Sharjah
Entrepreneurship
Festival
- Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park
Join a community of thought-provoking entrepreneurs, creators & changemakers from around the world.
“This year, our theme, ’Our Shared Canvas’ encapsulates the essence of entrepreneurship and how entrepreneurs have the capacity to positively transform lives across the world. At the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival, we recognize that each one of us adds value through our contributions, and it is through collaboration and a strong sense of community that we shape the future.”
Key Speakers
Our speakers this year are revolutionary leaders and industry experts who will take the stage with one goal in mind: to show you how to maximize your potential and inspire a lasting impact on the world.
SEF IN NUMBERS
Key Stages
The Impact Stage is where the top global and local speakers will be hosted to share their personal journeys and wisdom.
The Community Stage facilitates collaboration within the local and regional entrepreneurial community through top local and regional success stories while also offering hands-on workshops.
At the heart of the festival lies the Creative Zone, which is where you will elevate your weekend with live performances from global and local top talents.
Why Attend
Startups & Entrepreneurs
The Investors Lounge provides the space and opportunity for you to have one on one conversations with some of the leading investors including innovators and founders. Our aim is simple yet invaluable: to enable partnerships that drive the growth of promising ventures.
This is where you will meet and interact with the influential and trailblazing key Sharjah entities contributing to the entrepreneurship ecosystem and Sharjah’s economy. If you are looking for the chance to network with the Emirate’s biggest Sharjah entities, then it’s just the place for you. Engage with Sheraa startups—tomorrow’s innovators—and immerse yourself in a rich environment of ideas and ambition. For those looking to start their own business, this is the place dedicated to guiding and propelling your entrepreneurial journey forward!
Curious Changemakers
SEF gives you the space and the atmosphere to network with a diverse community of individuals who share a sense of purpose with you. Here, you will forge invaluable connections in dedicated spaces like the Investors Lounge, the Community Zone and much more among others with thought-provoking ideas and entrepreneurial spirits.
Knowledge exchange is part of our core, yet at the heart of the festival lies the Creative Zone, which is where you will elevate your weekend with live performances from global and local top talents.
Students
Hear from global innovators about what the future might look like, the skills you’ll need, and how to pave your own way. It’s a chance to get practical advice and inspiration straight from the experts. Embrace their talks as tools for success and societal change, crafting a limitless future.
Content Creators
Unleash your creative genius with a wide range of workshops in the creative economy. You’ll dive into hands-on sessions, learn from industry experts, and discover the secrets to crafting captivating content that stands out. Whether you’re an aspiring creator or a seasoned pro, our workshops are your passport to unlocking your full creative potential. Join us at SEF and let your imagination run wild!