Techne Summit 2026: Full Schedule

1:00pm PDT

Fintech FSC 01

Saturday September 26, 2026 1:00pm - 1:15pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Saturday September 26, 2026 1:00pm - 1:15pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Policy & Markets, Fireside chat

1:00pm PDT

Cybersecurity as a Corporate Innovation Enabler

Saturday September 26, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

As corporates across the region accelerate digital transformation, cybersecurity risks are scaling in parallel — yet security is often treated as a brake on innovation. This panel reframes cybersecurity as a competitive enabler, featuring CISOs who have built security architectures that allow organizations to move fast without compromising resilience.

Speakers

Mohamed Sadat

Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Paymob

Mohamed Sadat is a Group Chief Information Security Officer at Paymob, one of MENA’s leading fintech platforms processing digital payments across Egypt, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Oman. With two decades of progressive cybersecurity leadership, he is one of the few CISOs in... Read More →

Sameh Emam

Cybersecurity Director, Cisco

Technology business leader and trusted advisor with more than 24 years of experience driving business growth, market expansion, digital transformation, and cybersecurity strategy across the Middle East and Africa.
Recognized for joining organizations during periods of significant growth or transformation and helping establish market leading practices, including IBM Internet Security Systems, Juniper Networks, and Cisco Systems. Former founding member of the renowned ISS X Force team in the... Read More →

Hisham Mohamed

Egypt Chief Information Security Officer, AWB Egypt

Short BIO : Hisham Mohamed Aly – Chief Information Security Officer - More than 15 years of experience in cyber security - ITU Cyber Security Expert (UN Organization) - Formally named to the IFSEC Global “Top Security Influencers for 2020” - Member in Blockchain Committee... Read More →

Saturday September 26, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

Corporate Innovation, Panel

1:15pm PDT

Fintech PANEL 01

Saturday September 26, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Saturday September 26, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Policy & Markets, Panel

1:45pm PDT

The Family Business Transformation Imperative

Saturday September 26, 2026 1:45pm - 2:00pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

Much of the MENA region's economy is dominated by family-owned conglomerates navigating a generational handover at exactly the moment digital disruption demands transformation. This session features next-generation leaders from major regional family businesses who are driving digital and cultural change — and the tensions, breakthroughs, and hard lessons from doing so.

Saturday September 26, 2026 1:45pm - 2:00pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

Corporate Innovation, Fireside chat

2:00pm PDT

The Next Regional Corporate Champion: What Will It Take to Build a Global Giant from MENA?

Saturday September 26, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

The MENA region has the population, talent, capital, and policy momentum to produce the world's next great corporate success story. This closing session brings together investors, founders-turned-executives, and global business leaders to debate what it will genuinely take for a regional company to become a dominant global force in the next decade — and what's still standing in the way.

Saturday September 26, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

Corporate Innovation, Panel

2:00pm PDT

Fintech PANEL 02

Saturday September 26, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Saturday September 26, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Policy & Markets, Panel

2:00pm PDT

From Customer behavior to Showroom restyling: Building an AI-Powered Retail Innovation Engine

Saturday September 26, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 3

A deep dive into how Homzmart automated showroom innovation using AI. Learn how customer behavior, product popularity, design principles, and automation workflows can combine to generate optimized showroom layouts and styling concepts at scale, reducing manual effort while improving customer experience.

Speakers

Mohamed Ismail

Lead product design, homzmart

UX/UI Designer | Passionate about crafting intuitive and user-centric experiences

I leverage my strong analytical and problem-solving skills to design user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX) that are both beautiful and functional. I'm a quick learner with a keen eye for detail and a desire to understand user needs. I'm also a team player, eager to collaborate

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Ramy Hussein

CTO/CPO, Homzmart

Saturday September 26, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 3

Workshops, Workshop

2:00pm PDT

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Saturday September 26, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 4

Saturday September 26, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 4

Workshops, Workshop

2:45pm PDT

Data Sovereignty in AI: Balancing Innovation and Compliance

Saturday September 26, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

New data residency requirements and regional cybersecurity regulations are reshaping how corporates deploy cloud and AI infrastructure. This panel breaks down what sovereign tech means in practice for Egyptian and MENA businesses — compliance obligations, operational implications, and how to design a resilient tech stack that meets both innovation and regulatory needs.

Speakers

loay elshawarby

Principle, El Shawarby Attorney

Saturday September 26, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

AI & Emerging Tech, Panel

2:45pm PDT

SC PANEL 01

Saturday September 26, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Saturday September 26, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

SC, Panel

3:10pm PDT

WS 02

Saturday September 26, 2026 3:10pm - 4:10pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 4

Saturday September 26, 2026 3:10pm - 4:10pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 4

Workshops, Workshop

3:10pm PDT

WS 02

Saturday September 26, 2026 3:10pm - 4:10pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 3

Saturday September 26, 2026 3:10pm - 4:10pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 3

Workshops, Workshop

3:30pm PDT

SC PANEL 02

Saturday September 26, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Saturday September 26, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

SC, Panel

3:30pm PDT

SC PANEL 03

Saturday September 26, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

Saturday September 26, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

SC, Panel

4:15pm PDT

ECOMM PANEL 01

Saturday September 26, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

Saturday September 26, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

AI & Emerging Tech, Panel

4:15pm PDT

Investment PANEL 01

Saturday September 26, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Saturday September 26, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Capital & Growth, Panel

4:20pm PDT

WS 03

Saturday September 26, 2026 4:20pm - 5:20pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 4

Saturday September 26, 2026 4:20pm - 5:20pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 4

Workshops, Workshop

4:20pm PDT

WS 03

Saturday September 26, 2026 4:20pm - 5:20pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 3

Saturday September 26, 2026 4:20pm - 5:20pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 3

Workshops, Workshop

5:00pm PDT

BREAK

Saturday September 26, 2026 5:00pm - 5:30pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Saturday September 26, 2026 5:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

BREAK, BREAK

5:00pm PDT

BREAK

Saturday September 26, 2026 5:00pm - 5:30pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

Saturday September 26, 2026 5:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

BREAK, BREAK

5:30pm PDT

ECOMM PANEL 02

Saturday September 26, 2026 5:30pm - 6:15pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

Saturday September 26, 2026 5:30pm - 6:15pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

AI & Emerging Tech, Panel

5:30pm PDT

Investment PANEL 02

Saturday September 26, 2026 5:30pm - 6:15pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Saturday September 26, 2026 5:30pm - 6:15pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Capital & Growth, Panel

5:30pm PDT

WS 04

Saturday September 26, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 4

Saturday September 26, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 4

Workshops, BREAK

5:30pm PDT

WS Ahmed Abdelkhalek

Saturday September 26, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 3

Speakers

Ahmed Abdelkhalek

Digital Natives, Startups & VCs - UAE, North Africa & Levant, Google Cloud

Helping and Transforming companies to improve productivity and reduce costs through Google Cloud

Saturday September 26, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 3

Workshops, Workshop

6:15pm PDT

Investment FSC 01

Saturday September 26, 2026 6:15pm - 6:30pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Saturday September 26, 2026 6:15pm - 6:30pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Capital & Growth, Fireside chat

6:15pm PDT

ECOMM PANEL 03

Saturday September 26, 2026 6:15pm - 7:00pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

Saturday September 26, 2026 6:15pm - 7:00pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

AI & Emerging Tech, Panel

6:30pm PDT

SC PANEL 04

Saturday September 26, 2026 6:30pm - 7:15pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Saturday September 26, 2026 6:30pm - 7:15pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

SC, Panel

6:40pm PDT

WS 05

Saturday September 26, 2026 6:40pm - 7:40pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 4

Saturday September 26, 2026 6:40pm - 7:40pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 4

Workshops, Workshop

6:40pm PDT

WS 05

Saturday September 26, 2026 6:40pm - 7:40pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 3

Saturday September 26, 2026 6:40pm - 7:40pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 3

Workshops, Workshop

7:00pm PDT

SC FSC 02

Saturday September 26, 2026 7:00pm - 7:15pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

Saturday September 26, 2026 7:00pm - 7:15pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

SC, Fireside chat

7:15pm PDT

Marketing PANEL 01

Saturday September 26, 2026 7:15pm - 8:00pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Saturday September 26, 2026 7:15pm - 8:00pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Creative Economy & Heritage, Panel

7:15pm PDT

SC PANEL 05

Saturday September 26, 2026 7:15pm - 8:00pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

Saturday September 26, 2026 7:15pm - 8:00pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

SC, Panel

8:00pm PDT

Gaming PANEL 01

Saturday September 26, 2026 8:00pm - 8:45pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

Saturday September 26, 2026 8:00pm - 8:45pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

Creative Economy & Heritage, Panel

8:00pm PDT

Marketing PANEL 02

Saturday September 26, 2026 8:00pm - 8:45pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Saturday September 26, 2026 8:00pm - 8:45pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Creative Economy & Heritage, Panel

2:00pm PDT

The New Startup Playbook: Growth, Capital, and Survival in 2026

Sunday September 27, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

The startup landscape is evolving rapidly, with shifting funding dynamics and new growth strategies emerging. This session explores how startups are adapting to current market conditions and what founders should focus on moving forward.

Speakers

Nehal Helmy

Co-Founder and Chief of Strategy Officer, Flend

An Economist currently transforming the lives of small business entrepreneurs!

Hisham Akram

Founder & Director, GRANITE Financial Holding

Sunday September 27, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Capital & Growth, Panel

2:00pm PDT

HEALTH PANEL 01

Sunday September 27, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

Sunday September 27, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

Policy & Markets, Panel

2:00pm PDT

WS 01

Sunday September 27, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 4

Sunday September 27, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 4

Workshops, Workshop

2:00pm PDT

WS 01

Sunday September 27, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 3

Sunday September 27, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 3

Workshops, Workshop

2:45pm PDT

SI FSC 01

Sunday September 27, 2026 2:45pm - 3:00pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Sunday September 27, 2026 2:45pm - 3:00pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Capital & Growth, Fireside chat

2:45pm PDT

HEALTH FSC 01

Sunday September 27, 2026 2:45pm - 3:00pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

Sunday September 27, 2026 2:45pm - 3:00pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

Policy & Markets, Fireside chat

3:00pm PDT

Building In The Era of AI: What Startups Will Actually Win in the Next Five Years?

Sunday September 27, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

AI is reshaping how startups are built, scaled, funded, and defended, while tighter capital markets are forcing founders to rethink growth, efficiency, and differentiation. This session explores what the next generation of winning startups will look like in MENA, from AI-native companies and deeptech ventures to new business models, talent dynamics, and investment theses emerging across the...
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Speakers

Omar Sakr

CEO, Nawah scientific

Father of five, entrepreneur in the heart, scientist in the lab & BBQ master in every out trip. Dr. Omar Sakr is the founder and CEO of Nawah-Scientific, Africa’s biggest online destination to outsource scientific experiments in the fields of natural and biomedical sciences. He... Read More →

Sunday September 27, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Capital & Growth, Panel

3:00pm PDT

HEALTH PANEL 02

Sunday September 27, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

Sunday September 27, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

Policy & Markets, Panel

3:10pm PDT

WS 02

Sunday September 27, 2026 3:10pm - 4:10pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 3

Sunday September 27, 2026 3:10pm - 4:10pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 3

Workshops, Workshop

3:10pm PDT

WS 02

Sunday September 27, 2026 3:10pm - 4:10pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 4

Sunday September 27, 2026 3:10pm - 4:10pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 4

Workshops, Workshop

3:45pm PDT

SC PANEL 06

Sunday September 27, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Sunday September 27, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

SC, Panel

3:45pm PDT

SC PANEL 08

Sunday September 27, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

Sunday September 27, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

SC, Panel

4:20pm PDT

Data-to-Decision Intelligence: Leveraging AI for Strategic Insights

Sunday September 27, 2026 4:20pm - 5:20pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 3

This workshop explores how Ai can help professionals transform raw, unstructured data into meaningful insights that support faster, smarter, and more informed decision-making. Participants will learn practical approaches to data analysis, AI-powered tools, and techniques for extracting value from data without requiring advanced technical expertise.

Sunday September 27, 2026 4:20pm - 5:20pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 3

Workshops, Workshop

4:20pm PDT

WS 03

Sunday September 27, 2026 4:20pm - 5:20pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 4

Sunday September 27, 2026 4:20pm - 5:20pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 4

Workshops, Workshop

4:30pm PDT

BREAK

Sunday September 27, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Sunday September 27, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

BREAK, BREAK

4:30pm PDT

BREAK

Sunday September 27, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

Sunday September 27, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

BREAK, BREAK

5:00pm PDT

SC FSC 03

Sunday September 27, 2026 5:00pm - 5:15pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Sunday September 27, 2026 5:00pm - 5:15pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

SC, Fireside chat

5:00pm PDT

Corporates as Startup Customers: Unlocking the Procurement Opportunity

Sunday September 27, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

One of the most underutilized drivers of startup growth across MENA is corporate procurement. This panel explores how large organizations can become better customers of startups — unlocking procurement pathways, reducing bureaucratic friction, and creating real commercial relationships that go beyond accelerator partnerships and headline sponsorships.

Speakers

Laila Helmy

Head of Digital Transformation, First Abu Dhabi Bank Misr (FABMISR)

Sunday September 27, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

Corporate Innovation, Panel

5:15pm PDT

ARCH PANEL 01

Sunday September 27, 2026 5:15pm - 6:00pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Sunday September 27, 2026 5:15pm - 6:00pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Creative Economy & Heritage, Panel

5:30pm PDT

The Raise of AI Agent: Automating Workflows that scale

Sunday September 27, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 3

This workshop explores how AI Agents and automation tools like Make, n8n, and other AI platforms can be used to automate workflows, reduce manual work, and build scalable systems that improve productivity and business operations.

Sunday September 27, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 3

Workshops, Workshop

5:30pm PDT

WS 04

Sunday September 27, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 4

Sunday September 27, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 4

Workshops, Workshop

5:45pm PDT

ESG as an Innovation Driver, Not a Compliance Checkbox

Sunday September 27, 2026 5:45pm - 6:30pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

Companies with strong ESG orientation significantly outperform peers in innovation output. This panel reframes ESG not as a reporting burden but as a strategic lens for identifying new products, markets, and operational models — with examples from Egyptian and regional corporates leading the way.

Sunday September 27, 2026 5:45pm - 6:30pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

Corporate Innovation, Panel

6:00pm PDT

ARCH PANEL 02

Sunday September 27, 2026 6:00pm - 6:45pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Sunday September 27, 2026 6:00pm - 6:45pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Creative Economy & Heritage, Panel

6:30pm PDT

SC FSC 04

Sunday September 27, 2026 6:30pm - 6:45pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

Sunday September 27, 2026 6:30pm - 6:45pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

SC, Fireside chat

6:40pm PDT

WS 05

Sunday September 27, 2026 6:40pm - 7:40pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 4

Sunday September 27, 2026 6:40pm - 7:40pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 4

Workshops, Workshop

6:40pm PDT

WS 05

Sunday September 27, 2026 6:40pm - 7:40pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 3

Sunday September 27, 2026 6:40pm - 7:40pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 3

Workshops, Workshop

6:45pm PDT

Beyond the break-even: Strategic Growth Models for EdTech Ventures

Sunday September 27, 2026 6:45pm - 7:30pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

EdTech companies today face a major challenge in reaching break-even in a highly competitive market while adapting to the rapid rise of AI. This panel explores how these companies build sustainable business models and achieve profitability as AI reshapes how learning content is created, delivered, and consumed. Also on how nowadays EdTech companies can sustain a strategic growth, and build-up the...
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Sunday September 27, 2026 6:45pm - 7:30pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

Capital & Growth, Panel

6:45pm PDT

SC PANEL 07

Sunday September 27, 2026 6:45pm - 7:30pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Sunday September 27, 2026 6:45pm - 7:30pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

SC, Panel

7:30pm PDT

AI Skills That Pay: Unlocking the Next Generation of Freelance Opportunities

Sunday September 27, 2026 7:30pm - 8:15pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

This Panel is designed to immediately answer the following questions that every attendee has: Which AI skills can actually generate income? / how can they educate themselves to acquire these skills? / and further more How can they use these skills to access new freelance opportunities? / what are the tomorrow AI jobs for freelancers?, Highlights that AI is creating entirely new categories of...
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Sunday September 27, 2026 7:30pm - 8:15pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

AI & Emerging Tech, Panel

7:30pm PDT

SPORTS PANEL 01

Sunday September 27, 2026 7:30pm - 8:15pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Sunday September 27, 2026 7:30pm - 8:15pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Creative Economy & Heritage, Panel

8:15pm PDT

SPORTS PANEL 02

Sunday September 27, 2026 8:15pm - 9:00pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Sunday September 27, 2026 8:15pm - 9:00pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 1

Creative Economy & Heritage, Panel

8:15pm PDT

SC PANEL 09

Sunday September 27, 2026 8:15pm - 9:00pm PDT

Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

Sunday September 27, 2026 8:15pm - 9:00pm PDT
Ghurnata Community Space - Stage 2

SC, Panel

11:00am PDT

OPENING

Saturday October 3, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Saturday October 3, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Opening

12:00pm PDT

Seed Stars

Saturday October 3, 2026 12:00pm - 7:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 04: Techne Arena

Saturday October 3, 2026 12:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 04: Techne Arena

Pitching

1:00pm PDT

ECOM PNL 01

Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

eCommerce, Panel

1:00pm PDT

SC PANEL 02

Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 03: Lecture Room

Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 03: Lecture Room

SC, Panel

1:00pm PDT

Will AI Replace Founders or Create Better Ones?

Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

AI can now write code, generate products, automate workflows, and even support strategic decision-making. Does this make founders more powerful, or less necessary? This session explores who will win in an AI-driven startup ecosystem, and how entrepreneurship itself is being redefined.

Speakers

Maged Ghoneima

Cofounder & Managing Partner, M-Empire Angels

Maged Ghoneima is an Angel investor and a technology commercialization expert. Over the past 15 years, Maged has mentored hundreds of technology startups and worked with tens of scientists to commercialize their IPs. He has also created an Angel investment group that has successfully... Read More →

Samhaa Beltagy

Chief Artificial Intelligence Office, Nawy

Samhaa R. El-Beltagy is the Chief AI Officer at Nawy, where she leads the company's AI strategy and innovation agenda, driving advanced AI solutions that transform real estate technology and customer experience. She is also a Professor of Computer Science and the Founding Dean of... Read More →

Abd Elrahman Sleem

CEO, Oligence AI

ikTok Speaker MEA , Favikon partner in KSA & Egypt, ‏CEO Oligence AI, Founder IMFND academy, Instructor @Udemy, 18 years of Experience in Technical Marketing and Growth Hacking.

Mohamed Elmasry

Founder, Tactful.AI

The second act Most founder stories have one arc. Mine has three. The build (2004 – 2022) My first company was Luxor Instruments, founded in 2004 while I was still an engineering student at Minia University. A small operation in Upper Egypt building self-service internet kiosks... Read More →

Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Startup Innovation, Panel

1:00pm PDT

WS 01

Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Workshops, Workshop

1:00pm PDT

WS 01

Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Workshops, Workshop

1:00pm PDT

WS 01

Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Workshops, Workshop

1:45pm PDT

ECOM PNL 02

Saturday October 3, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

Saturday October 3, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

eCommerce, Panel

1:45pm PDT

SC PANEL 03

Saturday October 3, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 03: Lecture Room

Saturday October 3, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 03: Lecture Room

SC, Panel

1:45pm PDT

From 10 People to 2: How Ultra Lean Startups Are Being Built Today

Saturday October 3, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

AI and automation are allowing startups to build, launch, and scale with extremely small teams. What does this mean for hiring, roles, and the future of company building and can lean teams outperform traditional ones

Speakers

Ahmed Raafat

AI/ML Specialist Solutions Architect Manager, AWS UK & Ireland

Ahmed Raafat is Head of Data & AI Specialist Solutions Architects at AWS UK & Ireland, with over 20 years of experience in technology. He helps leading organisations harness AI, machine learning, cloud, and data to drive innovation and business transformation. A trusted advisor to... Read More →

Mostafa Sakr

Founder & CEO, Nancy AI

Building a Unicorn with a small team + AI agents
3x CTO for Dutch startups and an Antler Alumni.
Work experience between Egypt, India, KSA, USA and the last 9 years in the Netherlands.
First Egyptian Joined Antler.
participated for 2 years in Leading Bugaboo tech migration across 40+ countries to scale it up after acquisition by Bain Capital(180 $ Billion VC) to the next acquisition by Mubadala(302B $ VC)

... Read More →

Saturday October 3, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Startup Innovation, Panel

2:00pm PDT

M&G 01

Saturday October 3, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 08: Meet & Greet

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

Meet & Greet, Meet & Greet

2:10pm PDT

WS 02

Saturday October 3, 2026 2:10pm - 3:10pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Saturday October 3, 2026 2:10pm - 3:10pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Workshops, Workshop

2:10pm PDT

WS 02

Saturday October 3, 2026 2:10pm - 3:10pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Saturday October 3, 2026 2:10pm - 3:10pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Workshops, Workshop

2:10pm PDT

WS 02

Saturday October 3, 2026 2:10pm - 3:10pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Saturday October 3, 2026 2:10pm - 3:10pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Workshops, Workshop

2:30pm PDT

BREAK

Saturday October 3, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Saturday October 3, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

BREAK, BREAK

2:30pm PDT

BREAK

Saturday October 3, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

Saturday October 3, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

BREAK, BREAK

2:30pm PDT

BREAK

Saturday October 3, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 03: Lecture Room

Saturday October 3, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 03: Lecture Room

BREAK, BREAK

3:00pm PDT

M&G 02

Saturday October 3, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 08: Meet & Greet

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

Meet & Greet, Meet & Greet

3:00pm PDT

ECOM PNL 03

Saturday October 3, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

Saturday October 3, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

eCommerce, Panel

3:00pm PDT

HLTH PANEL 01

Saturday October 3, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Saturday October 3, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

HealthTech, Panel

3:00pm PDT

LGS PANEL 01

Saturday October 3, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 03: Lecture Room

Saturday October 3, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 03: Lecture Room

Logistics, Panel

3:20pm PDT

AI Automation Framework for Business

Saturday October 3, 2026 3:20pm - 4:20pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Speakers

Adel Heikal

Digital Marketing & Performance Manager, Pharco Corporation

Experienced Digital Performance Marketing Manager with a proven track record in driving business growth through data-driven strategies and product management. Proficient in developing scalable solutions, optimizing KPIs, and enhancing customer engagement. Skilled in MarTech, web analytics... Read More →

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

Workshops, Workshop

3:20pm PDT

WS Abdelrahman Sleem

Saturday October 3, 2026 3:20pm - 4:20pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Speakers

Abd Elrahman Sleem

CEO, Oligence AI

ikTok Speaker MEA , Favikon partner in KSA & Egypt, ‏CEO Oligence AI, Founder IMFND academy, Instructor @Udemy, 18 years of Experience in Technical Marketing and Growth Hacking.

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

Workshops, Workshop

3:20pm PDT

WS Mahmoud Taema

Saturday October 3, 2026 3:20pm - 4:20pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Speakers

Mahmoud Taema

E-Commerce Director, Spinney's Egypt

an E-commerce leader with 25 years of experience transforming retail across jewelry, grocery, and consumer goods in the Middle East & Africa. his career has been guided by one mandate: to build future-ready digital organizations that go beyond transactions to become engines of brand... Read More →

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

Workshops, Workshop

3:45pm PDT

HLTH FSC 01

Saturday October 3, 2026 3:45pm - 4:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Saturday October 3, 2026 3:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

HealthTech, Fireside chat

3:45pm PDT

SC FSC 01

Saturday October 3, 2026 3:45pm - 4:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

Saturday October 3, 2026 3:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

SC, Fireside chat

3:45pm PDT

LGS PANEL 02

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

(ALX) Stage 03: Lecture Room

Saturday October 3, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 03: Lecture Room

Logistics, Panel

4:00pm PDT

SC FSC 02

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

(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

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

SC, Fireside chat

4:00pm PDT

M&G 03

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

(ALX) Stage 08: Meet & Greet

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

Meet & Greet, Meet & Greet

4:00pm PDT

INV PANEL 01

Saturday October 3, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Saturday October 3, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Investment Track, Panel

4:15pm PDT

HLTH PANEL 02

Saturday October 3, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

Saturday October 3, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

HealthTech, Panel

4:30pm PDT

LGS FSC 01

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

(ALX) Stage 03: Lecture Room

Saturday October 3, 2026 4:30pm - 4:45pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 03: Lecture Room

Logistics, Fireside chat

4:30pm PDT

WS 04

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

(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

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

Workshops, Workshop

4:30pm PDT

WS 04

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

(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

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

Workshops, Workshop

4:30pm PDT

WS Osman Badran

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

(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Speakers

Osman Badran

CMO, LMD

A brand architect and a seasoned marketing expert with over 25 years of experience in building businesses, brands and people.

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

Workshops, Workshop

4:45pm PDT

INV FSC 01

Saturday October 3, 2026 4:45pm - 5:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Saturday October 3, 2026 4:45pm - 5:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Investment Track, Fireside chat

4:45pm PDT

SC FSC 03

Saturday October 3, 2026 4:45pm - 5:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 03: Lecture Room

Saturday October 3, 2026 4:45pm - 5:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 03: Lecture Room

SC, Fireside chat

5:00pm PDT

BREAK

Saturday October 3, 2026 5:00pm - 5:30pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 03: Lecture Room

Saturday October 3, 2026 5:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 03: Lecture Room

BREAK, BREAK

5:00pm PDT

BREAK

Saturday October 3, 2026 5:00pm - 5:30pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

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

BREAK, BREAK

5:00pm PDT

BREAK

Saturday October 3, 2026 5:00pm - 5:30pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

Saturday October 3, 2026 5:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

BREAK, BREAK

5:00pm PDT

M&G 04

Saturday October 3, 2026 5:00pm - 5:30pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 08: Meet & Greet

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

Meet & Greet, Meet & Greet

5:30pm PDT

HLTH PANEL 03

Saturday October 3, 2026 5:30pm - 6:15pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

Saturday October 3, 2026 5:30pm - 6:15pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

HealthTech, Panel

5:30pm PDT

SC PANEL 01

Saturday October 3, 2026 5:30pm - 6:15pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Saturday October 3, 2026 5:30pm - 6:15pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

SC, Panel

5:30pm PDT

WS 01

Saturday October 3, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 03: Lecture Room

Saturday October 3, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 03: Lecture Room

Workshops, Workshop

5:40pm PDT

WS 05

Saturday October 3, 2026 5:40pm - 6:40pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Saturday October 3, 2026 5:40pm - 6:40pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Workshops, Workshop

5:40pm PDT

WS 05

Saturday October 3, 2026 5:40pm - 6:40pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Saturday October 3, 2026 5:40pm - 6:40pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Workshops, Workshop

5:40pm PDT

WS 05

Saturday October 3, 2026 5:40pm - 6:40pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Saturday October 3, 2026 5:40pm - 6:40pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Workshops, Workshop

6:00pm PDT

M&G 05

Saturday October 3, 2026 6:00pm - 6:30pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 08: Meet & Greet

Saturday October 3, 2026 6:00pm - 6:30pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 08: Meet & Greet

Meet & Greet, Meet & Greet

6:15pm PDT

MRK PANEL 01

Saturday October 3, 2026 6:15pm - 7:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Saturday October 3, 2026 6:15pm - 7:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

MarketingTech, Panel

6:30pm PDT

BREAK

Saturday October 3, 2026 6:30pm - 6:40pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 03: Lecture Room

Saturday October 3, 2026 6:30pm - 6:40pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 03: Lecture Room

BREAK, BREAK

6:40pm PDT

WS 02

Saturday October 3, 2026 6:40pm - 7:40pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 03: Lecture Room

Saturday October 3, 2026 6:40pm - 7:40pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 03: Lecture Room

Workshops, Workshop

6:50pm PDT

WS 05

Saturday October 3, 2026 6:50pm - 7:50pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Saturday October 3, 2026 6:50pm - 7:50pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Workshops, Workshop

6:50pm PDT

WS 05

Saturday October 3, 2026 6:50pm - 7:50pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Saturday October 3, 2026 6:50pm - 7:50pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Workshops, Workshop

6:50pm PDT

WS 06

Saturday October 3, 2026 6:50pm - 7:50pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Saturday October 3, 2026 6:50pm - 7:50pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Workshops, Workshop

7:00pm PDT

MRK FSC 01

Saturday October 3, 2026 7:00pm - 7:15pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Saturday October 3, 2026 7:00pm - 7:15pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

MarketingTech, Fireside chat

7:00pm PDT

E-SP PANEL 01

Saturday October 3, 2026 7:00pm - 7:45pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 04: Techne Arena

Saturday October 3, 2026 7:00pm - 7:45pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 04: Techne Arena

E-sports, Panel

7:15pm PDT

MRK PANEL 02

Saturday October 3, 2026 7:15pm - 8:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Saturday October 3, 2026 7:15pm - 8:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

MarketingTech, Panel

7:40pm PDT

BREAK

Saturday October 3, 2026 7:40pm - 7:50pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 03: Lecture Room

Saturday October 3, 2026 7:40pm - 7:50pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 03: Lecture Room

BREAK, BREAK

7:45pm PDT

E-SP FSC 01

Saturday October 3, 2026 7:45pm - 8:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 04: Techne Arena

Saturday October 3, 2026 7:45pm - 8:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 04: Techne Arena

E-sports, Fireside chat

7:50pm PDT

WS 03

Saturday October 3, 2026 7:50pm - 8:50pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 03: Lecture Room

Saturday October 3, 2026 7:50pm - 8:50pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 03: Lecture Room

Workshops, Workshop

8:00pm PDT

E-SP PANEL 02

Saturday October 3, 2026 8:00pm - 8:45pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 04: Techne Arena

Saturday October 3, 2026 8:00pm - 8:45pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 04: Techne Arena

E-sports, Panel

8:00pm PDT

WS 05

Saturday October 3, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Saturday October 3, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Workshops, Workshop

8:00pm PDT

WS 06

Saturday October 3, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Saturday October 3, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Workshops, Workshop

8:00pm PDT

WS Abdelrahman Sherief

Saturday October 3, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Speakers

Abdelrahman Sherief

VP of Growth, Co-founder, Taager

Saturday October 3, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Workshops, Workshop

12:00pm PDT

Sports Education Beyond Physical Training

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

(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

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

... Read More →

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...
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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

... Read More →

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...
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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

7:00pm PDT

WS 07

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

(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Sunday October 4, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Workshops, Workshop

7:15pm PDT

GAM PANEL 02

Sunday October 4, 2026 7:15pm - 8:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

Sunday October 4, 2026 7:15pm - 8:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

Gaming, Panel

7:15pm PDT

MRK PANEL 03

Sunday October 4, 2026 7:15pm - 8:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Sunday October 4, 2026 7:15pm - 8:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

MarketingTech, Panel

8:00pm PDT

GAM FSC 01

Sunday October 4, 2026 8:00pm - 8:15pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

Sunday October 4, 2026 8:00pm - 8:15pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

Gaming, Fireside chat

8:00pm PDT

MRK FSC 02

Sunday October 4, 2026 8:00pm - 8:15pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Sunday October 4, 2026 8:00pm - 8:15pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

MarketingTech, Fireside chat

8:10pm PDT

WS 08

Sunday October 4, 2026 8:10pm - 9:10pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Sunday October 4, 2026 8:10pm - 9:10pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 05 : Multipurpose Room - Workshops A

Workshops, Workshop

8:10pm PDT

WS 08

Sunday October 4, 2026 8:10pm - 9:10pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Sunday October 4, 2026 8:10pm - 9:10pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 07: Room C - Workshops C

Workshops, Workshop

8:10pm PDT

WS 08

Sunday October 4, 2026 8:10pm - 9:10pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Sunday October 4, 2026 8:10pm - 9:10pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 06: Auditorium - Workshops B

Workshops, Workshop

8:15pm PDT

GAM PANEL 03

Sunday October 4, 2026 8:15pm - 9:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

Sunday October 4, 2026 8:15pm - 9:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 02: Small Theater

Gaming, Panel

8:15pm PDT

MRK PANEL 04

Sunday October 4, 2026 8:15pm - 9:00pm PDT

(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

Sunday October 4, 2026 8:15pm - 9:00pm PDT
(ALX) Stage 01: The Great Hall

MarketingTech, Panel

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