About us
### Where Dubai’s AI Innovators, Operators, and Talent Meet to Build the Future
Are you building in AI? Launching a tech startup? Exploring how AI can transform your business?
Or looking to join the next big thing in AI?
Join AI Builders & Business Connect, a founder-first, operator-focused meetup for Dubai’s tech and AI community. This isn’t your typical networking mixer—it’s a room full of people building, people hiring, and people looking to grow.
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## 🗓️ Event Details
When: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM (Sharp)
Where: Coffee & Sundries, First Floor,Above Carrefour, DIFC, Dubai
Entry: AED 70 (includes coffee, tea, juice, and light bites) to be paid in Cash
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## 🚀 What to Expect
This is for doers, decision-makers, and tech talent ready to build:
### 🔹 AI 60-Second Spotlight
Founders, job seekers, and partners get 60 seconds to introduce themselves—no slides, no fluff.
### 🔹 Speed Collaboration Rounds
Quick, curated connections between builders, investors, operators, and AI talent.
### 🔹 Real Conversations, Real Opportunities
Whether you’re hiring, raising, building, or job hunting—this is where partnerships start.
### 🔹 Dubai & UAE Playbook
Hear practical tips from locals on how to launch, hire, and scale tech ventures in the region.
***
## 💡 Who Should Attend?
- AI Founders & Startup Builders
- Tech Entrepreneurs & SaaS Leaders
- Investors scouting AI deals
- Engineers, Developers & Product Leaders working in AI
- Job Seekers & Operators looking to join AI and tech startups
- Enterprise Innovators exploring AI use cases
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## ⚠️ Important
- Minimum 20 confirmed attendees required
- RSVP Deadline: 12 PM on event day (auto-cancel if under capacity)
- Your RSVP is a commitment—let us know 24 hours in advance if plans change
- Doors close at 7:30 PM sharp—no late entries
***
## 🌍 Hosted by Pradeep Valat
Startup advisor, investor, and AI business strategist helping founders unlock growth.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ivallat
WhatsApp: +971 529503315
***
## 🔥 Why This Event?
Dubai’s AI and tech scene is booming—but it’s still about who you know and who you build with.
This is where startups meet talent, investors meet ideas, and builders find partners.
Spots are limited. If you’re serious about AI, this is your room.
Upcoming events
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AI Builders & Business Connect | Dubai Meetup
Coffee & Sundries, Level 1, South Market Food Hall, Block D, Gate Avenue, DIFC, Dubai, Dubai, AE# AI Builders & Business Connect
## Where Dubai's AI Innovators, Operators, and Talent Meet to Build the Future
Entry fee: AED 50, payable at the door (includes one coffee, tea, or soft drink). Spots are limited,
Are you building in AI? Launching a tech startup? Exploring how AI can transform your business or career? Or looking to join the next big thing in AI?
Join AI Builders & Business Connect, a founder-first, operator-focused workshop and networking session for Dubai's tech and AI community. This isn't your typical networking mixer. It's a hands-on session in a room full of people building, people hiring, and people looking to grow.***
### 🗓️ Event Details
When: Every Saturday, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (sharp) Where: Coffee & Sundries, First Floor (above Carrefour), DIFC, Dubai Entry: AED 50 per person, which includes one coffee, tea, or soft drink of your choice
***
### 🚀 What to Expect
This is for doers, decision-makers, and tech talent ready to build:
🔹 AI 60-Second Spotlight Founders, job seekers, and partners get 60 seconds to introduce themselves. No slides, no fluff.
🔹 Hands-On AI Workshop Learn how to run market research with different AI tools, then prototype a real idea together in the room.
🔹 Speed Collaboration Rounds Quick, curated connections between builders, investors, operators, and AI talent.
🔹 Real Conversations, Real Opportunities Whether you're hiring, raising, building, or job hunting, this is where partnerships start.
🔹 Dubai & UAE Playbook Practical tips from locals on how to launch, hire, and scale tech ventures in the region.***
### 📋 Agenda
- 5:00 – 5:30 PM — Introductions & 60-Second Spotlights
Quick-fire intros: who you are, what you're building, what you need. - 5:30 – 6:15 PM — Featured Talk: "Paseo: Mix-and-Match Models and Harnesses from a Single UI"
Juan Raphael Diaz Simões walks us through Paseo, a tool for swapping models and agent harnesses without leaving one interface. Live demo + Q&A.
🔗 Connect with Juan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-raphael-diaz-simões-aa690717a - 6:15 PM onward — Networking
***
### 💡 Who Should Attend?
- AI Founders & Startup Builders
- Tech Entrepreneurs & SaaS Leaders
- Investors scouting AI deals
- Engineers, Developers & Product Leaders working in AI
- Job Seekers & Operators looking to join AI and tech startups
- Enterprise Innovators exploring AI use cases
***
### ⚠️ Important
- Entry fee: AED 50, payable at the door (includes one coffee, tea, or soft drink). Spots are limited, so please RSVP to secure your place.
- Your RSVP is a commitment. If your plans change, let us know at least 24 hours in advance.
- Doors close at 5:00 PM sharp. No late entries, so please arrive a few minutes early.
***
### 🌍 Hosted by Pradeep Valat
Startup advisor, investor, and AI business strategist helping founders unlock growth.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ivallat WhatsApp: +971 52 950 3315***
### 🔥 Why This Event?
Dubai's AI and tech scene is booming, but it's still about who you know and who you build with. This is where startups meet talent, investors meet ideas, and builders find partners.
Spots are limited. If you're serious about AI, this is your room.***
By participating in AI Builders & Business Connect events, you consent to the use of photos and videos captured during the event for promotional purposes.
15 attendees- 5:00 – 5:30 PM — Introductions & 60-Second Spotlights
AI Builders & Business Connect | Dubai Meetup
Coffee & Sundries, Level 1, South Market Food Hall, Block D, Gate Avenue, DIFC, Dubai, Dubai, AE# AI Builders & Business Connect
## Where Dubai's AI Innovators, Operators, and Talent Meet to Build the Future
Entry fee: AED 50, payable at the door (includes one coffee, tea, or soft drink). Spots are limited,
Are you building in AI? Launching a tech startup? Exploring how AI can transform your business or career? Or looking to join the next big thing in AI?
Join AI Builders & Business Connect, a founder-first, operator-focused workshop and networking session for Dubai's tech and AI community. This isn't your typical networking mixer. It's a hands-on session in a room full of people building, people hiring, and people looking to grow.***
### 🗓️ Event Details
When: Every Saturday, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (sharp) Where: Coffee & Sundries, First Floor (above Carrefour), DIFC, Dubai Entry: AED 50 per person, which includes one coffee, tea, or soft drink of your choice
***
### 🚀 What to Expect
This is for doers, decision-makers, and tech talent ready to build:
🔹 AI 60-Second Spotlight Founders, job seekers, and partners get 60 seconds to introduce themselves. No slides, no fluff.
🔹 Hands-On AI Workshop Learn how to run market research with different AI tools, then prototype a real idea together in the room.
🔹 Speed Collaboration Rounds Quick, curated connections between builders, investors, operators, and AI talent.
🔹 Real Conversations, Real Opportunities Whether you're hiring, raising, building, or job hunting, this is where partnerships start.
🔹 Dubai & UAE Playbook Practical tips from locals on how to launch, hire, and scale tech ventures in the region.***
### 📋 Agenda
- 5:00–5:30 PM — Welcome, check-in & 60-second spotlights
5:30–6:30 PM — From Zero to Your First AI Employee: personalize Claude with your own context and build a plugin that runs your workflow on repeat
6:30 PM onward — Networking
***
### 💡 Who Should Attend?
- AI Founders & Startup Builders
- Tech Entrepreneurs & SaaS Leaders
- Investors scouting AI deals
- Engineers, Developers & Product Leaders working in AI
- Job Seekers & Operators looking to join AI and tech startups
- Enterprise Innovators exploring AI use cases
***
### ⚠️ Important
- Entry fee: AED 50, payable at the door (includes one coffee, tea, or soft drink). Spots are limited, so please RSVP to secure your place.
- Your RSVP is a commitment. If your plans change, let us know at least 24 hours in advance.
- Doors close at 5:00 PM sharp. No late entries, so please arrive a few minutes early.
***
### 🌍 Hosted by Pradeep Valat
Startup advisor, investor, and AI business strategist helping founders unlock growth.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ivallat WhatsApp: +971 52 950 3315***
### 🔥 Why This Event?
Dubai's AI and tech scene is booming, but it's still about who you know and who you build with. This is where startups meet talent, investors meet ideas, and builders find partners.
Spots are limited. If you're serious about AI, this is your room.***
By participating in AI Builders & Business Connect events, you consent to the use of photos and videos captured during the event for promotional purposes.
3 attendees- 5:00–5:30 PM — Welcome, check-in & 60-second spotlights
Past events
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