Middle East Future Summit (2nd Annual)

The tech ecosystems in the region are gaining new found momentum and support from global stakeholders. What will the tech hubs of the Middle East look like? What startup ecosystem foundations need to be built to support entrepreneurial innovation? This year’s program will focus on galvanizing local, diaspora, and international tech stakeholders towards reframing the Middle East tech landscape and prepare it for a new era of tech innovation. The theme is “Resilience & Progress: Adapting, Innovating, and Thriving in a Changing World”.

The program is a part of a regional series powered by the Global Startup Ecosystem (GSE). With the successful launch of annual programs such as the Africa Future Summit, Caribbean Future Summit, Europe Future Summit, Latin America Future Summit, the launch of the Middle East Future Summit comes with an added layer of urgency as the region strategizes on diversifying its economy during a global pandemic that has hit tourism economies the hardest. The program structure is action packed with workshops, panels, keynotes,networking sessions and more.

Previous speakers included:

1. Christine Ntim: CEO, Global Startup Ecosystem
2. Mohammad Zaki: Al Khabbaz Territory Sales Manager, Oracle
3. Sid Mohasseb Entrepreneur Philosopher: Founder | Investor | Innovator | University Professor, University of Southern California
4. Dr. Belal Mahmoud AlWadi Assistant Professor - Entrepreneurship & Innovation | Al-Zaytoonah University Of Jordan
5. Abe Seksek: CEO, Rainmaking, MENA and Africa
6. Dennis Yu: CEO, BlitzMetrics
7. Einstein Ntim: Chair, Global Startup Ecosystem
8. Lucas Dipietrantonio: CEO, DARKROOM
9. Dr. Jonathan Doerr: Co-Founding Partner, ANTLER MENAP
10. Gergana Abdulrahman: Co-Founder and CEO, WILD FABRIK
11. Fatema Al Attar: Product Manager, SQUARELY
12. Manuel Rocamora: Senior Advisor | Carbonless KSA
13. Abdallah Harfouch: Founder , EcoLearn & Alpha Universe Group
14. Paul Dawalibi: CEO, Holodeck Ventures
15. David Greg Antwi: ESL Tutor and Communication Enthusiast

To join this multi year initiative, please . For more information on tickets, sponsorships, and partnerships, please email the team at [email protected] .

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Location TBA, Location TBA, New York, United States