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The largest startups event and gathering for entrepreneurship enthusiasts in the MENA region, RiseUp Summit, is back with yet another edition at The Grand Egyptian Museum! The networking opportunity that everyone is looking forward to is just around the corner as global speakers and the most up-and-coming startups from all corners of the world come together on the 16th, 17th, and 18th of May. Here is everything you need to know about Rise Up’s upcoming edition.

RiseUp Summit 2024 is back with a range of features designed to help startups reap the maximum benefit as they #PowerThrough a difficult economic period. With an impressive lineup of speakers, startups, and workshops every day of the event, the opportunities are unlimited. Some of the most widely anticipated speakers include Fadi Ghandour (Founder of Aramex and Executive Chairman of Wamda Capital), El Waili (the renowned music producer), Hisham Kharma (music composer and producer), Dina Ghabbour (renowned investor and host of the W podcast), Daniel Gonzales lll (Pixar animator), and many more.

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Attendees will get to explore RiseUp Summit ‘24’s program along with six innovative features debuting in this year’s edition. With various collaborations, make sure not to miss out on these features curated to be a life-changing experience for everyone:

• 350+ global speakers
• 300 startup exhibitions throughout the weekend
• Daily workshops with some of the leading experts in the world
• Service Matchmaking, powered by Unlock, a services matchmaking feature connecting service providers to anyone looking for leading professionals in each industry
• Networking spaces among the region’s most passionate players

And the whole summit is powered by an AI chatbot powered by Widebot!

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Startups are also provided with exclusive features such as investor matchmaking (powered by Ariika), mentor matchmaking, and talent matchmaking (powered by Wuzzuf), as well as a brand new satellite event: Startup Padel Cup, a tournament between startups and investors as a fun way to break the ice.
RiseUp has also scattered several innovative features throughout the venue:

Take a futuristic leap with RiseUp and 5DVR at the Through The Years Virtual Reality Experience, offering attendees a journey through the evolution of the summit. A satellite event sponsored by Trifactory Run, the Sports Business Brunch includes a business walkathon and sportspreneurship panels.

With these six cool features, RiseUp Summit continues to push the boundaries of innovation and collaboration in the entrepreneurial landscape.

Book your ticket now through this link.