Techne Summit 2026: Full Schedule

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12:00pm PDT

Sports Education Beyond Physical Training

Sunday October 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm PDT

Sports success today goes far beyond physical performance. This panel explores how education, technology, leadership, analytics, and professional development are shaping the next generation of athletes, coaches, and sports professionals, while building a stronger and more sustainable sports ecosystem.

Sunday October 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

Edtech, Panel

12:00pm PDT

SI PANEL 03

Sunday October 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Sunday October 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Startup Innovation, Panel

12:00pm PDT

WS 01

Sunday October 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Sunday October 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Workshops, Workshop

12:00pm PDT

WS 01

Sunday October 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Sunday October 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Workshops, Workshop

12:00pm PDT

WS Mohamed Khedr

Sunday October 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Speakers

Mohamed Khedr

Consultant, خضر وبزنس

Helped thousands of businesses survive, grow, and scale through direct consulting and mentoring — and thousands more through impactful content.

Specializing in growth, scaling, management, investment, internal partnerships, governance, and entrepreneurship, Dr. Khedr combines academic depth with hands-on experience. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) and brings over two decades of practical insight as a

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Sunday October 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Workshops, Workshop

12:00pm PDT

SWEDISH EMBASSY COMPETITION

Sunday October 4, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 04: Techne Arena

Sunday October 4, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 04: Techne Arena

Pitching

12:45pm PDT

The Science of Learning (Designing and Delivery)

Sunday October 4, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

Despite having more access to content and technology than ever before, effective learning is still a challenge. This panel explores what helps people learn, why they lose interest, and how organizations can create learning experiences that lead to real understanding, better retention, and lasting impact.

Sunday October 4, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

Edtech, Panel

12:45pm PDT

SI PANEL 04

Sunday October 4, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Sunday October 4, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Startup Innovation, Panel

1:10pm PDT

WS 02

Sunday October 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Sunday October 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Workshops, Workshop

1:10pm PDT

WS 02

Sunday October 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Sunday October 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Workshops, Workshop

1:10pm PDT

WS 02

Sunday October 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Sunday October 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Workshops, Workshop

1:30pm PDT

M&G 06

Sunday October 4, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 08: Meet & Greet

Sunday October 4, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 08: Meet & Greet

Meet & Greet, Meet & Greet

1:30pm PDT

Innovation Theater vs. Real Impact: How to Tell the Difference

Sunday October 4, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Many large organizations in the region run innovation labs, hackathons, and accelerators — but struggle to show business results. This panel separates genuine corporate innovation from performative activity, featuring corporate leaders who have built innovation functions that actually move the needle on revenue, efficiency, or new business lines.

Speakers

Mohamed Elsabban

Chief Innovation & Strategic Ventures Officer, Banque Misr

Chief Innovation & Strategic Ventures Officer, Banque Misr Mohamed Elsabban is a senior executive with over 33 years of diverse experience across leading local and international banks and companies. He currently serves as the Chief Innovation and Strategic Ventures Officer at Banqu... Read More →

Ahmed Salem

Chief Operating Officer, Deloitte Innovation Hub

Ahmed Salem is the chief operating officer of Deloitte Innovation Hub in Cairo, Egypt, where he leads operations and drives the growth of advanced engineering capabilities across AI&Data, Cloud, Software, and Systems Integration. With over 20 years of international experience, Ahmed... Read More →

Sunday October 4, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Corporate Innovation, Panel

1:30pm PDT

The Future Skills Imperative: Connecting Education to Employment / From Classroom to Career: Preparing Future-Ready Talent

Sunday October 4, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

This panel explores the growing gap between traditional education systems and the evolving demands of the modern job market. Experts will discuss whether current curricula are effectively equipping students with the skills needed for future careers, and how academia, industry, and policymakers can collaborate to bridge the employability gap. The session highlights the transformation required in education to prepare a workforce ready for tomorrow’s challenges.

Sunday October 4, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

Edtech, Panel

2:00pm PDT

STARTUP WORLD CUP COMPETITION

Sunday October 4, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 04: Techne Arena

Sunday October 4, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 04: Techne Arena

Pitching

2:15pm PDT

From POC to Contract: Fixing the Startup-Corporate Sales Cycle

Sunday October 4, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

One of the biggest complaints from MENA startups is that corporate partnerships get stuck in endless proof-of-concept loops that never convert. This panel brings together startup founders and corporate procurement leaders to diagnose why this happens and design faster, fairer pathways from pilot to purchase.

Speakers

Amr Abodraiaa

CEO, Rology

Transforming healthcare by redistributing the power using technology.

Ahmed Mokhtar

Innovation COnsultant, Sodic

Ahmed Mokhtar is an Innovation Consultant specializing in startup–corporate collaborations, product development, and commercialization through venture clienting. He manages the innovation department at SODIC, overseeing company-wide hackathons and partnerships with startups, accelerators... Read More →

Sunday October 4, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Corporate Innovation, Panel

2:15pm PDT

SC PANEL 04

Sunday October 4, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

Sunday October 4, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

SC, Panel

2:20pm PDT

Build Fast, Launch Faster: AI-Powered Product Creation

Sunday October 4, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

What if you could turn an idea into a working product in just a few hours? This workshop introduces participants to Vibe Coding, a new approach to product building powered by AI. Using tools like Lovable, Bolt.new, and ChatGPT, attendees will learn how to design, build, and launch functional MVPs faster than ever

Sunday October 4, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Workshops, Workshop

2:20pm PDT

WS 03

Sunday October 4, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Sunday October 4, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Workshops, Workshop

2:20pm PDT

WS 03

Sunday October 4, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Sunday October 4, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Workshops, Workshop

2:30pm PDT

M&G 07

Sunday October 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 08: Meet & Greet

Sunday October 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 08: Meet & Greet

Meet & Greet, Meet & Greet

3:00pm PDT

Corporate Venture Building: From Strategy to First Product

Sunday October 4, 2026 3:00pm - 3:15pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

A growing number of regional conglomerates, banks, and multinationals are launching internal venture studios. This session features corporate venture builders sharing their methodology — from identifying white spaces to forming a team, defining an MVP, and separating the venture enough from the parent organization to give it a real chance of success.

Speakers

Walid Hassouna

Founder and CEO, valU

Started the first BNPL in the Middle East valU

Previously

Runs Debt capital market activities for EFG Hermes
Experience in Project finance and M&A
Multi award winner

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Sunday October 4, 2026 3:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Corporate Innovation, Fireside chat

3:00pm PDT

SC FSC 05

Sunday October 4, 2026 3:00pm - 3:15pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

Sunday October 4, 2026 3:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

SC, Fireside chat

3:15pm PDT

BREAK

Sunday October 4, 2026 3:15pm - 3:45pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Sunday October 4, 2026 3:15pm - 3:45pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

BREAK, BREAK

3:15pm PDT

BREAK

Sunday October 4, 2026 3:15pm - 3:45pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

Sunday October 4, 2026 3:15pm - 3:45pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

BREAK, BREAK

3:30pm PDT

M&G 08

Sunday October 4, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 08: Meet & Greet

Sunday October 4, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 08: Meet & Greet

Meet & Greet, Meet & Greet

3:30pm PDT

WS 04

Sunday October 4, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Sunday October 4, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Workshops, Workshop

3:30pm PDT

WS 04

Sunday October 4, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Sunday October 4, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Workshops, Workshop

3:30pm PDT

WS 04

Sunday October 4, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Sunday October 4, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Workshops, Workshop

3:45pm PDT

ARC PANEL 01

Sunday October 4, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

Sunday October 4, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

Arch. & Realestate, Panel

3:45pm PDT

SC PANEL 04

Sunday October 4, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Sunday October 4, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

SC, Panel

4:00pm PDT

SI PANEL 05

Sunday October 4, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 04: Techne Arena

Sunday October 4, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 04: Techne Arena

Startup Innovation, Panel

4:30pm PDT

M&G 09

Sunday October 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 08: Meet & Greet

Sunday October 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 08: Meet & Greet

Meet & Greet, Meet & Greet

4:30pm PDT

ARC PANEL 02

Sunday October 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

Sunday October 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

Arch. & Realestate, Panel

4:30pm PDT

FIN PANEL 01

Sunday October 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Sunday October 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

FinTech, Panel

4:40pm PDT

WS 05

Sunday October 4, 2026 4:40pm - 5:40pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Sunday October 4, 2026 4:40pm - 5:40pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Workshops, Workshop

4:40pm PDT

WS Malak Gomaa

Sunday October 4, 2026 4:40pm - 5:40pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Speakers

Malak Gomaa

Digital Creative Director, Tarek Nour Partners

Digital Communications and Creative Strategy leader with 11+ years of experience shaping the digital presence of leading local and regional brands. Throughout my career, I have driven end-to-end digital brand strategies, led integrated campaigns, built and mentored high-performing... Read More →

Sunday October 4, 2026 4:40pm - 5:40pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Workshops, Workshop

4:40pm PDT

WS Mohamed Mostafa

Sunday October 4, 2026 4:40pm - 5:40pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Speakers

Mohamed Mostafa

Co-founder & CTO, WideBot

Mohamed Mostafa, Co-founder & CTO of WideBot, is an AI entrepreneur and product leader with twenty years of experience building intelligent systems that solve real-world problems. He bridges cutting-edge AI research with product execution—architecting solutions that are both technically... Read More →

Sunday October 4, 2026 4:40pm - 5:40pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Workshops, Workshop

4:45pm PDT

SI PANEL 06

Sunday October 4, 2026 4:45pm - 5:30pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 04: Techne Arena

Sunday October 4, 2026 4:45pm - 5:30pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 04: Techne Arena

Startup Innovation, Panel

5:15pm PDT

ARC FSC 01

Sunday October 4, 2026 5:15pm - 5:30pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

Sunday October 4, 2026 5:15pm - 5:30pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

Arch. & Realestate, Fireside chat

5:15pm PDT

FIN FSC 01

Sunday October 4, 2026 5:15pm - 5:30pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Sunday October 4, 2026 5:15pm - 5:30pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

FinTech, Fireside chat

5:30pm PDT

M&G 10

Sunday October 4, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 08: Meet & Greet

Sunday October 4, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 08: Meet & Greet

Meet & Greet, Meet & Greet

5:30pm PDT

FIN PANEL 02

Sunday October 4, 2026 5:30pm - 6:15pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Sunday October 4, 2026 5:30pm - 6:15pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

FinTech, Panel

5:30pm PDT

SC PANEL 05

Sunday October 4, 2026 5:30pm - 6:15pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

Sunday October 4, 2026 5:30pm - 6:15pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

SC, Panel

5:50pm PDT

Architecting Business Value Through AI Prompting

Sunday October 4, 2026 5:50pm - 6:50pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

This workshop explores how prompt engineering techniques can be used to transform AI tools like into practical business solutions. Participants will learn how to design effective prompts to solve real-world problems, improve productivity, automate tasks, and support decision-making across different business functions

Sunday October 4, 2026 5:50pm - 6:50pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Workshops, Workshop

5:50pm PDT

WS 06

Sunday October 4, 2026 5:50pm - 6:50pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Sunday October 4, 2026 5:50pm - 6:50pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Workshops, Workshop

5:50pm PDT

WS Said Baahghil

Sunday October 4, 2026 5:50pm - 6:50pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Speakers

Said Baaghil

The Brand Scientist, The Baaghil

Sunday October 4, 2026 5:50pm - 6:50pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Workshops, Workshop

6:15pm PDT

INV FSC 02

Sunday October 4, 2026 6:15pm - 6:30pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Sunday October 4, 2026 6:15pm - 6:30pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Investment Track, Fireside chat

6:15pm PDT

KEYNOTE

Sunday October 4, 2026 6:15pm - 7:15pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

Sunday October 4, 2026 6:15pm - 7:15pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

6:30pm PDT

GAM PANEL 01

Sunday October 4, 2026 6:30pm - 7:15pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 04: Techne Arena

Sunday October 4, 2026 6:30pm - 7:15pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 04: Techne Arena

Gaming, Panel

6:30pm PDT

INV Panel 02

Sunday October 4, 2026 6:30pm - 7:15pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Sunday October 4, 2026 6:30pm - 7:15pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Investment Track, Panel

7:00pm PDT

Market Entry Modes for Accelerated Growth

Sunday October 4, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

This workshop explores how businesses can scale by entering new markets, identifying growth opportunities, and developing effective expansion strategies that drive sustainable business growth.

Sunday October 4, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Workshops, Workshop

7:00pm PDT

The AI Venture Blueprint: Business Models and Fundraising

Sunday October 4, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

This workshop equips participants with the essential frameworks to design, validate, and scale AI-driven ventures. Attendees will learn how to develop sustainable business models, identify revenue streams, define value propositions, and position their startups for investment readiness. The session also covers fundraising fundamentals, investor expectations, pitch development, and strategies for securing capital in the evolving AI ecosystem.

Speakers

Bassem Elewa

Sharia Auditor & Corporate Zakat Trainer, Zakat Trainer

Dynamic Sharia Auditor and Corporate Zakat Accountant with a proven record of ensuring compliance and ethical standards across cutting-edge industries, including artificial intelligence, architectural design, and scientific research. Expertise in Islamic finance, zakat, takaful, and... Read More →

Sunday October 4, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Workshops, Workshop