Question 1

When and where is Codeiac AI Buildcon 2026?

Accepted Answer

March 12–14, 2026 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. Doors open 8:30 AM Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4) on all three days.

Question 2

Who should attend?

Accepted Answer

AI engineers, founders, ML researchers, product leaders and investors building in the AI-native era. Roughly 60% builders, 25% founders, 15% investors and operators.

Question 3

What's included with my pass?

Accepted Answer

All three days of keynotes, workshops, demo nights, the welcome reception and the closing party. Founder passes also include the closed-door founder dinner and investor speed-meets.

Question 4

Do you offer student or scholarship tickets?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we set aside 200 fully-funded scholarships for students, researchers and underrepresented builders in the MENA region. Apply at scholarships@codeiac.ai by Jan 31, 2026.

Question 5

Can I get a visa invitation letter?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Once you've completed registration you'll find a 'Request visa letter' button inside your delegate dashboard. Letters are issued within 48 hours.

Question 6

Is there a refund policy?

Accepted Answer

Full refunds available until Feb 1, 2026. After that, passes are transferable to another attendee at no charge until 72 hours before the event.

Question 7

Will sessions be recorded?

Accepted Answer

Mainstage keynotes and selected panels will be live-streamed and recorded. Workshops and founder track sessions are off-the-record.

Question 8

What's the dress code?

Accepted Answer

Smart casual. The closing party at Atlantis Royal is cocktail attire.

Question 9

Are meals provided?

Accepted Answer

All three days include breakfast, lunch and curated coffee breaks. Dietary requirements (halal, vegan, gluten-free, kosher) can be set in your delegate profile.

Question 10

Where should I stay?

Accepted Answer

We've negotiated rates at Jumeirah Al Naseem, Mina A'Salam and Jumeirah Beach Hotel — all walking distance to the venue. Booking codes are inside your delegate dashboard.

Everything you might wonder about.