AGENDA 2025

Paid Conference Free to Attend Conferences


12:00PM – 12:05PM
Supernova  
12 Oct 2025
MC Remarks
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Hall 7, Founders Space
Speakers

Big Hass Master of All Things Cool
, United Arab Emirates

12:05PM – 5:00PM
Supernova  
12 Oct 2025
Supernova Semi Finals
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Hall 7, Founders Space
5:00PM – 5:05PM
Supernova  
12 Oct 2025
End of Conference
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Hall 7, Founders Space
10:50AM – 11:00AM
Founders Space  
13 Oct 2025
MC Remarks
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Hall 7, Founders Space
Speakers

Big Hass Master of All Things Cool
, United Arab Emirates

11:00AM – 2:00PM
Founders Space  
13 Oct 2025
Supernova Semi Finals
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Hall 7, Founders Space
2:00PM – 2:45PM
Founders Space  
13 Oct 2025
Demo Day Competition | Japan Web3 Founder Challenge
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Hall 7, Founders Space
Seven startups from Japan’s Web3 ecosystem will each deliver a pitch in an official competition, with judges selecting the standout company.
Speakers

Goki Kato CEO
ANDLAW FZCO, Japan

Yusuke Hirota Founder & CEO
Neuron X Inc., Japan

Takumi Takahashi CEO
Kyuzan, Japan

Shuhei Mise CEO
Aniark FZCO, Japan

Yuma Tanimoto Co-founder & CSO
Xenea, Japan

William Metcalfe Co-Founder
Curvegrid, Japan

Cyril Bizieau COO
CREATANT, Japan

2:45PM – 3:15PM
Founders Space  
13 Oct 2025
Masterclass | Supercharge your Growth with Google Cloud
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Hall 7, Founders Space
Speakers

Ahmed Abdelkhalek Startups & VC Ecosystem - UAE & North Africa
Google Cloud, United Arab Emirates

3:30PM – 3:40PM
Founders Space  
13 Oct 2025
Welcome Speech | Create Apps Championship launch
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Hall 7, Founders Space
Speakers

Saeed AlGergawi Vice President
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, United Arab Emirates

3:40PM – 4:05PM
Founders Space  
13 Oct 2025
Create Apps Championship launch Panel 1​ | AI in Action – Accelerating Innovation Across Industries Through Mobile Solutions
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Hall 7, Founders Space
Speakers

Abdulla AlGaoud Director
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, United Arab Emirates

Stephan Muller Director of GCC
WHOOP, United Arab Emirates

Ramesh Chander Head of Developer Relations - MENA
Google, United Arab Emirates

Sidd Mantri VP of Product
Careem, United Arab Emirates

Aalia Mehreen Ahmed Features Editor
Entrepreneur Middle East, United Arab Emirates

4:05PM – 4:30PM
Founders Space  
13 Oct 2025
Create Apps Championship launch Panel 2​ | Tech Champions – From Idea to Victory: Stories from Create Apps Championship Winners​
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Hall 7, Founders Space
​This panel will feature the 4 Create Apps Championship Winners Teams from last year.
Speakers

Mariam Almarri CEO
Boom, United Arab Emirates

Mariam Alnuaimi Founder
Boom, United Arab Emirates

Joao Tapadinhas Founder & CEO
Brainy AI, United Arab Emirates

Ahmed Fouad General Manager
Rimal Tech, United Arab Emirates

Sulthana Safeer CEO & Founder
Biebite Technologies LLC F.Z, United Arab Emirates

Mina Vucic Director of Production and Multimedia
Entrepreneur Middle East, United Arab Emirates

4:30PM – 4:45PM
Founders Space  
13 Oct 2025
Book Signing of ‘Headmentals', by Rhett Power
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Hall 7, Founders Space
Join to get a preview and a free copy for yourself
Speakers

Rhett Power CEO
Accountability Inc., United States of America

4:35PM – 4:40PM
Founders Space  
13 Oct 2025
End of Conference
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Hall 7, Founders Space
11:00AM – 11:02AM
Founders Space  
14 Oct 2025
MC Remarks
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Hall 7, Founders Space
Speakers

Big Hass Master of All Things Cool
, United Arab Emirates

11:02AM – 12:45PM
Founders Space  
14 Oct 2025
Pitch Challenge | Athar+ Social Impact Challenge
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Hall 7, Founders Space
30 mins presentation + panel for Impact industries​ 1 hour Demo startups​ Challenge 1: Healthier Communities, Smarter Prevention Across Generations:​ How can we leverage technology to build scalable solutions that address community health, support healthier lifestyles and prevent chronic diseases for all age groups (children, adults, women, elderly, etc.).​ Challenge 2: Inclusive Pathways to Opportunity:​ How might we unlock new education, employment, and entrepreneurship opportunities for underrepresented groups in Abu Dhabi (youth, women, people of determination, elderly), using digital platforms, innovative financing models, etc.
Speakers

Salem Ali Alshamsi Executive Director of Social Incubation & Contracting
"Authority of Social Contribution - Ma'an", United Arab Emirates

Salma Nasser Gharama Social Entrepreneurship Division Director
"Authority of Social Contribution - Ma'an", United Arab Emirates

Fadi Ghandour​ Executive Chairman ​
Wamda Capital, United Arab Emirates

Medea Nocentini Founder & Senior Partner
"C3 - Companies Creating Change & Global Ventures", United Arab Emirates

Tyba Alqadi Community Coordinator
Elevate Ventures, United Arab Emirates

Lorena Puica Founder & CEO
Syd Life AI, United Arab Emirates

Helal Tariq Lootah Co-CEO & Co-Founder
Lune Technologies, United Arab Emirates

Hind Louiza Chitour Partner
Elevate Ventures, United Arab Emirates

12:45PM – 1:15PM
Founders Space  
14 Oct 2025
Masterclass | AI at Speed: Startup Stories with Snowflake
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Hall 7, Founders Space
Speakers

Cécil Bove RVP, Solution Engineering, Commercial
Snowflake, France

1:15PM – 2:00PM
Founders Space  
14 Oct 2025
Masterclass | Snapchat Creator & Business Best Practices
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Hall 7, Founders Space
Speakers

Aya Kalouti Snapchat Creator Partnerships Manager, MENA
Snap inc., United Arab Emirates

Jad Ziade Business Growth Manager
Snap inc., United Arab Emirates

2:00PM – 2:40PM
Founders Space  
14 Oct 2025
Masterclass​ | From Founder to Creator: The YouTube Growth Playbook
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Hall 7, Founders Space
Uncover why YouTube is the ultimate platform for startups to build authentic connections and drive sustainable, long-term growth.​ Actionable Strategies: Learn the core frameworks for finding your niche, developing a content series, and creating videos that attract and retain your ideal users.​ The Creator's Secrets: Gain invaluable, firsthand insights from a successful YouTube Creator on what it really takes to succeed, the mistakes to avoid, and the tips they wish they knew when they started.​ Tools of the Trade: Get a curated list of accessible tools and software to produce high- quality content without a Hollywood budget.​ Proven Success Stories: Be inspired by real-world examples of brands that have mastered the creator playbook to become leaders.​ This masterclass is essential for startup founders, marketing leaders, and brand managers ready to build a lasting asset for their business. Leave with the knowledge and confidence to turn your channel into your company's most powerful growth engine.
Speakers

Giannis Kollias Creative Strategy Lead
Google, United Arab Emirates

Omar Aburob Content Creator
Content Creator, United Arab Emirates

2:40PM – 3:15PM
Founders Space  
14 Oct 2025
Instagram's Reel Deal: Mastering the Art of the 3-Second Hook and Visually Stunning Edits
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Hall 7, Founders Space
Unlock the secrets to growing your Instagram with actionable best practices and discover how to leverage Edits to craft visually engaging content that captures attention and drives engagement. This session will equip you with practical tips to elevate your content and connect more deeply with your audience.
Speakers

Samer Jamal Strategic Partner Manager - Global Partnerships MENA
Meta, United Arab Emirates

3:15PM – 3:45PM
Founders Space  
14 Oct 2025
Panel​ | Alternative Banking: How Fintechs are Fueling SME Growth
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Hall 7, Founders Space
A traditional bank offers SMEs 4 main products: accounts, cards, credit and payment methods. In today’s age, multiple startups have innovated in building banking products as standalone fintech solutions. In this panel we discuss with 4 founders the impact their products had on SMEs and how such products can fuel SME growth.
Speakers

Armin Moradi CEO & Founder
Qashio, United Arab Emirates

Nauman Ali Founder & CEO
Orbii, United Arab Emirates

Mr. Imad Gharazeddine CEO
Mamo, United Arab Emirates

Bilal Abou-Diab Co-Founder & CEO
Vault Wealth, United Arab Emirates

3:45PM – 4:30PM
Founders Space  
14 Oct 2025
Workshop​ | Podcasting in the UAE: Create Smart, Stay Legal
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Hall 7, Founders Space
Everything you need to know to start and scale your podcast the right and legal way. In partnership with Law Fee, Podster, and PodClub, this explosive session breaks down the new UAE content creation regulations-what you can say, what you must register, and how to protect yourself and your brand while building a podcast empire.
Speakers

Hanan Ezzeldin Founder
The Family Hub, United Arab Emirates

Fari Zolf Founder
VIP Creations, United Arab Emirates

Slobodan Vučković Managing Director
FINCORE Digital Ltd., United Arab Emirates

Sonja Ravić Vučković Head of Legal
FINCORE Digital Ltd., United Arab Emirates

4:30PM – 4:35PM
Founders Space  
14 Oct 2025
End of Conference
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Hall 7, Founders Space
Speakers

Big Hass Master of All Things Cool
, United Arab Emirates

11:00AM – 11:05AM
Founders Space  
15 Oct 2025
MC Remarks
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Hall 7, Founders Space
Speakers

Big Hass Master of All Things Cool
, United Arab Emirates

11:05AM – 11:15AM
Founders Space  
15 Oct 2025
Host Spotlight | Business in Dubai
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Hall 7, Founders Space
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy
Speakers

Yousuf AlAli Associate Manager – Business Generations
Dubai Chambers, United Arab Emirates

11:15AM – 11:45AM
Founders Space  
15 Oct 2025
LP Panel | Building the US – MENA Investment Bridge: Mobilising Institutional Capital for Global Impact
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Hall 7, Founders Space
Speakers

Marie Karine Apollon Trustee
New York City Teachers' Retirement System, United States of America

Daniel Miller Deputy Executive Director
NYC Board of Education Retirement System, United States of America

Donald Nesbit Trustee
NYC Retirement System, United States of America

Marlon Brown Founder and CEO
Clarendon Global Partners, LLC, United States of America

Bill Liao General Partner
SOSV, Republic of Ireland

11:45AM – 12:00PM
Founders Space  
15 Oct 2025
Innovation Demo | Reimagining Document Processing: From Intelligent to Agentic
Hall 7, Founders Space
Laiye showcases its newly launched Agentic Document Processing (ADP) Platform at GITEX. Powered by vision-language and large language models, ADP automates complex, multilingual, and unstructured documents - delivering speed, accuracy and actionable insights. By democratizing document intelligence, Laiye drives efficiency and ushers in a new era of business transformation.
Speakers

Dr. Arvid Wang Chairman and CEO
Laiye, China

12:00PM – 12:15PM
Founders Space  
15 Oct 2025
Tokenisation Demo | Tokenising Creativity with Purpose: Transforming Culture into Capital
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Hall 7, Founders Space
Speakers

Patricia Karrer Founder & Lead
GAIA Culture - CAM (Center of Art & Management), Austria

12:15PM – 2:00PM
Founders Space  
15 Oct 2025
DeepTech Pitch Competition
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Hall 7, Founders Space
2:00PM – 2:05PM
Founders Space  
15 Oct 2025
End of Conference
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