Legacy
Decades of Indian enterprise and professional contribution have helped shape the UAE's growth story. The Conclave opens by honouring the institutions, families and founders who built that foundation.
IBPG Business Conclave 2026
Legacy|Leadership|Leap
About IBPG
Three decades of Indian enterprise in the Emirates
For more than thirty years, the Indian Business & Professional Group in Abu Dhabi has served as a meeting point for Indian professionals, entrepreneurs and institutions across the United Arab Emirates. Its work is conducted in close association with embassies, government entities and multinational organisations.
The Group today brings together over 500 individual members and more than 35 corporate members, convening upwards of 35 events each year across knowledge forums, business briefings and community initiatives.
Its mission is straightforward: to empower Indian professionals and businesses in the UAE through networking, knowledge-sharing and collaboration that endures beyond any single occasion.
30+Years of service
500+Individual members
35+Corporate members
35+Events each year
About the Conclave
One theme, three movements: Legacy. Leadership. Leap.
Leadership
Indian leaders today drive impact across government engagement, business, technology, healthcare and entrepreneurship. The programme brings those voices into a single, candid conversation.
Leap
The next chapter belongs to a generation working with artificial intelligence, new capital models and renewed purpose. The Conclave closes by preparing them to take it forward.
Who attends
The room
300+ delegates expected
Legacy Business Owners
C-Level Executives
Policy Makers
Government Officials
SME Sector
Confirmed dignitaries
H.E. Dr. Deepak Mittal, Ambassador of India to the United Arab Emirates, is among the dignitaries confirmed for the Conclave.
Programme
A single day, three movements
Saturday, 3 October 2026 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · 13:00 — 22:00 (GST). The programme opens with the next generation, moves through four Conclave sessions, and closes over dinner.
Youth Meet-up
13:00 — 15:0013:00 — 13:30
Registration & Welcome Lunch — India-UAE Young Leaders Connect
Main HallEmirati & Indian young professionals (18–35), networking over lunch
13:30 — 14:15
Young Leaders Dialogue — Opportunity, Ambition & Shared Futures
Main HallModerated panel of 3–4 young Emirati & Indian professionals; open floor Q&A
Business Conclave
15:00 — 19:0015:00 — 15:30
Conclave Registration & Arrival
Main Hall FoyerAll 300+ delegates; badge collection, Legacy Wall experience
15:30 — 15:45
Welcome Address
Main HallIBPG President
15:45 — 16:30
Session 1 — Legacy Leaders in Conversation
Main HallSenior Indian business pioneers in the UAE (moderated panel)
16:30 — 17:15
Session 2 — Keynote: Investing for Tomorrow
Main HallInvestment, gold/silver markets & fintech panel
17:15 — 17:30
Coffee Break & Sponsor Showcase
Main Hall FoyerAll delegates; sponsor activation tables
17:30 — 18:15
Session 3 — Enabling Dialogue Through Governance
Main HallEmbassy officials from UAE and India on bilateral dialogue
18:15 — 19:00
Session 4 — Leadership Through Sport
Main HallIn conversation: Sunil Gavaskar / Harsha Bhogle
Dinner & Networking
19:00 — 22:0019:00 — 19:30
Cocktail Reception
Ballroom FoyerAll delegates; live music, sponsor branding
19:30 — 21:00
Gala Dinner
BallroomSeated dinner — 300+ guests, sponsors, ministers, ambassadors
21:00 — 21:45
Felicitation & Stand-Up Performance
BallroomSponsor and community recognitions, followed by entertainment
21:45 — 22:00
Closing Remarks & Formal Close
BallroomIBPG leadership
Agenda subject to final confirmation.
The Platform
Speakers
The Conclave convenes four conversation tracks across the afternoon and evening. Further names are being confirmed and will be published as they are announced.
Legacy Leaders
Senior Indian business pioneers whose enterprises have shaped the UAE over decades.
Investment & Fintech Keynote
Capital markets, bullion and financial technology voices on investing for tomorrow.
Governance Dialogue
Embassy and institutional representatives on enabling bilateral dialogue.
Leadership Through Sport
A conversation on discipline, performance and leadership beyond business.
DM
ConfirmedH.E. Dr. Deepak Mittal
Ambassador of India to the United Arab Emirates
SG
ConfirmedSunil Gavaskar / Harsha Bhogle
In conversation — session participants to be confirmed
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Speaker to be announced
Legacy business leader, UAE
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Speaker to be announced
Investment sector leader
Speaker line-up subject to final confirmation.
Associated partners
Institutional support
Partner marks are added as institutional participation is confirmed.
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Sponsorship
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Sponsorship packages for the Conclave are available across all tiers, including on-site activation and gala dinner recognition.
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