Abrar Ahmad, Partner at Travel Capitalist Ventures (TCV), confirms his attendance as an investor at the highly anticipated STEP Conference Dubai 2026 (February 11-12, 2026, at Dubai Internet City). Abrar Ahmad is coming to the Middle East’s largest tech festival specifically to engage with and support the future of travel tech.
Mr. Ahmad will be actively participating in his capacity as an investor, focusing on the future of travel tech and entrepreneurship across the MENA region and beyond. Having been actively investing in the region since 2014, Mr. Ahmad brings a depth of experience and is looking forward to connecting with founders and exploring new opportunities. (For a view of the companies TCV has backed, please visit our Our Companies page.)
The travel sector in the MENA region is experiencing exponential growth, driven by key government initiatives and digital transformation. This makes the STEP Conference a critical meeting point for capital and innovation. Mr. Ahmad is scheduled to:
- Provide Strategic Advice: Offer one-on-one mentorship and actionable business advice to high-growth travel startups looking to scale.
- Identify Investments: Focus on sourcing prospective investment opportunities, particularly in pre-seed to Series A travel technology companies.
- Forge Partnerships: Connect with fellow investors and industry partners to collaborate on future ventures.
“The STEP Conference Dubai 2026 is the essential platform where global capital meets regional ambition. I am excited to connect with the best and brightest minds shaping the future of travel and to find the next game-changing startup to back,” says Abrar Ahmad. “The energy here is contagious, and I encourage all attendees to prioritize meeting with our team.”
Travel startups seeking funding are invited to submit their information ahead of the conference via the Travel Capitalist Ventures Funding Page.
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Conference Details: STEP Conference Dubai 2026 February 11-12, 2026 Dubai Internet City, Dubai, UAE
