The leading technology and startup festival in the MENA region.
Step is a major technology festival based in Dubai that serves as a central hub for startups, investors, and digital enthusiasts in the Middle East and North Africa. The organization hosts large-scale annual conferences featuring global speakers, pitch competitions, and networking events for the tech community. Through its various editions and international expansions, it has become a definitive platform for showcasing innovation and driving the digital economy in the region.
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20.4K
as of Oct 16, 2026
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Step began over a decade ago as a series of workshops and small gatherings before evolving into the premier tech festival in the Middle East. Based in Dubai Internet City, it has grown alongside the region's rapidly expanding digital ecosystem to become a multi-day event attracting thousands of attendees. The organization focuses on connecting the next generation of entrepreneurs with global mentors and venture capital opportunities.
The conference gained international recognition as it transitioned from a local meetup to a massive outdoor festival format that combined tech talks with music and food. Its breakthrough was solidified by consistently attracting high-profile global speakers from Silicon Valley and major international tech firms. This unique blend of a professional conference with a festival atmosphere helped it stand out in the global event landscape.
Their social media presence focuses on highlights from past conferences, announcements for upcoming speaker lineups, and insights into the MENA startup scene. They frequently share clips of successful pitch sessions and interviews with industry leaders discussing the future of AI, fintech, and digital marketing. The content serves as a year-round resource for entrepreneurs looking to stay updated on regional tech trends.
Beyond its flagship Dubai event, the brand has expanded its reach with initiatives like Step San Francisco to bridge the gap between MENA and Silicon Valley. They partner with major government entities like the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism and corporate sponsors in the banking and telecom sectors. These collaborations help fund the infrastructure for their massive annual exhibitions and networking platforms.
There is no reliable public estimate for the total net worth of the organization, but its revenue is driven by a multi-faceted business model. Income is primarily generated through ticket sales, corporate sponsorships, and exhibitor fees from startups and established tech firms. Their ability to attract thousands of paying attendees and high-value sponsors makes them a significant commercial player in the regional events industry.
Step is best known for its thematic 'tracks' within the conference, including Step Start, Step Money, Step Digital, and Step Wellness. The Step Pitch competition is their signature program, where promising startups compete for investment and recognition in front of a panel of judges. They also produce digital content series featuring interviews with founders that provide an inside look at the journey of building a company.
The most immersive way to experience Step is by attending their annual physical event at Dubai Internet City. Online, they maintain a strong presence on Instagram and LinkedIn, where they stream highlights and share key takeaways from their sessions. Their website serves as the primary portal for registration, event schedules, and updates regarding their international satellite events.
Step has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 20,000 followers on Instagram, reflecting its growing influence among the digital-native community in the UAE. It has successfully hosted over 10 editions of its flagship festival, facilitating millions of dollars in potential investment leads for participating startups. The brand is widely recognized as a cornerstone of the Dubai tech scene and a vital contributor to the regional knowledge economy.
Step has 20.4K followers in total, which puts this profile in the micro band (10k – 100k followers). The largest single audience is on Instagram with 20.4K followers — about 100% of the total reach.
Combined reach is the sum of followers and subscribers per platform. It is not unique people: audiences overlap, so treat it as a size indicator for shortlisting rather than a guaranteed audience.
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Here is where Step's audience actually sits, platform by platform, using the latest count we recorded on each one (last checked Oct 16, 2026).
Every handle above links to the official account, so you can open it and check the numbers yourself before you reach out.
| Platform | Followers / subscribers | Share of reach | Official handle |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20.4K followers | 100% | @stepconference |
Every handle on this page links to the official account. If you are verifying Step before a deal, open the profiles directly rather than trusting screenshots — the live number is always one click away.
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Step is based in United Arab Emirates and posts in English. For brands that usually means the core audience follows the same market and language, with a long tail from everywhere else — big accounts rarely stay local.
The content sits in finance & business and tech & science, so the people watching are self-selected for those interests. That is the useful part of a niche profile: a mid-size account inside the right category often beats a much larger general account, because the audience already cares about the subject.
If you need the same audience profile in another market, the country and language lists on CreatorFanBase let you line up comparable creators side by side instead of guessing.
If you are shortlisting Step for a campaign, these are the facts worth carrying into the brief. Everything here is stored data, refreshed on a schedule rather than typed in once.
A practical sequence: check the lead platform matches where your buyers are, check market and language, open the official account to see recent posting frequency, then ask for a media kit and rate card directly.
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Step's counts come from the platforms themselves via instagram public profile and are refreshed on a schedule; the most recent check was Oct 16, 2026. When a platform blocks a read, we keep the last verified number and show where it came from instead of filling the gap with an estimate.
Large jumps are treated as suspect: a sudden drop past our safety threshold is held back for review rather than published, which is why the numbers here tend to be lower-drama than screenshots circulating elsewhere. Found something out of date? The profile links on this page go to the official accounts, so the live number is always one click away.
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Follower growth is best judged across several comparable monthly checks, not a few days of snapshots. CreatorFanBase does not yet have enough monthly history to call a reliable rise or fall for Step; the current platform totals above remain the clearest view of audience size.
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How much does it cost to hire Step? A planning estimate for one sponsored post is $150 – $400 per post.
| Deliverable | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| Story or short mention | $100 – $150 |
| Sponsored post, Reel or Short | $150 – $400 |
| Dedicated video or integration | $250 – $700 |
| Three-post campaign package | $400 – $1K |
Send a free brief and CreatorFanBase checks availability, then negotiates the fee and terms with Step for you.
Estimates use combined public follower counts. Up to 10 million followers, we show a planning range; above 10 million, we show an open-ended starting estimate because campaign scope drives the final fee.
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Straight answers to the questions people search for.
Step has about 20.4K Instagram followers in the latest snapshot stored on this profile. Quote the profile and the date together. Use the Instagram row when the brief is on that network. A newer snapshot replaces this one on regular updates described on the methodology page.
Use $150 – $400 only as a planning estimate for one sponsored post from Step. It uses the combined public follower count across the platforms stored here, not a rate card Step sent us. Usage rights and extra posts move the real fee. The method is on the methodology page.
Step is marked verified on CreatorFanBase. The badge is about the stored handles matching the public accounts, and it is the set of links to use for a collaboration. Flag a wrong handle on the contact page.
Step is listed as United Arab Emirates. That is the country tag on this profile, and it is what the country lists use. Check a recent post if you need a specific city. A city is not stored separately. More creators tagged United Arab Emirates are on the country list.
Step is tagged as English-speaking on this profile. Use that when the script or the voiceover has to be in English, then watch a recent post to confirm the mix. One tag can cover more than one language in the work. Other English creators can be filtered in search.
Finance & Business is how Step is grouped in the directory, with English as the language tag. Start there, then read a recent post before you decide the fit. The posts decide whether the label is enough. More people in that niche are on the Finance & Business category.
Use the collaboration form on this profile to send Step your campaign brief, or contact the official account directly. Include the deliverable, budget and timing; the CreatorFanBase team reaches out and negotiates the deal for you. Discovery plans are on pricing.
Similar profiles are linked on this page. For a wider set in the same niche, open the Finance & Business category and add a country or follower size if you need a shorter list. Read a few recent posts before you decide who to email.
The newest follower snapshot stored for Step is 16 October 2026. Counts are updated regularly, and a missing new reading keeps the previous date rather than inventing one. Put that date next to the number if you quote it. The schedule is on the methodology page.
Step is tagged Finance & Business, United Arab Emirates in the directory, so that is the audience a brand can start from. The tag is a filing label, not a sales result, so watch a recent post before you brief anyone. Then compare a few others with the same tag on the Finance & Business list.
You can ask. Send a brief from the collaboration form on this profile with the product, the deliverable and your dates, and the CreatorFanBase team reaches out to Step and negotiates for you. Audiences respond best when the product fits what the creator already posts, so pitch a format that matches recent posts. Step decides whether to accept. See the managed option on pricing.
Our planning estimate for one sponsored post from Step is $150 – $400. Stories usually cost less than a feed post or reel, and usage rights, exclusivity and extra posts raise the fee. It is an estimate, not a quote — Step sets the real rate. The method is on the methodology page.
Step is one of the Finance & Business profiles in United Arab Emirates on CreatorFanBase. Open the Finance & Business category and filter by country, language and follower size to see others ranked by audience. Every filter and follower count stays open; names after the first 5 results need a plan.
Start in search with the Finance & Business category and United Arab Emirates as the country, then set a follower range that fits the budget. Shortlist a few names like Step, compare their platform split, and send a brief — or let CFB Agency run outreach and negotiation for you.
Step is tagged English on this profile, so a script in English is a natural starting point. Check a recent post to confirm the language mix before you brief. Other English-speaking creators can be filtered in search.
We do not publish private management contacts. Use the official links on this profile, or send a brief from the collaboration form and the CreatorFanBase team will reach Step's team for you and negotiate the deal. Plans and the managed option are on pricing.
The official accounts we have for Step are the links on this profile, starting with Instagram. Use those when you write, and compare the handle with the channel you already know. Or send a brief from the profile and the CreatorFanBase team will reach out and negotiate for you. A wrong link can be flagged on the contact page.
Step has 1 platform with a stored follower or subscriber count on this profile, led by Instagram. A missing network means we do not have a public count for it yet, not that the account cannot exist. The rows are listed on the profile. Browse a single network from the creator lists.
Step is filed as a brand in this directory, so the profile is an organization page rather than a personal creator bio. The follower counts are still the stored public snapshots. A collaboration still goes through the official links on the page. More organizations and creators in the same market are in search.
Not through a forum post. Send a brief from the collaboration form on this profile and the CreatorFanBase team will reach out to Step for you. Use the official links on the profile and ask Step for a fee. Plan prices for directory access are separate, on the pricing page.
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