DGEMS'26 Agenda
1:00 PM
🎤
Welcome Address
Opening remarks by Forbes India and introduction to DGEMS 2026.
1:15 PM
The Borderless Enterprise: The New Era of Global Expansion
D Globalist’s perspective on why cross-border expansion is becoming the new normal and how founder communities can accelerate global growth.
1:30 PM
The Unicorn Panel I:
Scaling Beyond Borders
Unicorn founders share how cross border acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic expansion have enabled them to build global businesses.
2:00 PM
Global Venture Capital Panel: From Regional Success to Global Relevance
What global venture capital investors look for in founders building internationally scalable companies.
2:40 PM
Fireside Chat with  Fortune 500 Leaders: Building Global Enterprises
Senior executives from Fortune 500 companies share how multinational corporations evaluate new markets, build international operations & create sustainable global growth.
3:20 PM
Global Trade Panel I
Government leaders discuss trade policies, market opportunities, incentives, and initiatives that support international business expansion.
4:00 PM
☕️ Hi-tea
Hi-Tea & Corridor Conversations
Founder networking, introductions, and conversations with investors, government representatives, and global ecosystem partners.
4:45 PM
Global Expansion Corridor: The Middle East
Government leaders, investors, and business executives from Middle East discuss the opportunities, incentives, and strategic advantages that position the Middle East as a gateway to global markets.
5:20 PM
Global Trade Panel II
International government representatives and trade bodies discuss emerging business corridors, market-entry pathways, and cross-border opportunities.
6:00 PM
Global Investment & Capital Panel:
Building Enduring Value
Family offices, private equity firms, and institutional investors discuss long-term capital for globally ambitious companies.
6:40 PM
Closing Remarks
Closing reflections by Forbes India and D Globalist on the future of borderless entrepreneurship.
7:00 PM
onwards
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Networking Reception & Cocktail
An evening of networking among founders, global investors, government delegations, and global ecosystem partners.

*This is a tentative agenda intended to provide an indicative overview of the session themes. The final agenda will beshared closer to the Summit.