HBS OPM 68
Dubai 2026
Connect · Grow · Thrive
18 to 23 November 2026
Dubai · United Arab Emirates
In association withAccess Alt Asia
An Invitation
The Harvard case method, business leaders from across the region and evenings made for conversation, all in Dubai from 18 to 23 November 2026.
Come for the ideas. Stay for the people.
The Programme · 18 to 23 November 2026
From the first welcome lunch to the farewell brunch, here is how the Bi-Annual Meet unfolds.
Chapter 01 · Arrivals
Arrive in Dubai, settle in, and gather for a welcome lunch before the pre-event dinner in Emirates Hills.
Self-transport to the pre-event dinner.
Chapter 02 · Opening
The programme opens with keynote speakers and round tables across ten sectors, then a networking evening in the ballroom.
Dress code for the evening: Smart Casual.
Chapter 03 · Conference I
The first HBS case session with Prof. V. G. Narayanan and founder stories, followed by a Bollywood gala on Palm Jumeirah.
Spouse & partner programme: full day across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Chapter 04 · Conference II
A second session in the HBS classroom and a marquee keynote, closing with dinner at Signor Sassi.
Spouse & partner programme: full day across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Chapter 05 · Dubai Day
Time to explore the city at your own pace, with an evening at La Perle.
Chapter 06 · The Finale
A send-off to celebrate the memories, the laughter and the company.
Headline closer to be announced. Checkout after the brunch.
Timings, venues and further speakers to be confirmed.
The HBS Classroom & On the Stage
The HBS Classroom
Leads both HBS case sessions, bringing the Harvard case method to Dubai.
On the Stage
Founders, global business leaders and a headline closer, to be announced. More than fifteen speakers across keynotes, founder stories and the ten industry round tables.
Spouses & Partners
A dedicated full-day experience on each conference day, across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Curated, hosted and unhurried.
Conference I · full day across Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Conference II · full day across Dubai and Abu Dhabi
The Brochure
The invitation, the full six-day programme, the HBS classroom, the spouse and partner programme, and every contact you need. Download it, save it, or share it with your travel companions.
Curated By
Reserve Your Place
Reserve your place on WhatsApp, or write to the team with any questions. Send your arrival and departure details to the hotel and travel desk.