Delegates gathered at the AAIX business forum
Programs & Forums

Programs & Forums

Five days of business forums, matchmaking, pavilions and cultural programming in Washington, D.C. — October 15–17, 2027.

AAIX 2027 is built around structured programming, not open-floor browsing. Every track is designed to produce introductions, agreements and market intelligence for the companies, governments and institutions that take part.

Business Forum

International Business & Investment Forum

Ministers, chief executives and trade envoys convene for panels and closed-door sessions on the next decade of Arab-American commerce, capital flows and market entry.

Policy & Trade

Government leaders and trade representatives on regulation, tariffs and bilateral agreements.

Investment Summit

Sovereign funds, family offices and private capital meeting scalable opportunity across the region.

Market Entry

Practical sessions on distribution, compliance and partnership structures for companies entering new markets.

Investment forum session at AAIX
B2B Matchmaking

Business Matchmaking

B2B Matchmaking

Our concierge programme matches exhibitors with pre-qualified buyers, investors and government procurement teams — scheduled, hosted and followed up.

  1. 01

    Profile & Mandate

    Share your objectives, target markets and deal size.

  2. 02

    Curated Matches

    Our team screens counterparts and proposes a shortlist.

  3. 03

    Scheduled Meetings

    Confirmed 30-minute sessions in the private meeting suites.

  4. 04

    Post-Expo Follow-up

    Introductions, documentation support and market advisory.

Country Pavilions

Country Pavilions

National pavilions present trade offerings, investment portfolios and cultural identity — hosted by ministries, chambers and export authorities.

Explore country pavilions

Tourism

Tourism Pavilion

National tourism boards and travel trade buyers presenting the Arab world's fastest-growing destinations.

Visit the Tourism Pavilion

Innovation

Startup & Innovation Zone

Founders, accelerators and corporate venture arms on a dedicated pitch stage, with investor meetings and demo tables.

Explore the Innovation Zone

Culture

Cultural Programs

Evening receptions, heritage exhibits and performances that place Arab culture and hospitality alongside the business programme.

Heritage Exhibits

Curated displays of Arab art, craft and design presented by national pavilions.

Culinary Programming

Tastings and chef sessions showcasing Arab cuisine for visiting delegations.

Evening Receptions

Hosted gatherings that extend networking beyond the exhibition floor.

Conference Programme

Conference Tracks

A programme designed for substance — policy, capital, market entry and innovation, with no filler.

Global Business Forum

Ministers, CEOs and trade envoys on the next decade of Arab-American commerce.

Investment Summit

Sovereign funds, family offices and private capital meeting scalable opportunity.

Tourism & Destinations

National tourism boards presenting the Arab world's fastest-growing destinations.

Innovation & Startups

Founders, accelerators and corporate venture arms on a dedicated pitch stage.

Visitor Profile

Who walks the floor.

An audience assembled with intent — verified, senior and mandated to transact.

32%Importers, distributors & buyers
24%Investors & financial institutions
18%Government & trade authorities
14%Tourism & hospitality operators
12%Founders, media & academia

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Tell us which track fits your organization and we will send session formats and available slots.

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