AGENDA 2025

11:55AM – 12:00PM
Global Market Spotlight  
12 Oct 2025
MC Remarks​
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Speakers

Hanane Spiers Master of Ceremonies
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12:00PM – 12:30PM
Global Market Spotlight  
12 Oct 2025
Launchpad Panel | UAE Launchpad: Investment, Innovation, and Collaboration
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What will it take to not just attract, but retain global talent in a hyper-competitive innovation economy? Converting world-class infrastructure and capital into world-class companies that scale beyond the region? What’s the critical missing piece in building an innovation-driven ecosystem, talent, technology, or trust?
Speakers

Saeed Alnofeli Vice President
in5 FZ LLC, United Arab Emirates

Nader Albastaki Managing Director
Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF), United Arab Emirates

Saeed Alfalasi Executive Director Dubai Center of AI at Dubai Future Foundation
Dubai Future Foundation, United Arab Emirates

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

Samantha Evans Managing Director, MENA
Startup Genome, United Kingdom

12:30PM – 1:10PM
Global Market Spotlight  
12 Oct 2025
Panel Discussion​ | What can we Learn from Regional PE & VCs?
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Speakers

Peji Kanani Regional Lead, MENA
Carta, United Arab Emirates

Hasan Haider Hasan Ali Founder & Managing Partner
Plus VC, Bahrain

Ksenia Zaykova Chief Communications Officer
AngelsDeck Global Ventures, United Arab Emirates

1:10PM – 1:40PM
Global Market Spotlight  
12 Oct 2025
Spotlight Panel | Shaping Tomorrow: Innovation Trends
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This panel will dive into the region’s thriving entrepreneurial landscape, focusing on the government’s pivotal role in fostering innovation, the wide range of funding options available, and the market and talent accessibility that support growth. We’ll also explore the importance of collaboration, mentorship, and education in nurturing startups, while addressing the challenges founders face in securing investment and unlocking new opportunities to drive innovation forward.
Speakers

Harrison Lung Group Chief Strategy Officer
e&, United Arab Emirates

PK Gulati Founder
Smart Start Fund, United Arab Emirates

1:40PM – 2:00PM
Global Market Spotlight  
12 Oct 2025
Case Study | Building Resilient Startup Ecosystems: Collaboration Between Investors, Corporates, and Founders
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Speakers

Ahmet Bahadir Ozdemir Co-Founder& CEO
Airalo, United Arab Emirates

Harrison Lung Group Chief Strategy Officer
e&, United Arab Emirates

Maciej Kawecki Influencer and Host
This is IT, Poland

2:00PM – 2:30PM
Global Market Spotlight  
12 Oct 2025
Brazil Spotlight​ | From Sustainability to AI: Brazil’s Startup Edge
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Speakers

Ronaldo Cohin CEO
Jade, Brazil

Samar Ghattas Founder
Hubee design, Brazil

Guilhermo Queiroz CEO
Biosolvit, Brazil

Luis Lorenzi CTO
Neokohm, Brazil

Tatiana Riera COO
ApexBrasil, Brazil

2:30PM – 2:40PM
Global Market Spotlight  
12 Oct 2025
Host Spotlight​ | Business in Dubai
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Speakers

Maurice Tanas Senior Manager - Digital Economy Ecosystem & Acceleration
Dubai Chamber Digital Economy, United Arab Emirates

2:40PM – 2:50PM
Global Market Spotlight  
12 Oct 2025
Keynote​ | Cross-Border Collaboration In Talent, Capital, And Regulatory Harmonization​
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Speakers

Bilal Abbasi General Manager Projects (Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer)
Ignite – National Technology Fund, Pakistan

2:50PM – 3:10PM
Global Market Spotlight  
12 Oct 2025
Spotlight Panel | Why Syria, Why Now?
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• Re-Emergence After 14+ Years​ • A large pool of engineers, data scientists, and developers trained in STEM disciplines​ • Resilience & Ingenuity​ • Frontier Investment Thesis
Speakers

Fares Akkad Regional MD
Meta, United Arab Emirates

Mr. Hassan Sawaf CEO
aiXplain, United States of America

Mouzafar Alwan Principal
Shorooq Partners, United Arab Emirates

Rama Chakaki President
Qatar Science & Research Park, Qatar

Mohamad Kaswani General Manager, International Markets & Partnerships
Property Finder, United Arab Emirates

3:10PM – 3:30PM
Global Market Spotlight  
12 Oct 2025
Hong Kong Spotlight​ | Driving Innovation through Collaboration and Partnerships​
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Insights on the challenges, opportunities, strategies and lessons learned by unicorns and startups expanding into the Middle East, together with the support from HKSTP to help navigate the market entry and scaling.
Speakers

Ashish Justin Co-Founder and CEO
Carnot Innovations Limited, Hong Kong

Ashvin Nair Managing Director
Lalamove, Hong Kong

Eric Tong Associate Director, Regional Parterships and Channel Development
Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

3:30PM – 3:40PM
Global Market Spotlight  
12 Oct 2025
Insights Report | Beyond Capital: Mapping the True Impact of Venture Capital in the GCC
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As capital flows accelerate across the GCC, a new benchmark is reshaping the region’s venture ecosystem; impact beyond the cheque. From AI-native funds in Dubai to platform-driven VCs in Riyadh, this keynote explores the next evolution of venture excellence where performance is no longer defined by capital deployed, but by founders empowered, markets unlocked, and innovation accelerated.
Speakers

Christopher Aw Founder
Apex Award, United States of America

3:40PM – 4:00PM
Global Market Spotlight  
12 Oct 2025
Announcement​ | Keiretsu​
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We are proud to announce the launch of KeiretsuX, a new venture studio born in theUAE by two visionary founders, dedicated to building and accelerating the next waveof groundbreaking startups. KeiretsuX represents a bold step forward in bridgingglobal capital with regional innovation - right from the heart of the UAE.​
Speakers

Mahmood Jassim President Chapter MENA
Keiretsu Forum MENA, United States of America

Abdulla Al Ashram Co-founder & Board Member
KeiretsuX, United Arab Emirates

4:00PM – 4:05PM
Global Market Spotlight  
12 Oct 2025
End of Conference
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10:30AM – 10:45AM
Global Market Spotlight  
13 Oct 2025
Arrival and Networking​
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10:45AM – 11:00AM
Global Market Spotlight  
13 Oct 2025
MC Remarks & Opening Remarks​
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Speakers

PK Gulati Founder
Smart Start Fund, United Arab Emirates

Bashar Kilani Founder & Managing Director
AI360 Innovations, United Arab Emirates

Raed Hafez CEO
elGrocer by Smiles, United Arab Emirates

Carlina Marani Managing Director EMEA
Accenture, United Arab Emirates

11:00AM – 12:30PM
Global Market Spotlight  
13 Oct 2025
Pitch Competition​
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Speakers

Zahra Zayat CCO
e& life, United Arab Emirates

Danial . VP MEA Technology and Solutions
Nokia Solutions and Networks, United Arab Emirates

12:30PM – 12:45PM
Global Market Spotlight  
13 Oct 2025
Winner Announcement & Closing Remarks ​
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Speakers

PK Gulati Founder
Smart Start Fund, United Arab Emirates

Carlina Marani Managing Director EMEA
Accenture, United Arab Emirates

Raed Hafez CEO
elGrocer by Smiles, United Arab Emirates

Bashar Kilani Founder & Managing Director
AI360 Innovations, United Arab Emirates

1:00PM – 1:05PM
Global Market Spotlight  
13 Oct 2025
MC Remarks​
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1:05PM – 1:10PM
Global Market Spotlight  
13 Oct 2025
India Central Introduction
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Speakers

PK Gulati Founder
Smart Start Fund, United Arab Emirates

1:10PM – 1:30PM
Global Market Spotlight  
13 Oct 2025
Opening Keynote | From Trade to Tech: The India-UAE Innovation & Growth Story
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Tracing the journey from traditional trade ties to today’s technology-driven collaborations, this session explores how India and the UAE are shaping a shared future of innovation. It will highlight the evolving partnerships fueling entrepreneurship, investment, and digital transformation across both nations.
Speakers

Satish Kumar Sivan Consul General of India to Dubai and the Northern Emirate
, India

1:30PM – 1:45PM
Global Market Spotlight  
13 Oct 2025
Keynote​ | The India Opportunity: Investing in the World’s Fastest-Growing Innovation Economy
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India stands at the forefront of global growth, driven by a booming startup ecosystem, digital adoption, and a young talent base. This session examines the opportunities for investors to participate in one of the most dynamic innovation economies worldwide, where scale meets speed.
1:45PM – 1:55PM
Global Market Spotlight  
13 Oct 2025
Ministerial Talk​
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Speakers

Hon. Priyank Kharge Minister for Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology, and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj
Government of Karnataka, India

1:55PM – 2:15PM
Global Market Spotlight  
13 Oct 2025
Fireside Chat​ | Twice a Unicorn, Always a Market Shaper: Platforms Redefining the Future​
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Abhay Singhal shares how InMobi has continuously redefined markets, from pioneering mobile advertising to shaping the future of digital platforms. A conversation on spotting inflection points, scaling with purpose, and staying a market shaper in every era.
Speakers

PK Gulati Founder
Smart Start Fund, United Arab Emirates

Abhay Singhal Co-Founder & CEO
Inmobi, India

2:15PM – 2:45PM
Global Market Spotlight  
13 Oct 2025
Panel Discussion | India as the Talent Hub of the World
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India is emerging as the world’s largest reservoir of young, skilled talent, powering innovation and growth across global industries. This session explores how education, technology, and global linkages are turning India into the talent engine of the 21st century.
Speakers

Aby Sam Thomas Editor in Chief
Inc. Arabia, United Arab Emirates

Siddhartha Ahluwalia Managing Partner
Neon Fund, India

Akshay Chaturvedi Founder & CEO
Leverage, India

Ankit Oberoi Founder
Oberoi Expeditions, United Arab Emirates

2:45PM – 3:00PM
Global Market Spotlight  
13 Oct 2025
Keynote​ | India’s Digital Payments Revolution: Lessons for the World
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India has transformed the way money moves, building one of the most inclusive and scalable digital payment systems in the world. This session explores the innovations, policies, and partnerships behind this success, and the global lessons it offers for creating cashless, connected economies.
Speakers

Anubhav Sharma Deputy Chief – Business Development and Partnerships
NPCI International Payments Ltd. (NIPL), India

3:00PM – 3:15PM
Global Market Spotlight  
13 Oct 2025
Fireside Chat​
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Speakers

Dr. N. Manjula, IAS Secretary to Government, Kannada & Culture Department, Ex-officio Managing Director (K-RIDE)
Government of Karnataka, India

Hanane Spiers Master of Ceremonies
-, United Arab Emirates

3:15PM – 3:45PM
Global Market Spotlight  
13 Oct 2025
Panel Discussion | What’s Next for India’s Startup Ecosystem?
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India’s startup landscape is maturing, with more companies scaling globally, achieving profitability, and heading towards IPOs. This panel explores how founders, investors, and innovators are navigating this new phase of growth, while shaping the ecosystem’s next wave of opportunities.
Speakers

PK Gulati Founder
Smart Start Fund, United Arab Emirates

Vikram Gupta Founder and Managing Partner
IvyCap Ventures Advisors Private Limited, India

Rajesh Sawhney Founder & General Partner
GFS Accelerator, India

Alok Mittal Co-Founder& Executive Chairman
Indifi Technologies, India

Shanti Mohan Founder & CEO
LetsVenture Technologies, India

3:45PM – 4:05PM
Global Market Spotlight  
13 Oct 2025
Fireside Chat​ | Building the Operating System for Indian Agriculture
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From supply chains to farmer services, Indian agriculture is undergoing a digital transformation at scale. This session explores how technology-driven platforms are streamlining inputs, markets, and advisory, creating a holistic “operating system” that empowers millions of farmers and reshapes agri-business.
Speakers

Amit Nayak Vice President
HAMA MEA, United Arab Emirates

Shashank Kumar CEO
Green Agrevolution Pvt. Ltd, India

4:05PM – 4:35PM
Global Market Spotlight  
13 Oct 2025
Panel Discussion | Building Support Systems for Innovation Ecosystem
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From idea to IPO, startups need more than just funding, they need mentorship, talent pipelines, policy backing, and market access. This session brings together the key enablers of India’s innovation ecosystem to explore how we can build robust, interconnected support systems that scale with ambition.
Speakers

Mayank Varyani General Manager
AngelSpark, United Arab Emirates

Salil Kapoor Founder & Chief Mentor
Venture Access Labs, India

Anoop Ambika CEO
Kerala Startup Mission, India

Vanitha Venugopal CEO
Tamil Nadu Technology Hub, India

Mahavir Pratap Sharma Chair
The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), India

4:35PM – 4:55PM
Global Market Spotlight  
13 Oct 2025
Fireside Chat​ | From Campuses to Startups: The IEDC Journey at KSUM
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Kerala’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centres (IEDCs) have become fertile grounds for nurturing student innovators into startup founders. This session highlights the journey of transforming campus ideas into thriving ventures, and the role of structured support in building a culture of entrepreneurship.
Speakers

Anoop Ambika CEO
Kerala Startup Mission, India

5:10PM – 5:40PM
Global Market Spotlight  
13 Oct 2025
Panel Discussion​ | Beyond Bharat: The UAE as a Launchpad for Global Expansion
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As Indian startups mature, the UAE is emerging as a strategic first step for global growth. This panel discusses why the region offers unique advantages, access to capital, diverse markets, and global connectivity and how startups are leveraging it to scale beyond India.
Speakers

Rohit Dev Managing Director
Ideas91 FZCO, United Arab Emirates

Ramana Kumar CEO - Middle East
Paytm, India

12:00PM – 12:05PM
Global Market Spotlight  
14 Oct 2025
MC Remarks​
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Speakers

Hanane Spiers Master of Ceremonies
-, United Arab Emirates

12:05PM – 12:35PM
Global Market Spotlight  
14 Oct 2025
Chile Spotlight​ | Global Solutions for Key Industries​
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ProChile, together with distinguished guests, will host a dynamic panel discussion at Expand North Star 2025 in Dubai. The session will explore innovative global solutions shaping key industries, emphasizing how Chilean startups and disruptive technologies are driving transformation worldwide. In addition to the discussion, each participant will address two key questions, providing deeper insights into their perspectives. This will ensure a highly engaging exchange on the intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry needs, with contributions from Chile and beyond. Attendees will gain a forward looking view of how Chilean (& UAE) startups are tackling critical challenges and creating scalable opportunities for global markets.
Speakers

Ignacio Fernández General Director
ProChile, Chile

Mario Terraza Founder
WM Technologies, Chile

Maurice Tanas Senior Manager - Digital Economy Ecosystem & Acceleration
Dubai Chamber Digital Economy, United Arab Emirates

Pablo A Zamora President
Fundación Chile, Chile

Sharif Chacoff Trade Commissioner
ProChile, Chile

12:35PM – 12:50PM
Global Market Spotlight  
14 Oct 2025
Startup Spotlight​ | From Vision to Global Launchpad: How the UAE’s Startup Ambition is Powering Entrepreneurs Worldwide
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As the UAE sets its sights on becoming the "Startup Capital of the World," this session explores how global entrepreneurs, accelerators, VCs, and innovation hubs can leverage the UAE’s strategic infrastructure, supportive policy, and borderless ambition. From streamlined licensing and capital access to cross-border scaling support, discover how founders from any part of the world can turn their startup vision into global impact, powered by the UAE.
Speakers

Muna Alawar Director Partner & Channel Marketing - SoHo & SME Segment
du, United Arab Emirates

12:50PM – 1:10PM
Global Market Spotlight  
14 Oct 2025
Moldova Spotlight​ | Moldova Built a €1 Billion Tech Ecosystem with Just One Policy Tool
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Speakers

Marina Bzovîi Director
Moldova Innovation Technology Park (MITP), Moldova

1:10PM – 1:25PM
Global Market Spotlight  
14 Oct 2025
Spotlight​ | Building Europe’s Next Wave of Digital Powerhouses​
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• Growing hub for engineering talent, mission-critical software and deep-tech innovation​ • Why regulatory compliance, security standards, and trust frameworks are critical​ • Europe’s rise as the “AI Factory Belt” powering the region’s global competitiveness​
Speakers

Georgi Sokolov COO
Wiser Technology, Bulgaria

Irina Obushtarova Co-founder & Strategic Advisor
The Recursive, Bulgaria

1:25PM – 2:00PM
Global Market Spotlight  
14 Oct 2025
Spotlight Panel​ | The Next Wave of PropTech Investment
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Speakers

Karim Helal Vice Chairman
DXB PropTech, United Arab Emirates

Klaus-Michael Christensen Co-founder & CIO
SedAI AG, Switzerland

Daniel Radwansky CEO & Co-Founder
StegX GmbH, Germany

Hans Henrik Christensen Vice Chairman
Dtec FZCO, United Arab Emirates

2:00PM – 2:20PM
Global Market Spotlight  
14 Oct 2025
Spotlight Panel​ | Building a Data Economy from the Isle of Man
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Join Lyle Wraxall, CEO of Digital Isle of Man, and John Bottega, President of the EDM Association, as they unveil how the Isle of Man is creating the Data Asset Foundation a world’s first legal framework that transforms data into a formally recognised, investable asset class.​ Learn how the Data Asset Foundation enables companies to unlock new revenue streams, attract investment, and gain a competitive edge in the data-driven economy.
Speakers

Lyle Wraxall Chief Executive
Digital Isle of Man, United Kingdom

John Bottega President
EDM Association, United States of America

2:20PM – 2:50PM
Global Market Spotlight  
14 Oct 2025
Fireside Chat​ | Beyond Growth: Building Resilience at Scale
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In today’s fast-moving fintech landscape, growth alone is no longer enough — resilience is what ensures longevity. This fireside chat will explore how leading scale- ups are balancing rapid expansion with operational agility, robust technology foundations, and trusted data-driven decision-making. The session will provide an insider’s perspective on building a business that can not only grow, but also adapt, thrive, and sustain impact at scale.
Speakers

Yamen Tabakh Head of Financial Data Systems
Equiti Securities Currencies, United Arab Emirates

Umar Khan Head of Grow for Scale-ups - EMEA North & Middle East
SAP, United Kingdom

2:50PM – 3:30PM
Global Market Spotlight  
14 Oct 2025
Investor Panel​ | The Next Capital Magnet: Why Investors Are Betting on Emerging Global South?
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The Global South is fast becoming the next frontier for sustainable, long-term investment. This session brings together leading investors from venture capital, private equity, and corporate innovation to unpack why capital is flowing southward and how investors are balancing outsized opportunities with geopolitical and regulatory risks. • Re-evaluating risk vs. return in emerging markets • Flexible mandates: adapting investment strategies to diverse market conditions • Transaction value, VC returns, and exit pathways in the Global South​
Speakers

Amoye Henry Managing Partner
FoundHers Ventures, Canada

Pietro Peligra CEO
RS Productions, Italy

Ben Solomon Founder & CEO
FedTech, United States of America

Luis Alberto Rodriguez Founder & CEO
Dapper, Colombia

Bill Liao General Partner
SOSV, Republic of Ireland

3:30PM – 4:00PM
Global Market Spotlight  
14 Oct 2025
EIC Spotlight Panel​ | How EIC Backs Global Breakthrough Innovation – €10.1 billion budget to support early-stage research to scaling start-ups and SMEs
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Speakers

Stéphane Ouaki Director, EISMEA
European Innovation Council, Belgium

Dr. Hedi Karray • EIC Programme Manager for Artificial Intelligence
European Innovation Council, Belgium

Samantha Evans Managing Director, MENA
Startup Genome, United Kingdom

Craig Prunty VP Marketing
SiPearl, France

4:00PM – 4:20PM
Global Market Spotlight  
14 Oct 2025
Investor Session​ | The Next Capital Magnet: Why Investors Are Betting on Emerging Global South?
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The Global South is fast becoming the next frontier for sustainable, long-term investment. This session brings together leading investors from venture capital, private equity, and corporate innovation to unpack why capital is flowing southward and how investors are balancing outsized opportunities with geopolitical and regulatory risks.​ • Re-evaluating risk vs. return in emerging markets​ • Flexible mandates: adapting investment strategies to diverse market conditions​ • Transaction value, VC returns, and exit pathways in the Global South
Speakers

Yelzhan Kushekbayev Partner
MA7 Ventures, Kazakhstan

5:30PM – 5:40PM
Global Market Spotlight  
14 Oct 2025
Keynote Address | Capacity building for the Knowledge Economy Era
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From architecting HP’s global education programs to pioneering EdTech solutions that reach millions, this visionary leader will share how technology and purpose can converge to support future skilling and social impact - paving the way for transformation in STEM education, the touchstone of the information and knowledge economy era.​ ​
Speakers

Mayank Dhingra Director & Global Head, Education Business & Strategy
HP, United Arab Emirates

11:00AM – 11:02AM
Global Market Spotlight  
15 Oct 2025
MC Remarks
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11:02AM – 11:15AM
Global Market Spotlight  
15 Oct 2025
Cyber E71 Awareness Session
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Speakers

Simon Reiniche Founder and Managing Director
Innixus, Switzerland

Khalifa Alhammadi Manager
CyberE71, United Arab Emirates

11:15AM – 12:00PM
Global Market Spotlight  
15 Oct 2025
Workshop​ | Reshaping the Customer Experience through Agentic AI
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Speakers

Yassine El Qandili CEO Middle East - NBA consulting SalesFroce Consulting - CX - Datab-AI
CyberE71, United Arab Emirates

12:00PM – 12:15PM
Global Market Spotlight  
15 Oct 2025
Panel​ | ​Canada Innovation and Venture Ecosystems Go Global​
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Speakers

Jennifer Blandos Founder & CEO
Female Fusion Network, United Arab Emirates

Sonia Gokhale Co-Founder & General Partner
VentureSouq, United Arab Emirates

Fahad Ali Global Head of Growth and Partnerships, Canada Startup Association
Canada Startup Association, Canada

Aziz Mulay-Shah Managing Director
Global Communications Agency Middle East, United Arab Emirates

12:15PM – 12:30PM
Global Market Spotlight  
15 Oct 2025
Spotlight | Why Portugal? ​
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• Why Portugal is a leading European destination for startups?​ • How we support startups, investors and companies in expanding to Portugal?​ • Portuguese Startup Showcase: Bridgein​
Speakers

Inês Serrão Incubation Portfolio Manager
Unicorn Factory Lisboa, Portugal

12:30PM – 12:40PM
Global Market Spotlight  
15 Oct 2025
Performance
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12:40PM – 1:40PM
Global Market Spotlight  
15 Oct 2025
Spotlight Panel​ | AGCC X DMCC: DeepTech Korea Pitch Competition
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Organized by AGCC in partnership with DMCC, this on-stage pitch competition at Expand NorthStar spotlights the next wave of breakthrough technologies. Top Korean deep tech startups present their cutting-edge solutions, giving investors, corporates, and ecosystem leaders an exclusive opportunity to discover transformative ideas and explore collaboration in AI, robotics, biotech, and more.
1:50PM – 2:50PM
Global Market Spotlight  
15 Oct 2025
Pitch Demo​ | Palestine Spotlight​ ​
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2:40PM – 2:45PM
Global Market Spotlight  
15 Oct 2025
End of Conference​
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