IMI Connect in Dubai • April 21-23, 2026
Join Investment Migration's Best and Brightest Leaders in Dubai in 2026
This time to the highly requested de facto capital of investment migration, the 9th edition of IMI Connect will be another intimate, productive, fun gathering of the world’s top investment migration professionals.
Over three unforgettable days in the Middle East, 140+ industry leaders will reconnect over cocktails and open, honest debate. Still no booths, pitches, or paid speakers.
What sets IMI Connect apart from other industry events is the candid conversations, private insights, and enduring relationships and memories our guests build. Are you in?
IMI Pros and Official Partners have priority access.
Limited spots are available and prices will increase soon, so purchase your tickets promptly.
Featuring investment migration professionals from the following firms:
The 3-Day Agenda
Day 1
Welcome Cocktail
Kick off IMI Connect in true Middle Eastern style with our signature Welcome Cocktail, an evening designed to set the tone for three unforgettable days of connection, insight, and opportunity. Step onto a stunning rooftop terrace, with an atmosphere buzzing with innovation and anticipation as you mingle with industry leaders and reconnect with fresh faces.
The Welcome Cocktail is where candid conversations begin, new alliances are formed, and the global investment migration community comes alive in one of the world’s most dynamic business capitals.
Come as colleagues, leave as friends.
Discussions
Day 2 is the heart of IMI Connect. Expect a dynamic agenda of private, honest, off-the-record discussions and debates focused on the trends, headwinds, and opportunities shaping your work in investment migration. There are zero pay-to-speak slots or sales pitches. Just open dialogue with the field’s top minds.
Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a rising star, you’ll leave with actionable strategies for your business and answers to the questions that keep you up at night.
“IMI Connect is a rare forum for open discussion and true collaboration, where every voice matters.” — IMI Connect Athens 2025 attendee
Dinner and Trivia
As evening falls, the day’s conversations give way to culinary delights and friendly competition. Enjoy panoramic vistas of Dubai’s iconic skyline and an exceptional dinner in a stunning yet more relaxed setting.
But save your wits for our legendary IMI Connect Trivia contest, a tradition where reputations are made and rivalries renewed. The only thing fiercer than the competition is the camaraderie.
Many guests say it’s the highlight of their year, proof that business and pleasure go hand in hand at IMI Connect.
Day 3
Brunch and Guest Speaker
On our final morning, we gather again for a leisurely brunch featuring a guest speaker who will both challenge and inspire you. This is the perfect moment to cement new business relationships and reflect on the ideas from the days prior.
Excursion
As the official program closes, you’ll embark on an afternoon excursion, curated to showcase the innovation and ambition of Dubai in the company of your industry peers.
“IMI Connect creates an atmosphere where lifelong memories are made and new friendships forged. Every detail is intentional, every experience unforgettable.” — IMI Connect Athens 2025 attendee
Unique and Unforgettable Venues
A hallmark of IMI Connect events is our selection of inspiring, historic, and beautiful venues.
Why Attend IMI Connect?
This is Where Your Peers Connect
95% of IMI Connect guests report creating business relationships that will impact their bottom line for years. IMI Connect is where deals begin, ideas flourish, and lifelong relationships are made.
Candid, Sales-Free Conversation
Tired of conferences full of sleazy pitches and paid speaking gigs? So are we. Guests describe IMI Connect as “refreshingly pitch-free,” with open, honest, and existential debate.
Iconic Venues in a Unique Location
Dubai is undoubtedly the capital of investment migration. From rooftop cocktails to the customary trivia night, IMI Connect will feature the industry’s rising stars and veterans alike in world-class venues.
A Unique, Memorable Atmosphere
There’s a reason 94% of guests recommend IMI Connect to their colleagues and return year after year. You’ll feel like part of a close-knit community, where the camaraderie meets business opportunities.
The Full IMI Connect Guest List
So, who will you meet in Dubai? What kind of business deals can you make? You’ve heard that the investment migration industry gathers at IMI Connect: Now, you get to live it.
IMI Pro
🇵🇹 🇮🇹
Madalena Monteiro
Liberty Legal
🌐
Jeremy Savory
Savory & Partners
IMI Pro
🌐
Nicolas Salerno
Golden Visa Consultancy
IMI Official Partner
🌐
Armand Arton
Arton Capital
IMI Official Partner
🇹🇷 🌐
Hakan Cortelek
Beyond Global Partners
IMI Pro
🇭🇺 🌐
Laszlo Kiss
Discus Holdings
IMI Official Partner
🇮🇹
Christopher Downing
Vignale Capital
IMI Official Partner
🌐
Murat Coskun
Get Golden Visa
IMI Pro
🇺🇸
Mona Shah
Mona Shah & Associates
IMI Official Partner
🇹🇷 🌐
Serhan Aysever
Beyond Global Partners
🇵🇹
Vanessa Rodrigues Lima
Prime Legal
IMI Official Partner
🇵🇹 🇵🇦
Jordi Vilanova
Mercan Group
IMI Official Partner
🇦🇪 🇸🇬 🌐
Irina Kush
Globevisa
IMI Official Partner
🌐
George Eid
Arton Capital
IMI Pro
🇫🇷 🇦🇪 🌐
Charlie Maggi
The Open World
IMI Official Partner
🇵🇹
Pedro Oliveira
Optimize Investment Partners
IMI Official Partner
🇬🇷
Tom Constanti
OIKOS Property Developments
IMI Official Partner
🇬🇷
Elena Shiapani
MIBS Group
IMI Pro
🇬🇮
Paul Correa
Fiduciary Wealth Management
IMI Official Partner
🌐
Werner Gruner
Get Golden Visa
IMI Official Partner
🇨🇦 🌐
Afshin Sarhangpour
Beyond Global Partners
🇵🇹
Sara Sousa Rebolo
Prime Legal
🇲🇹
James Muscat Azzopardi
Muscat Azzopardi & Associates
🇺🇸 🌐
Ishaan Khanna
Immigration Diligence
IMI Official Partner
🇵🇹 🇨🇦 🇪🇸
Tim Sitdikov
World Talents
🇳🇿
Dominic Jones
Greener Pastures New Zealand
IMI Official Partner
🇹🇷
Aran Hawker
CIP Turkey
🇵🇹
João Baptista
Celtis Venture Partners
IMI Official Partner
🇨🇦 🇦🇬
Patrick Peters
ClientReferrals
IMI Official Partner
🇲🇹 🌐
Ryan Darmanin
Latitude
🌐
Alejandra Jimenez Beretta
Hilton Global Associates
IMI Official Partner
🇵🇹 🇵🇦
Jerry Morgan
Mercan Group
IMI Official Partner
🇬🇷
Katerina Saranti
MIBS Group
IMI Official Partner
🇵🇹 🇨🇦 🇪🇸
David Bonellie
World Talents
🇵🇹 🇪🇸 🇪🇺
Vasco Almeida Dias
Lexidy
IMI Pro
🇷🇺
Ilja Belobragin
Move to Russia
IMI Official Partner
🇹🇷
Taymour Polding
CIP Turkey
IMI Official Partner
🇨🇦 🇦🇬
Patrick McCarthy
ClientReferrals
🌐
Abhay Chadha
Savory & Partners
IMI Official Partner
🇦🇪 🇸🇬 🌐
Alex Kush
Globevisa
IMI Pro
🇹🇷
Teuta Narazan
Vesta Global
🇵🇹
Mark Gomes
Celtis Venture Partners
IMI Pro
🇲🇽 🇵🇾 🌐
Brendan Metcalfe
My Latin Life
IMI Official Partner
🇨🇦 🇦🇬
Abdelrahman Hamdy
ClientReferrals
🇺🇸 🇬🇧
Rebecca Singh
Mona Shah & Associates
🇵🇹
Margarida Torres
MMT Legal
IMI Official Partner
🇦🇬 🇦🇷 🌐
Nick Stevens
NTL Trust
IMI Pro
🇮🇳 🌐
Sachit Kumar
Globe Detective Agency
IMI Pro
🇩🇪 🌐
Christoph Heuermann
Staatenlos
IMI Connect Sponsor
🇨🇦
Slava Apel
Startup Visa Services
🇺🇸
Matthew Galati
Galati Law Firm
🌐
Ranny Muasher
Quattro Capital
Our Partners Make IMI Connect Happen
Interested in partnering with IMI to promote your brand and create a memorable impression with the industry’s leading companies and individuals? Indicate your interest here:
Dinner Partner
Mercan Group
Cocktail Partner
Your Company Here
Venue Partner
Your Company Here
Open Bar Partner
Your Company Here
Brunch Partner
Your Company Here
Trivia Partner
Your Company Here
Excursion Partner
Your Company Here
Lunch Partner
Your Company Here
Coffee Partner
Your Company Here
Photography Partner
Your Company Here
Transport Partner
Your Company Here
Cigars Partner
Startup Visa Services
Goodie Bags Partner
Your Company Here
Don't Miss IMI Connect in Dubai
Only 140 tickets will be sold. Get yours now before prices rise or sales end.
IMI Connect Rome Rate
€2,000
per ticket
Sold Out
Available only to guests of IMI Connect Rome before 1 Nov 2025
IMI Community Rate
Late Bird Rate
€3,500
per ticket
Opening Soon
Includes:
- Private transportation to and from the airport
- White glove hotel and flight booking service
- On-site breakout room access
- Special sponsorship and marketing privileges at the event
Ticket sales are final. IMI Pros and Official Partners have priority access. Limited spots available.
Previous Events and Highlights
From our humble beginnings in Lisbon in 2022 to “undoubtedly the best event of the last few years” in Athens in 2025, IMI Connect has cultivated thousands of profitable business relationships, unforgettable memories, and a stronger investment migration industry as a result.
IMI Connect
Rome 🇮🇹 2025
IMI Connect
Athens 🇬🇷 2025
IMI Connect
Miami 🇺🇸 2024
IMI Connect
Cairo 🇪🇬 2024
IMI Connect
Saigon 🇻🇳 2023
IMI Connect
Malta 🇲🇹 2023
IMI Connect
Istanbul 🇹🇷 2022
IMI Connect
Lisbon 🇵🇹 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Should I Stay? When Should I Come to and Leave Dubai?
IMI has secured special rates for IMI Connect guests at the Dorchester’s Lana Hotel, where we’ll host the Day 2 Discussions and Lunch as well.
Day 1 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) begins around 5pm. Therefore, plan to arrive in Dubai before 2pm at the very latest.
Day 3 (Thursday, April 23, 2026) ends around 4pm. So IMI recommends you plan for departure from the airport at 6pm at the earliest.
Who is Eligible to Attend IMI Connect in Dubai?
IMI Connect is a private, intimate event for investment migration professionals, executives, agents, intermediaries, and leaders. IMI has closed the environment to media and government representatives to ensure candid, productive dialogue, and privacy.
How Do I Purchase More Tickets? Are Discounts Available?
You may purchase additional tickets for IMI Connect in Dubai here.
IMI does not offer discounts. As we approach IMI Connect, tickets increase in price, and IMI Pros and Official Partners have priority access. If you want favorable pricing, purchase your tickets as soon as possible and become an IMI Pro to learn about new events before they’re publicly announced. Space is limited.
What is the Format of IMI Connect in Dubai? What’s Included?
IMI Connect in Dubai will span three days:
- Day 1 (5pm ~ 10pm): Opening cocktail for networking in a relaxed setting
- Day 2 (9am ~ 10pm): The main event – private discussions, open debate, and an intimate dinner followed by a memorable trivia contest
- Day 3 (9am ~ 4pm): Brunch followed by a group excursion to local landmarks
Your ticket covers all official food and beverage, discussions, and activities. Accommodations and travel are not included.
Can We Partner or Sponsor IMI Connect in Dubai?
Absolutely. IMI Connect thrives thanks to its partners. Sponsorship options include headline roles during all elements of the three-day event. Sponsoring gives your brand extra visibility and engagement with a highly curated audience of industry leaders. Plus, you get up to three tickets included.
View your sponsorship options and email james@imidaily.com with your interest.
Will There Be an Opportunity to Speak at IMI Connect in Dubai?
Yes. Our format is designed for open, collaborative discussion among both speakers and guests. IMI rigorously selects panelists and speakers to represent various high-value perspectives on the industry’s pressing issues. All guests are encouraged to participate in debates and conversations. Moreover, IMI Connect sponsors have dedicated opportunities to address guests and share their projects or expertise.
Our guests relish that IMI Connect does not offer paid speaking opportunities: “What an incredible experience at IMI Connect! No sales pitches, no pay-to-speak talks. Just a vibrant community of industry leaders coming together to shape the future of investment migration.”
