Under the theme "Tell Your Story," this year's summit anticipates gathering over 200 regional and international investors, 350 cutting-edge startups, and 20,000 ambitious entrepreneurs and innovators from the wider region. For the third consecutive year, RiseUp partners with the Grand Egyptian Museum, a unique venue that blends historical significance with modern dynamism and Egyptian creativity. This inspiring backdrop underscores RiseUp's dedication to propelling entrepreneurship in Egypt and the region, seamlessly integrating innovation with heritage to shape a more inclusive and integrated future.
This year's summit offers a suite of novel experiences,
including a B2B matchmaking platform designed to connect startups with relevant
solution providers, and dedicated investor matchmaking sessions linking
promising entrepreneurs with potential funders. The innovative "Pitch N
Ride" experience will allow entrepreneurs to present their ventures to
investors during exclusive car tours around the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Attendees can also explore a Creative Market showcasing local brands and
designers in fashion and home accessories, benefit from a Career Mentoring
space offering professional guidance and talent-to-opportunity connections, and
engage with a Job Fair aimed at empowering youth in their career journeys.
This year's summit will host a group of prominent speakers
from various global sectors, including Naveen Sridhar, Creative Director,
Netflix Animation Studios, Eon MacGinnis, Head of Africa, CEE & MEA,
HubSpot for Startups, Javier Villamizar, Operating Partner, SoftBank Investment
Advisers, Ageebola Owatobi, Ayuko Odudokoya, Chief Operating Officer, Africa
Technology Innovation Centers (Afrilabs) Initiative, Maha Abouelenein, CEO
& Founder, Digital & Savvy, Simon Clouzot, Creative Director, Apple
TV+; Amr Awadallah, CEO & Co-Founder, Vectara; Simon See, Chief Solution
Architect & Global Head of NVIDIA AI Technology Center, and Yasmin
Tellesem, Head of Global Content Partnerships, X (formerly known as Twitter).
In a move towards a digitally empowered future, RiseUp is
partnering with the Telda application to implement a fully cashless system
throughout the summit. This initiative underscores RiseUp's forward-thinking
approach and commitment to embracing the latest fintech solutions, solidifying
its role as a central innovation hub. Furthermore, attendees using the Telda
application to purchase summit tickets will receive a 30% discount,
highlighting the value of this partnership in delivering a seamless and
integrated experience for both entrepreneurs and investors.
Abdelhameed Sharara, Founder and CEO of RiseUp, commented:
"'RiseUp Summit 2025' has evolved into a pivotal annual strategic event,
convening the brightest minds in entrepreneurship, investment, and innovation
from across MENA. Our core objective is to catalyze collaboration among these
key players, unlocking new avenues for growth and expansion by illuminating
emerging opportunities and strategies to navigate evolving global trends and
leverage innovative resources."
He further added: "'RiseUp Summit 2025' provides a
unique and dynamic environment for entrepreneurs and investors to connect,
exchange invaluable knowledge, and forge strategic partnerships that will
propel startups towards new heights of sustainable success and continuous
growth."
As the largest gathering of entrepreneurs in the region, RiseUp Summit 2025 offers a powerful platform for knowledge sharing and the cultivation of entrepreneurial thinking through impactful partnerships that fuel the growth of regional startups and foster collaboration across the ecosystem.