Gladiator Summit III Dubai 2026: Leadership & Growth Event

Dubai, UAE – 29th December 2025 – The much-anticipated Gladiator Summit III is set to return to Dubai on January 10th, 2026, promising an extraordinary day of immersive edutainment centered on leadership, personal development, and transformative growth. This exclusive event will take place from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the prestigious Bluewaters Forum by Banyan Tree on Bluewaters Island. With attendance capped at only 600 guests, Gladiator Summit III offers the most intimate and focused experience in the series to date.

Founded and curated by acclaimed entrepreneur and strategic business leader Dariush Soudi, Gladiator Summit has swiftly become Dubai’s premier platform for visionary leadership and personal transformation. Unlike conventional seminars, this summit blends powerful education with engaging entertainment, meaningful connections, and actionable insights from world-renowned speakers.

This year, the summit features an impressive lineup of headline speakers, including:

• Yaya DaCosta, celebrated American actress and model known for her role as Whitney Houston in Whitney, and notable performances across Netflix, NBC, and Lifetime. Beyond her acting career, DaCosta is a passionate advocate for empowering stories around women, culture, and mindful living.

• Sean Kanan, Emmy Award-winning actor, producer, bestselling author, and TEDx speaker, internationally recognized for his role in The Karate Kid Part III and enduring television success. Kanan brings expertise on resilience, reinvention, and the pursuit of excellence.

• Billy Ray Taylor, influential global keynote speaker, author, and Founder & CEO of LinkedXL. Taylor’s work focuses on helping organizations achieve outstanding results through leadership alignment and strategic execution.

In addition to these marquee names, over 20 distinguished entrepreneurs, visionaries, and thought leaders will share their unique journeys, insights, and lessons learned, engaging a diverse, international audience eager for growth and inspiration.

The day’s learning will culminate in an exclusive after-party hosted by world-renowned music artist Arash, running from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Tickets for the after-party are available for purchase via the official Gladiator Summit website.

Reflecting on the event’s mission, founder Dariush Soudi emphasized, “Gladiator Summit was created to push individuals beyond comfort zones and ignite their true potential. This isn’t just a moment of motivation — it’s about lasting transformation.”

Since its inaugural event in April 2024, Gladiator Summit has experienced remarkable growth. The first edition was a sold-out success with 14 global speakers and 500 attendees. Gladiator Summit II, held in November 2024, expanded into a two-day sold-out experience featuring 27 speakers and attracting 2,500 participants from around the world. As the summit enters its third year, it continues to elevate the standard, offering an unparalleled platform where ambition, education, and entertainment converge to inspire action and meaningful change.