THE LARGEST ENTREPRENUERSHIP FESTIVAL IN THE REGION
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Jan 31, 2026
12:10 pm
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12:30 pm
MENA's 2026 Startup Ecosystem: Current State and Future Trends
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A deep dive into the region’s evolving startup ecosystem, from capital flows and founder trends to sectoral shifts and scaling challenges. Powered by insights from Carta, this session unpacks where MENA’s venture landscape stands today and where it’s heading in 2026 and beyond.
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8 Dec
2:30 - 4:00PM
Fireside chat
MENA's 2026 Startup Ecosystem: Current State and Future Trends
How platforms like Reddit shaped the digital public square—and what’s next for communities in an AI-driven era.
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ALEXIS OHANIAN
Founding Partner, Seven Seven Six | Co-founder, Reddit
H.E. Omar binSultan Al Olama
Minister of State for AI, Digital Economy, and Remote Work, UAE
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Elie Habib
Founding Partner, Seven Seven Six | Co-founder, Reddit
8 Dec
2:30 - 4:00PM
Fireside chat
MENA's 2026 Startup Ecosystem: Current State and Future Trends
How platforms like Reddit shaped the digital public square—and what’s next for communities in an AI-driven era.
Explore Stage
SPEAKER
ALEXIS OHANIAN
Founding Partner, Seven Seven Six | Co-founder, Reddit
H.E. Omar binSultan Al Olama
Minister of State for AI, Digital Economy, and Remote Work, UAE
Moderator
Elie Habib
Founding Partner, Seven Seven Six | Co-founder, Reddit
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