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Impact Directors conference

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

22 to 25 May 2026 · DoubleTree by Hilton M Square, Dubai

Dates22 to 25 May 2026
VenueDoubleTree by Hilton M Square, Dubai
FormatThree days and a check-out day: training symposium, simulation day, ceremonies and the city
FeesSee the fee table
The conference

Dubai 2026

Three days in Dubai with students, young professionals and managers from many countries: a training symposium on negotiation, diplomacy and leadership, a full simulation day of council sessions, negotiation rounds and a crisis phase, then the presentation of final agreements, the closing ceremony with awards and a day in the city.

Theme. From climate commitments to business resilience: water, infrastructure and clean technology.

Fees

Fees for this edition are being updated. Please contact us.

The fee that applies is the one shown at the time of your first payment. Fees rise as the conference approaches and as seats fill; they never go down. Companies, universities and institutions: for organisations.

DoubleTree by Hilton M Square
Venue and hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton M Square

A high-rise hotel 2 km from Dubai Creek and 10 km from both Dubai International Airport and the open beach on the Gulf. Rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, Wi-Fi and tea and coffee facilities.

Programme

Programme

Timings are indicative and may shift for operational reasons.

Day 1Arrival, opening and training
11:00 to 13:00Airport assistance (DXB)
13:00 to 15:00Hotel check-in and registration (official check-in 15:00)
18:00Opening ceremony
19:00 to 20:30Training symposium: negotiation, diplomacy and leadership
20:30 to 21:15Diplomatic dinner
21:30 onwardsIce-breaking night
Day 2Simulation day
08:00Reporting time and briefing
08:30 to 10:45Council session 1: positions and priorities
11:10 to 13:00Negotiation round 1: alliances and first proposals
13:00 to 14:00Lunch
14:00 to 16:00Crisis session: new information, revised strategy
16:30 to 19:00Negotiation round 2 and drafting of the final agreement
19:00 onwardsFree time
Day 3Outcomes, awards and the city
08:00Reporting time
08:30Flag ceremony
09:00Presentation and defence of the final agreements
09:45Cultural ceremony
11:30Closing ceremony and awards
13:00Lunch
13:30Departure for the desert safari
19:00Dinner at the desert camp
Day 4Check-out and departure
09:00 to 11:00Check-out
12:00 to 13:00Airport assistance (DXB)

Registration for Dubai is open

22 to 25 May 2026.

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