcomer Event 2026 – Speaker & Sponsorship Opportunities

Event Date: September 25, 2026

Event Time: 6:30 PM

Location: Swiss International Scientific School, Dubai

SPEAKER/SPONSOR FORM

The Embassy of Switzerland to the UAE, in partnership with the Swiss Business Council UAE, is delighted to share this exclusive speaker /sponsorship opportunity at this special event, designed for Swiss newcomers (newly registered with the Swiss Embassy). This event will take place in person in Dubai, and aims to create a platform for expats and their families who are new to the UAE, offering them practical information and valuable insights into business and life in the region.

Date: Friday, 25 September 2026
Time: 06:30 PM – 09:00 PM
Venue: Swiss International Scientific School, Dubai

Audience (adult-only event):

  • Swiss newcomers
  • Swiss nationals established in the UAE, but newly registered with the Embassy
  • SBC members

Provisional Agenda:

Welcome Addresses

  • Embassy of Switzerland to the UAE
  • Swiss Business Council UAE
  • Swiss Abroad Representation in the UAE

Presentations (SPEAKER opportunity package listed below)

  • The UAE in a nutshell
  • Legal and Administrative Pitfalls
  • Banking in the UAE and Switzerland

The presentations will be followed by an opportunity to network over some refreshments.

Do not miss this exceptional chance to showcase your company and its offerings to newcomers, enabling you to connect with them and introduce your products and services. The available opportunities are:

 SPEAKER Sponsorship Package: AED 2,000 + VAT *  (Only 3 slots available).
– Limited stage time to present one of the topics listed in the above presentation (Should be informational)
– Attendance of up to 2 company representatives
– 1 standard size roll up banner displayed
– Option to distribute/display flyers/brochure/ goody bags
– Verbal recognition at the event
Only applicable for the three above mentioned presentation topics. 

 DISPLAY  Sponsorship Package: AED 1,000 + VAT (Only 3 slots available).
– Attendance of 1 company representative
– Option to distribute/display flyers/brochure/ goody bags
– Verbal recognition at the event

Please note that, due to the objectives of this event, companies and pitched topics will undergo a review process and be subject to approval for both package options. The above prices are subject to 5% VAT. If you are interested in speaking at or sponsoring this event, we invite you to register by 11 September 2026.

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