Leadership
Augmented Education / Workplace Policy & Leadership Summit
High-level discussion around education, work, technology adoption and policy transformation.
Future of Work & Learning
FLEX Global 2026 by GITEX
A global platform where education, workforce transformation and emerging technologies converge—bringing together policymakers, corporates, investors and educators to tackle the skills gap, harness AI and future-proof economies, organisations and careers.
About the event
Where workforce transformation meets emerging technology
FLEX Global is presented by GITEX as a platform focused on the future of learning, education and work. The event brings together public-sector decision makers, employers, education leaders, technology providers, investors and workforce specialists exploring how AI, digital transformation and new learning models are reshaping skills and careers.
The programme is positioned around large-scale reskilling, AI-enabled education, workplace transformation, future skills, policy and investment. It is designed for organisations looking beyond conventional HR discussions toward the systems and infrastructure needed for a changing global labour market.
15K+2025 attendees listed by event directory
250+2025 exhibitors listed by event directory
2 DaysFuture of work & learning programme
1,000+Meetings highlighted for C-Suite ConneXions
Programme features
Designed around the future of learning and work
The official FLEX Global website currently highlights these major event formats rather than a detailed timed agenda.
Policy
Global AI Policy Briefing on Education & Workplace
A forum focused on how AI policy intersects with education systems, institutions and the workforce.
Innovation
Workplace and Classroom Innovation Sandbox
A showcase environment for emerging learning technology and workplace solutions.
Networking
C-Suite ConneXions & Investor Matchmaking
The official site highlights a programme built around 1,000+ meetings between senior leaders, investors and innovators.
Recognition
World Future Readiness Award
Recognition for initiatives and organisations helping shape future-ready education and workforce systems.
Skills
GITEX Future Skills Tech Academy
Certification-oriented programming and large-scale workshops for practical future-skills development.
Who attends
A cross-sector future-of-work community
FLEX Global is positioned for decision makers shaping policy, education, organisational transformation, workforce strategy and investment.
Government & Policy
Public-sector leaders
Education, labour, AI and youth ministries plus economic-development stakeholders.
Education
Institutions & learning leaders
University leaders, schools, procurement teams and education decision makers.
Corporate
Enterprise transformation
CEOs, CHROs, CLOs, CIOs, L&D leaders and transformation teams.
Investors
Capital & innovation
Venture capital, private equity and impact investors exploring future-work ecosystems.
NGOs & Multilaterals
Global development
International organisations and development bodies working on education, skills and economic inclusion.
Exhibitors & partners
Across the full future-of-work ecosystem
The official FLEX Global site currently publishes exhibitor and partner categories rather than a confirmed named 2026 sponsor/partner roster.
AI, Cloud & Infrastructure Providers
AI-Powered Learning & Immersive Solutions
Collaboration & Virtual Communication Tools
Consulting & Advisory Firms
Development Agencies & Foundations
Governments & Public Authorities
Learning, Assessment & Accreditation Platforms
Universities & Research Institutes
Named 2026 sponsors and partner logos are not currently published on the official FLEX Global page reviewed for this listing. This page therefore does not label historical or unverified brands as 2026 sponsors.
Organiser
Presented by GITEX
The official FLEX Global brochure identifies KAOUN International as the organiser, while the event is presented under the GITEX brand.
Organised by
KAOUN International
FLEX Global is presented by GITEX and organised through the GITEX / KAOUN International events ecosystem. The official event pages reviewed do not currently publish a confirmed 2026 organiser-team roster, so individual team profiles have not been added.
Official FLEX Global website →Location
Dubai World Trade Centre
Central Dubai business-events district
The event directory supplied for this listing identifies Dubai World Trade Centre as the host venue. DWTC sits on Sheikh Zayed Road with direct metro, road and city-centre access.
Plan your journey →
10–11 November 2026 · Dubai
Future-proof your organisation, workforce and career
Join FLEX Global 2026 by GITEX for two days focused on workforce transformation, learning innovation, AI and future skills.
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