NOW is the time to
#PowerThrough
!
🔹 350+ global speakers
🔹 300+ startup exhibitions
🔹 4 ZONES
🔹 Daily workshops
🔹 An unmatched networking experience
It's time for a comeback.
#POWERTHROUGH
BOOK YOUR TICKET TODAY:
📅 16.17.18 May (GEM)
After making a name for himself as a regular independent vlogger on Facebook, Ahmed El-Ghandour became the host of the most popular science web-series in the Middle East, El-Da7ee7. Go to check out the full agenda and get your ticket today to see him live!
#RiseUp17
: THE RISE OF SCALE-UPS. Sarah Heck Head of External Affairs
@stripe
Atlas, Stripe and Sharif El-Badawi Partner
@500Startups
Startups. Talk about breaking barriers. "With Stripe Atlas our goal is to eliminate all barriers and to be part of the global economy".
#ThinkHX
#RiseUp17
:
@NaguibSawiris
, Founder at Orascom Telecom Holding (and as he claimed, a party animal), says: “ANY idea that would eradicate poverty in egypt, I wouldn’t just invest a million dollars in, i’d invest 10 MILLION DOLLARS.” SO... GET STARTED, ENTREPRENEURS!
#ThinkHX
And that’s a wrap!
#RiseUpSummit19
was a sensational meeting point for thought leaders, artists, creators, entrepreneurs and stellar icons. From trailblazing TV personalities, tech tycoons, industry pioneers and visionary creators. Until next time!
One of our incredible Main Partners, the
@BritishCouncil
, are really powering our Creative Track at
#RiseUp17
this year - bringing us some incredible speakers, and really pushing the creative economy in Egypt and the MENA region forward.
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@elie_h
, founder of the Arab World’s largest music streaming platform, spoke to us on the secrets behind
@Anghami
’s massive success! Having the right mindset means understanding that every mistake you make is just one step closer to where you're supposed to be!
#RiseUp17
:
@500Startups
’
@selbadawi
: “Be humble. This is extremely difficult for an entrepreneur. How do you be bold if you’re also supposed to be humble? The number one reason startups fail is cofounder fallout, and most of it stems from the ego.”
#ThinkHX
Six years on,
#RiseUpSummit
has become the prime location for those who wish to discover and to be bold. A place where the story isn’t defined by the fall, but by how you
#RISEUP
and set forth on a
#JourneyToGrowth
. Get your tickets now at
#RiseUpSummit19
#RiseUpSummit23
LIVE: "Actors don’t view me as an actor, composers don’t view me as a composer, poets don't view me as a poet, and I’m not any of these I’m just trying to be an artist,"
@AmirEid
| Standing Tall Against All Odds
📸
@startupsceneme
“The best thing you can do is to offer your services as a volunteer. That’s the hidden agenda to penetrate the sports industry.” Zohair Ammar, President & Founder at Score Sports Consultancy Group.
#RiseUpSummit19
"We are digitizing all of Bahrain's economy. Interaction between government, business, and people will all be online."
Pakiza Abdulrahman, Manager for Startups at
@bahrainedb
.
#RiseUp18
"Never work for the job you have now. Everything you do, do for the next job. If you only work for now, to tick the box, everything's going to be half-baked."
@RaniaAlMashat
, Minister of Tourism
#RiseUp18
Too many Startups wondered what could have been if they had gotten more exposure; until Egyptian TV guru
@lameesh
got us to the mainstream media. Don’t miss an exceptional interview held by rapid rising star & influencer
@sarrahsworld
. Go to for tickets!
THE GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM— HERE WE COME! Are you ready for the summit of the decade?
BOOK YOUR TICKET NOW!
📅 16.17.18 March ✨
#STAYREAL
🎥: Excuse My Content
#RiseUpSummit23
LIVE: “When you’re on the lookout for true talent, pay attention to three main qualities: the right skillset, mindset, and attitude.” -Abdulaziz Elgammal, Co-Founder & CPO, Proteinea | Building a Deep/Bio-tech Ecosystem
#StayReal
📸
@startupsceneme
THE instigator of Digital Edutainment Content for Children across the Arab World & a
#RiseUp17
HIPO,
@badrward
of
@lamsaapp
gives his take on turning a dream into reality. With a unique vision, right skills & drive to take late night scribbles, you can reshape an entire industry!
“You still need to storytell. You don't have to give away your secrets, but you must find a way to sell your ideas to an investor before you're able to acquire a confidentiality agreement.”
Tamer Mohamed, President and CEO,
@aspectbiosys
#RiseUp18
“In this day and age, it’s better and smarter to be an entrepreneur than an investor.” Tarek Fahim, Managing Partner at Endure Capital.
#RiseUpSummit19
“As RiseUp we aim to aid startups and we saw the opportunity to do so even more efficiently by supporting and investing in Tribal Credit.”
@AboodSharara
, CEO & Cofounder of
@RiseUpSummit
THE SPEAKERS OF THE DECADE— Sometimes we save the best for last!
Learn from creatives who turn fantasy into reality— take in some amazing insights throughout the summit.
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📅16.17.18 March ✨
#STAYREAL
#RiseUpLineUp
:
@anghami
’s Elie Habib, is speaking at
#RiseUp17
about "The Tale of Anghami". We're thrilled to have him on board representing one of the summit's 20 MENA HIPOs (High Potential Startups). Catch him on December 3rd at the AUC Main Campus creative stage.
#ThinkHX
“Find out who your customers are, know who absolutely loves you. Focus on them, delight them. And they will sell your product later on."
Karim Hussein, Managing Partner, Algebra Ventures
#RiseUp18
“Addressing the gap in risk capital and entrepreneurship support for innovative startups and SMEs is essential to boosting productivity, job creation and inclusive growth.” Jean Pesme, Practice Manager of
@WorldBank
.
#RiseUpSummit19
#RiseUpSummit23
LIVE: “In order to build a startup to create a multiplier effect, always learn from your mistakes. The key is to take any problem as an opportunity” Mohamed F Aldossary, CEO & Co-founder Sary | The Multiplier Effect
#StayReal
📸
@startupsceneme
Dr. Sahar Nasr, Minister of Investment and International Cooperation, is here to give startups some encouragement and positive words:“We are very keen on listening to you and your concerns, to make sure you have the right ecosystem to grow.” We love it when our ministers
#ThinkHX
“If my government can’t create a job for me, I can, with the right tools for the first time in the evolution of human history, create my own.“
@KamranElahian
, Chairman at Global Innovation Catalyst.
#RiseUpSummit19
Saudi Venture Capital Company x RiseUp— celebrating the partner that helped us organize all dinners among speakers and partners; a true connecting force in this year’s summit.
To building many more networks together!
#TimelessInnovation
#RiseUp21
#RiseUp17
: THE FUTURE IS FEMALE.
@freihahaha
, Founder of
@Womenaco
: Businesses led by women have 31% higher rate of expected workforce growth than men and this is because women are able to delegate. They don’t try to do everything themselves.
#ThinkHX
#RiseUp17
:
@HHenyon
,
@TrkFhm
,
@SElBadawi
,
@ecubeisy
. “Everything changes once you take someone else money. You think differently, and you look at problems differently. The way you think of the money you need depends on the type of business that you want to build.”
#ThinkHX
#RiseUpSummit23
LIVE: “The prime way to get the best unit economics is sharing knowledge across borders.”
@williambaobean
, Managing Director - Partner
@Orbitstartups
| From East To West: Exploring Linkages Between South East Asia, MENA & Africa's Ecosystem
📸
@startupsceneme
The HOW NOT TO series Episode Two: our Co-Founder, Con O'Donnell, gives pointers about approaching investors. Watch and get ready for
#RiseUp17
. See full episode on our Facebook page - .
Get your tickets through the link in bio.
#ThinkHX
SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: JONATHON ORTMANS TO SPEAK AT
#RISEUPSUMMIT19
Watch
@Jortmans
as he details his
#JourneyToGrowth
, and how everyone in the ecosystem can collaborate to achieve a truly global entrepreneurial ecosystem. Get your tickets now at
Our first Review Session concluded with great input, paving the way for the future with key stakeholders. We can't wait to see more of you at the next Review Sessions for the Startup Manifesto!
#RiseUp17
: CAN AI DETECT BEAUTY? Ramzi Rizk Founder and CTO
@EyeEm
, Dan Taylor Photographer talk beauty. "I love to have conversation with my subjects, diamonds are beautiful but they don't talk back!"
#ThinkHX
We're teaming up with
@WamdaME
ومضة to make
#RiseUp17
*the* place to be to hear and share breaking news about the ecosystem. To be part of this ultimate announcement opportunity and share big news on our main stage, apply here: .
#ThinkHX