Turn market growth into investment opportunities
Meet the LPs and GPs leading the way in Middle Eastern private markets
600+
attendees
220+
LPs
230+
GPs
40+
countries represented
11,000+
meetings during the event
Agenda now live
Deep dive into geopolitical shifts, private wealth, fundraising, AI, healthcare, secondaries and much more...
The leading private capital event serving the Middle East region
The hub for private capital in the Middle East
Meet face-to-face with the regional and international investment community.
Why attend?
- Exclusive networking: join 600+ senior private capital executives focused on the Middle East.
- Global reach: engage with leaders from over 40 countries.
- Strategic insights: discover where the region's most influential investors are looking to do deals.
Highlights for 2026
Expanded global lens: Deeper insights into cross-border capital flows, GCC partnerships, geopolitical shifts, liquidity, and capital allocation.
Stronger thematic focus: Coverage of AI, data centres, chips and energy security, alongside credit secondaries, venture credit and private wealth.
Upgraded summit day: the Tech & VC Summit evolves into the Tech, AI & VC Summit, alongside Private Credit, Infrastructure, Fundraising and the Family Office Forum.
Targeted networking: new GP Breakfast Workshop, expanded LP-only and private wealth discussion groups, and curated LP/GP conversations.
Who will you meet?
Connect with 600+ senior private markets leaders including 220+ LPs and 230+ GPs.
LPs who attended in 2025 included 76 Columbus Family Office, Ali & Sons, IFC, Mubadala Investment Company, Public Investment Fund, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and many more...
GPs who attended in 2025 included Affirma Capital, Investcorp, DPI Venture Capital, Golden Gate Ventures, Ruya Partners, Gulf Capital, KKR, Permira and many more...
Network your way to success
Every year, 11,000+ meetings take place - making every moment count. Highlights include:
- Evening networking receptions at the end of each day
- LP/GP discussion groups
- GP Breakfast Workshop
- Emerging manager workshop
- SFO only and LP only lunches
- Family Office Forum and private wealth sessions
- Women in Private Markets leadership luncheon
- ConnectMe Meeting Lounge (bookable via the app)
- And more…
Plus - the cutting-edge networking app will connect you with key players before, during, and after the event.
Why 220+ LPs attend
Because of tailored, LP-led content and networking you only find at SuperReturn Middle East. The SuperReturn Series is curated by its LP Council.
Meet leading LPs in Dubai this October. LPs that attended in 2025 included:
- DFIs including IFC, European Investment Bank and MSMEDA
- Insurance companies including Old Mutual Alternative Investments, Lexasure Financial Group and FWD Life Insurance Company (Bermuda) Limited
- Single family offices including RIMCO Investments, Aujan Group and JMH International
- Sovereign wealth funds including GIC, Tasaru and Public Investment Fund
Who will you hear from?
Unlock revolutionary insights from top private capital leaders on the latest investment strategies and trends transforming the industry.
2025 LP speakers included AI Othaim Holding Company, AKG Investment, Islamic Development Bank, AFAQ Group, Dana Group and Almulla Capital.
2025 GP speakers included KKR, Permira, Investcorp, Coller Capital and GFH Financial Group.
2026 expert speakers include...
Specialised insights. Specialised networking.
Delve deeper and connect with GPs and LPs with the same interests as you.
Book to attend the specialist summits day and move between all four at your leisure. Plus, save $500 when you book it with the main conference.
The Private Credit Summit
Explore private credit at a crossroads, from LP appetite and downside protection to the rise of credit secondaries, venture credit and asset-backed lending. Dive into real case studies and gain practical insight into structuring, underwriting and deploying credit across the GCC and global markets.
The Infrastructure Summit
From powering AI with data centres, chips and energy, to mobility, logistics and real estate, uncover how infrastructure is being redefined. Examine energy security, capital structures and how investors are executing projects on the ground in a shifting global environment.
The Fundraising Summit
Navigate fundraising in a whole new world, shaped by geopolitical shifts, evolving LP expectations and the growing influence of private wealth. Explore co-investments, mid-market momentum, emerging manager dynamics and the realities of building credible liquidity pathways.
The Tech and VC Summit
From data and tech sovereignty to the real impact of AI, explore how technology is reshaping investment strategies. Dive into the evolution of venture capital, shifting risk dynamics and the rise of deep tech, from chips to robotics and quantum computing.
SuperReturn Middle East 2025 highlights
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