Dubai Prop Trading Expo 2026
Dubai's First Dedicated Prop Trading Expo
April 17 - 18, 2026  ·  Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre

Join us for two dynamic days of keynote sessions, panel debates, and hands-on workshops designed to inspire, educate, and connect you with leaders in the proprietary trading world. Packed with expert insights, practical learning, and powerful networking opportunities, the Dubai Prop Trading Expo delivers value for traders at every level.

Agenda
Friday, April 17
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM
Trends, growth, challenges, and opportunities shaping prop trading in 2026.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Actionable strategies for passing FX, futures, crypto, and CFD evaluation challenges.
Step-by-step guide to launching a prop firm: tech, legal, risk and budget.
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Panel debate on pros, cons and psychology of trading firm capital vs personal capital.
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM
High-probability futures strategies and risk management for evaluation rules.
Overview of core technology components and execution models for prop firms.
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Discussion with industry and compliance experts on likely regulatory developments and impacts.
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM
Managing crypto trades comes with a unique set of opportunities and challenges
Best practices for managing fiat and crypto payouts, KYC/AML and fraud prevention.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Designing fair, transparent evaluation rules that retain traders.
Discover which Forex markets oofer good trading to pass challenges
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Industry leaders predict which business models and firms will thrive or struggle.
4:10 PM - 4:50 PM
4:10 PM - 4:50 PM
Understanding Price Charts is Essential to Trading Success
Trader Education is at the heart of successful outcomes for traders and prop firm
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Awards Winners Ceremony
Saturday, April 18
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
Insights on retail prop trading growth, technology impacts and emerging risks.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Setting up ethical affiliate programmes and tracking performance.
Position sizing, daily loss limits and drawdown management for evaluations.
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Comparing FX, futures, crypto, stocks and CFDs for funded trading.
10:10 AM - 10:40 AM
10:10 AM - 10:40 AM
Service infrastructure, dispute resolution and trader relations.
Comparing short-term scalping with swing trading under challenge rules.
10:25 AM - 11:10 AM
10:25 AM - 11:10 AM
Funded traders share systems, routines and habits for consistency.
10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
Reporting standards, fair rules and ethical operations.
Real-time setup walkthroughs matching evaluation criteria.
11:20 AM - 12:00 PM
11:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Discover what it takes to Succeed
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Designing challenge fees and profit splits that balance revenue with retention.
Have your say on prop trading and ask our experts any questions
12:10 PM - 12:50 PM
12:10 PM - 12:50 PM
A deep dive into technical analysis for short term day trading
Our panel of prop firm owners discuss the challenges faced in setting up and running a prop firm
Live Action and Commentary Picking Trades
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Marketing strategies, community building and credibility tactics.
Daily routines and techniques to manage emotions and stress.
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Firms outline traits, behaviours and skills they look for when funding traders.
1:40 PM - 2:10 PM
1:40 PM - 2:10 PM
Tips on how to Identify Fake Trading Influencers Online
Integrating CRMs, payment processors and market data for scale.
1:50 PM - 2:15 PM
1:50 PM - 2:15 PM
A Multi Million Dollar Funded Trader Shares Mistakes and Lessons Learned
2:20 PM - 2:50 PM
2:20 PM - 2:50 PM
Final look at the variety of prop firms, challenge models and rules to navigate your way to the right firm to partner with.
2:20 PM - 3:05 PM
2:20 PM - 3:05 PM
How transparency and reputation shape trader acquisition and retention.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Structured evaluation plan balancing risk, sizing and trade frequency.
3:40 PM - 4:10 PM
3:40 PM - 4:10 PM
Top causes of evaluation failure and procedural/behavioural fixes.
Designing fast, transparent and automated payout systems.
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Final debate on the long-term prospects and challenges for funded accounts.
4:20 PM - 4:50 PM
4:20 PM - 4:50 PM
How to stop rule-breakig by traders playing the system
A short review of the popular trading platforms for prop firm traders
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
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Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Airport Road PO Box 10001, Dubai, United Arab Emirate UAE
Location: Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Airport Road PO Box 10001, Dubai, United Arab Emirate UAE