British Founders Network
An Exclusive Ecosystem for British Founders Shaping the UAE
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The Network
The British Founders Network is a private networking event for British founders, executives and investors in Dubai. Designed to spark meaningful conversations and trusted connections, it’s a space where ambition, opportunity, and British business values meet.
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Event Partners
Backed by global brands who believe in British business.
Join us on 22 January 2026, for a morning designed to bring together ambitious British founders, operators, and investors building across the UAE.
Highlights from Our First Edition
A Room That Delivered
Our inaugural British Founders Network (BFN) event brought together an exceptional group of founders, investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders across the UK and UAE.
- A highly curated, high-calibre guest list
- Meaningful investor–founder conversations that led to real opportunities
- Strategic partnerships formed organically in the room
- Overwhelmingly positive feedback from attendees and partners
BFN set the standard — and we’re building on that momentum for the next.
What Makes This Different?
Invite-Only Format
Each attendee is carefully selected to ensure a high-quality room of British founders, operators, and investors with shared intent and relevance.
Breakfast & Morning Refreshments
Guests will enjoy tea, coffee, and water throughout the morning, along with a curated breakfast experience
Purposeful Networking & Conversation
No rigid agenda, no long presentations. Expect a balanced morning of meaningful conversation, open networking, and a focused panel discussion designed for real takeaways.
Built for British Founders
This is more than a breakfast gathering — it’s a space designed for UK-linked entrepreneurs building meaningful, scalable businesses across the region.
Dress Code
We recommend business or smart business attire to match the tone of the morning.
A Legacy of Influence, A Future of Innovation
Where British Heritage and Global Ambition Come Together
From royal visits to global trade, British influence has long shaped Dubai’s story. BFN continues that legacy by uniting founders, investors, and partners in a setting that honors ambition- past and present.
Each edition serves as a bridge between heritage and the bold future being built by British entrepreneurs across the UAE.
