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From POC to Contract: Fixing the Startup-Corporate Sales Cycle
Sunday October 4, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm EEST
(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
avatar for Ahmed Mokhtar

Ahmed Mokhtar

Innovation COnsultant
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 →
avatar for Amr Abodraiaa

Amr Abodraiaa

CEO, Rology
"Amr Abodraiaa, CEO of Rology, brings his experience as the Co-founder and CEO of TownSoft, along with his strategic roles at multiple entities. His leadership, coupled with his understanding of the market dynamics and operational excellence, is pivotal to guiding Rology towards its... Read More →
Sunday October 4, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm EEST
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall
  Corporate Innovation, Panel

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