The World Cigar Conference Dubai 2026 is conceived as the premier international summit exploring the future of premium cigars through the lenses of culture, heritage, luxury, diplomacy, hospitality, and global commerce.
Hosted in Dubai — a global crossroads for luxury, tourism, trade, and cultural exchange — WCC Dubai 2026 brings together the leaders shaping the future of premium cigars across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and emerging international markets. As global luxury consumption patterns evolve and new markets continue to rise in influence, WCC Dubai 2026 focuses on the regions, consumers, partnerships, and experiences driving the next era of growth for the premium cigar industry.
The conference positions premium cigars not only as handcrafted luxury products, but as:
Dubai’s unique position as a gateway connecting Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and global luxury markets makes the UAE a natural international hub for the future expansion of premium cigars.
Bringing together manufacturers, distributors, luxury hospitality groups, retailers, diplomats, investors, media, and cultural leaders, WCC Dubai 2026 creates a high-level platform where tradition meets innovation, and where emerging global opportunity meets the enduring soul of the handmade cigar.
More than a conference, WCC Dubai 2026 is designed as the global meeting point for premium cigar culture, international business development, and the future expansion of the industry across the world’s fastest-growing luxury regions.
| Time | Session title | Stream |
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09:30
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10:00
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Registration & Executive Networking Coffee |
Main Stage |
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10:00
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10:10
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Welcome RemarksSpeakerJoshua HaburskyChief Executive OfficerPremium Cigar Association
Premium Cigar Association |
Main Stage |
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10:10
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10:30
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Dubai, Luxury Trade & the Future of Global Cultural Commerce |
Main Stage |
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10:35
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11:25
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The Soul of the Handmade Cigar: Heritage, Luxury Identity & Global Cultural RelevanceSpeakerRicardo CarioniDirector of International Affairs & EducationPremium Cigars Association
Premium Cigars Association |
Main Stage |
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11:30
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12:20
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Asia & the New Luxury Consumer: Prestige, Collectability & the Future of Premium Cigars |
Main Stage |
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12:20
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13:20
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Networking Lunch & Exclusive Cigar Pairing Masterclass |
Main Stage |
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13:25
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14:15
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The Middle East Luxury Model: Hospitality, Exclusivity & Cigar Culture at Scale |
Main Stage |
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14:20
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15:10
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Africa Rising: Luxury Expansion, Hospitality Growth & First-Mover Advantage |
Main Stage |
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15:10
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15:30
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Coffee Break & Networking |
Main Stage |
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15:35
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16:25
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The Next Global Era of Premium Cigars: Diplomacy, Luxury & International ExpansionSpeakerRicardo CarioniDirector of International Affairs & EducationPremium Cigars Association
Premium Cigars Association |
Main Stage |
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16:30
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16:45
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The Future of Cultural Luxury Industries in a Connected World |
Main Stage |
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16:45
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17:00
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Closing Remarks, Final Acknowledgements & Departure |
Main Stage |
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19:30
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22:00
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Global Cigar & Luxury Networking Reception |
Main Stage |
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