Take Your Stage!
A competition for content creators, industry leaders, founders, and innovators in e-commerce, AI and retail from MENA and Türkiye. Apply the competition, collect the vote and win stage time at WORLDEF DUBAI 2026.
For industry leaders, content creators, founders, and innovators in e-commerce, AI and retail from MENA and Türkiye.
Do you have valuable insights, an inspiring story, or an innovative idea to share? We value genuine expertise over sales pitches. Submit your speaking proposal in just 2 minutes for a chance to take the stage at WORLDEF DUBAI 2026.
Note: All submissions must mention hashtag “WORLDEF 2026”. Without it, entries won’t be considered.
Have a case study worth sharing? Submit your proposal by November 21, your case study stories could be exactly what the industry is looking for. Need ideas? Explore the “What to Share” section on the page.
After submitting your proposal, you’ll get an email to add more information. The more compelling your profile, the easier it is for voters to see why your idea matters.
Now it’s your community’s turn to have a say! Voting runs from November 24 to December 12.
Top 30 entries will enter WORLDEF’s evaluation phase, the next step toward the stage!
Winners (18 Speech) will be officially announced and notified. We can’t wait to meet those shaping the WORLDEF DUBAI 2026 Case Study Stage program.
The competition is open to industry leaders, content creators, founders, and innovators in e-commerce, AI, and retail from MENA and Türkiye.
You can submit Case Studies, industry insights, AI & e-commerce innovations, entrepreneurship lessons, strategic topics (logistics, fintech, marketing tech), or practical innovation examples. Check the “What to Share” section for guidance.
Submitting your proposal takes only 2–3 minutes. You need to provide a brief description of your case study.
The submission period runs from October 14 to November 21, 2025.
Yes! After submitting your proposal, you’ll receive an email to add more details to your profile. A compelling profile helps voters understand why your idea matters.
Profile update period: October 20 – November 21
Public voting runs from November 24 to December 12, 2025.
The top 20 entries from public voting enter WORLDEF’s evaluation phase from December 13–20, 2025, the WORLDEF reviews them to select the final speakers.
Winners will be officially announced on January 2, 2026, and will be contacted directly with further instructions and speech schedules.
If selected, you’ll present your Case Study at the Case Study Stage during WORLDEF Dubai 2026, taking place 10–12 February 2026 at Dubai CommerCity.
Participation in the competition is free.
Each participant can submit one case study proposal.
Travel and accommodation expenses are the responsibility of the selected speakers. WORLDEF provides the stage and the platform for your presentation, but participants are kindly expected to cover their own travel and accommodation arrangements.
Start creating — make your voice heard and step onto the WORLDEF DUBAI 2026 stage.