S.O.F.T CONFERENCE DUBAI 2026

Sustainability | Opportunity | Future Technologies

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May 25–26,2026
• Dubai, UAE

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Event Overview

Theme: "Pioneering Innovation, Collaboration & Leadership for a Sustainable Future”

The S.O.F.T. Conference is a premier global gathering convened by GAF Foundation and Eki Co‑Net, uniting NGOs, CSOs, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and government leaders. With collaboration from institutions like the United Nations, NiDCOM, Ministry of Environment Nigeria and global figures across 50 countries, the summit is designed to catalyze public-private partnerships and scalable investments in sustainable development

Aims

A. Accelerate Global Sustainability: Support climate-resilient technologies, green economy growth, and circular models.

B. Create Inclusive Opportunity: Bridge NGOs raising awareness with innovators and entrepreneurs scaling impact.

C Shape Future Narratives: Elevate investments in AI, fintech, cybersecurity, energy innovation, and infrastructure.

D. Elevate Cross-Sector Collaboration: Unite NGOs/CSOs, innovators, businesses, and governments in shared purpose.

Vision &
Rationale

To transform global dialogue into impactful action: Pioneering Innovation, Collaboration & Leadership for a Sustainable Future.

To be a catalytic platform that amplifies solutions for global challenges aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while reflecting the G20’s priorities on environmental sustainability, digital transformation, economic recovery, and health resilience .

Key Objectives

A. Strategic Dialogue: Host policy sessions reflecting G20 agendas on SDGs, climate, digital transformation, and inclusive growth.

B. Deal Rooms: Facilitate matchmaking among NGOs, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and government agencies to launch resilient funding pipelines.

C. Solution Showcase: Feature tech-driven innovations in AI, clean energy, health, circular economy, and smart infrastructure.

D. NGO & CSO Integration: Elevate problem awareness with measurable metrics to channel into effective innovation and commercialization.

E. Government Engagement Develop frameworks for regulation, public-private partnerships, and investment incentives.

Expected outcomes

A. Launch of 10+ high‑impact partnerships (NGO‑Tech‑Govt‑Investor).

B. Pledges and investment commitments aligned with SDG and G20 targets.

C. Publication of S.O.F.T. Action Report: including innovative solutions, policy briefs, investment roadmaps, and global collaboration scenarios.

D. Formation of a global S.O.F.T. network, with regional hubs for continued dialogue and follow-up.

Program Highlights

Opening Keynotes

Visionary addresses from Nobel-level leaders.

Thematic Panels

Covering climate tech, green finance, AI ethics, circular economy, and digital inclusion.

Deal Rooms

Structured engagement zones pairing innovators, social enterprises, government, and investors.

Exhibition Zones

Live showcasing of selected technology initiatives fintech, energy, cyber, agriculture, health tech.

Policy Roundtables

Collaborative dialogues to shape regulatory frameworks enabling sustainable solutions.

Networking Dinners, Award Presentation & Cultural Exchange

Including a luxury dhow cruise fostering global bonds and relationships beyond the stage.

Target Audience

A. NGOs & CSOs: Driving advocacy and awareness across climate, health, social justice, technology etc.

B.Innovators & Researchers: Creating next-gen solutions in AI, finance, energy, agriculture, etc.

C. Entrepreneurs & Investors: Scaling innovations into viable businesses and economic engines.

D. Government Officials: Shaping policy, regulation, and enabling ecosystem conditions.

Alignment with G20 Agenda & Global SDGs

S.O.F.T. aligns with G20 commitments on climate resilience, digital transformation, post-pandemic recovery, and capacity building for youth and emerging economies .

It underscores the universal call for a green, equitable, and tech-driven future and Dubai provides an ideal global stage for this charge.

Post-Summit Framework

A. Impact Tracker: Ongoing monitoring of partnerships, investments, and solution deployment.

B. Regional Hubs: Virtual and physical centers for continued S.O.F.T. activities in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas.

C. Annual Report: Published insights on progress, challenges, and emerging opportunities.

We invite you to join this journey to collaborate, invest, and co-create a future worthy of our shared aspirations.

The S.O.F.T Conference is designed to unite vision with action. By harnessing sustainability, opportunity, future thinking, and technology, S.O.F.T. seeks to unlock a new era of global partnerships that reshape economies and societies.