Techne Summit 2026

Techne Summit 2026

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12:00pm PDT

Beyond Representation: What Female Founders Actually Need to Scale

Monday October 5, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Female founders across MENA are building high-growth companies across fintech, healthtech, commerce, AI, and climate, yet many still face structural barriers in access to funding, networks, and scale opportunities. This session explores how the ecosystem is evolving, what still needs to change, and why inclusive entrepreneurship is becoming a competitive advantage for the region.

Speakers

Margreet Magdy

Founder, You Are س

Margreet Magdy is an award winning cross-sector strategist who builds ecosystems that work — not just for startups, but for communities, institutions, and the people too often left out of the conversation. With over 15 years of experience across the MENA and Euro-Med regions, she... Read More →

Monday October 5, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Startup Innovation, Panel

12:00pm PDT

WS 01

Monday October 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Monday October 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Workshops, Workshop

12:00pm PDT

WS 01

Monday October 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Monday October 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Workshops, Workshop

12:00pm PDT

WS 01

Monday October 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Monday October 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Workshops, Workshop

12:45pm PDT

Data Is the New Operating System: How Startups Make Smarter Decisions

Monday October 5, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

In the AI era, startups that know how to collect, interpret, and act on data gain a major competitive advantage. From growth and product decisions to customer behavior, operations, and monetization, this session explores how startups can turn data into faster execution, smarter strategy, and scalable decision-making.

Speakers

Ahmed Abaza

Co-Founder | CEO, Synapse Analytics

We are living in one of the most exciting era of the human history. Where innovation is everywhere, and new applications of technologies are arising every single day. The seeds of a new world are being sowed right now. From how we trade, to how we sleep is changing, and technology... Read More →

Khaled Alaa

Head of Experience & Operations, Talabat

Khaled Alaa is the Head of Operations and User Experience at Talabat Egypt, bringing more than 18 years of experience across e-commerce, marketplaces, logistics, and technology-driven businesses. In his current role, he leads operations, customer and vendor experience, compliance... Read More →

Monday October 5, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Startup Innovation, Panel

1:10pm PDT

WS 02

Monday October 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Monday October 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Workshops, Workshop

1:10pm PDT

WS 02

Monday October 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Monday October 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Workshops, Workshop

1:10pm PDT

WS 02

Monday October 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Monday October 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Workshops, Workshop

1:30pm PDT

SI FSC 05

Monday October 5, 2026 1:30pm - 1:45pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Monday October 5, 2026 1:30pm - 1:45pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Startup Innovation, Fireside chat

1:30pm PDT

M&G 11

Monday October 5, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 08: Meet & Greet

Monday October 5, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 08: Meet & Greet

Meet & Greet, Meet & Greet

1:45pm PDT

SC PANEL 06

Monday October 5, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Monday October 5, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

SC, Panel

2:20pm PDT

WS 03

Monday October 5, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Monday October 5, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Workshops, Workshop

2:20pm PDT

WS 03

Monday October 5, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Monday October 5, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Workshops, Workshop

2:20pm PDT

WS Nezar Sami

Monday October 5, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Speakers

Nezar Sami

Project Officer, UNDP // Nilepreneurs Initiative

Nezar is an Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Technology Management Expert

He is the board member of International Association of Management of Technology

He served in private, academic government and semi government organizations for the last 25 years. He was the former deputy exec... Read More →

Monday October 5, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Workshops, Workshop

2:30pm PDT

M&G 12

Monday October 5, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 08: Meet & Greet

Monday October 5, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 08: Meet & Greet

Meet & Greet, Meet & Greet

2:30pm PDT

SC PANEL 07

Monday October 5, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Monday October 5, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

SC, Panel

3:15pm PDT

Samah Anwar

Monday October 5, 2026 3:15pm - 3:35pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Monday October 5, 2026 3:15pm - 3:35pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

SC, Fireside chat

3:30pm PDT

BREAK

Monday October 5, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Monday October 5, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

BREAK, BREAK

3:30pm PDT

M&G 13

Monday October 5, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 08: Meet & Greet

Monday October 5, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 08: Meet & Greet

Meet & Greet, Meet & Greet

3:30pm PDT

Smarter Decisions: How AI Can Guide Business Strategy, Not Just Automate It.

Monday October 5, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Speakers

Fabio Lorenzon

Founder & CEO // Managing Partner, SolutioAI // Lorenzon Srl

Fabio Lorenzon is the Managing Partner of Lorenzon Srl, an industrial manufacturing company with a long-standing legacy, and the Founder & CEO of SolutioAI, a fast-growing startup in the field of artificial intelligence. At just 29, Fabio bridges two very different worlds: traditional... Read More →

Monday October 5, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Workshops, Workshop

3:30pm PDT

WS 04

Monday October 5, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Monday October 5, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Workshops, Workshop

3:30pm PDT

WS Yasmine Nagaty

Monday October 5, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Speakers

Yasmine Nagaty

COO, Gam3eya

Monday October 5, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Workshops, Workshop

4:00pm PDT

INV PANEL 03

Monday October 5, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Monday October 5, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Investment Track, Panel

4:30pm PDT

M&G 14

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

(ALX) Stage 08: Meet & Greet

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

Meet & Greet, Meet & Greet

4:40pm PDT

WS 05

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

(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

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

Workshops, Workshop

4:40pm PDT

WS 05

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

(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

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

Workshops, Workshop

4:40pm PDT

WS Karim Alhaywan

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

(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Speakers

Karim Alhaywan

Managing Partner, Design Point Interiors

Karim El Hayawan, an interior architect and photographer who utilizes his wanderings throughout Cairo to capture those that genuinely embody the best of what the city has to offer. He worked in Dar El Handasah, the well-known consulting firm, after his graduation. He finds the study... Read More →

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

Workshops, Workshop

4:45pm PDT

INV PANEL 04

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

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Monday October 5, 2026 4:45pm - 5:30pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Investment Track, Panel

5:30pm PDT

M&G 15

Monday October 5, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 08: Meet & Greet

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

Meet & Greet, Meet & Greet

5:30pm PDT

SC PANEL 08

Monday October 5, 2026 5:30pm - 6:15pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

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

SC, Panel

5:50pm PDT

WS 06

Monday October 5, 2026 5:50pm - 6:50pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

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

Workshops, Workshop

5:50pm PDT

WS 06

Monday October 5, 2026 5:50pm - 6:50pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

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

Workshops, Workshop

5:50pm PDT

WS 06

Monday October 5, 2026 5:50pm - 6:50pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

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

Workshops, Workshop

6:15pm PDT

GAM PANEL 04

Monday October 5, 2026 6:15pm - 7:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Monday October 5, 2026 6:15pm - 7:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Gaming, Panel

7:00pm PDT

GAM PANEL 05

Monday October 5, 2026 7:00pm - 7:45pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Monday October 5, 2026 7:00pm - 7:45pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Gaming, Panel

7:00pm PDT

WS 07

Monday October 5, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Monday October 5, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Workshops, Workshop

7:00pm PDT

WS 07

Monday October 5, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Monday October 5, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Workshops, Workshop

7:00pm PDT

WS 07

Monday October 5, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Monday October 5, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Workshops, Workshop

7:45pm PDT

GAM FSC 02

Monday October 5, 2026 7:45pm - 8:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Monday October 5, 2026 7:45pm - 8:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Gaming, Fireside chat