February 11 - 12, 2020Dubai Internet City
DUBAI February 23-24 2022
DUBAI
February 23-24 2022
Welcoming attendees to Step 2022, and talking about Step latest projects and upcoming plans
Welcoming attendees and opening the digital track with a brief about the day, and highlight topics that will be discussed.
Welcoming attendees and opening the future track with a brief about the day, and highlight topics that will be discussed.
Bringing in the regulators and key stakeholders that have been playing a major role in shaping up the startup ecosystem…
Bringing in the regulators and key stakeholders that have been playing a major role in shaping up the startup ecosystem over the past 10 years in the MENA region, to discuss changes and future projections.
The transportation system is on the verge of being completely revolutionized, autonomous vehicles offer an opportunity to transform the system…
The transportation system is on the verge of being completely revolutionized, autonomous vehicles offer an opportunity to transform the system into becoming more inclusive and accessible, and will have a direct impact on defining new regulations realated to energy and societal requirements.
Talking about the adoption of AI and machine learning in making startups more efficient, the role of founders in implementing…
Talking about the adoption of AI and machine learning in making startups more efficient, the role of founders in implementing AI and how to empower employees to use it.
Discussing the route to IPO in the MENA region, how founders need to calculate their exits and pick their options.…
Discussing the route to IPO in the MENA region, how founders need to calculate their exits and pick their options. Understanding the state of IPO market in the region, and why SPACs could be an option to consider. Laying down the pros and cons of both options and challenges to expect in the process.
Creators becoming founders, and brands going after creators.
With streaming and on demand content being the go to for most internet users, the demand is expected to stay…
With streaming and on demand content being the go to for most internet users, the demand is expected to stay on the rise, and streaming services have a huge challenge to overcome, how and what's the ideal solution to fullfill this increased demand worldwide?
Global investors have been showing great interest in emerging market startups. Currently, most VCs refer to markets like MENA as…
Global investors have been showing great interest in emerging market startups. Currently, most VCs refer to markets like MENA as ‘emerging’ but some experts project that it will become the dominant source of investment flows. Talking about the advantages that emerging markets have over other markets, important factors to consider when investing in certain countries and challenges.
Building charging stations, and having an electricity grid that can support the additional demand for electricity as the Electric Vehicle…
Building charging stations, and having an electricity grid that can support the additional demand for electricity as the Electric Vehicle adoption increases, is a whole conversation in the automotive industry. Mechanics talent
Bringing founders that fundraised and VCs to debate against founders that bootstrapped, and discuss honest opinions about bootstrapping vs fundraising.…
Bringing founders that fundraised and VCs to debate against founders that bootstrapped, and discuss honest opinions about bootstrapping vs fundraising. Why and why not? When and when not?
With a lot more privacy concerns, what are advertisers doing to break through their users' data and tailor to the…
With a lot more privacy concerns, what are advertisers doing to break through their users' data and tailor to the right audience? How advertisers working around the new web?
Market size and potential integrations
Buy now pay later, peer-2-peer lending, and digital payments. All new and rising payment models are having a huge impact…
Buy now pay later, peer-2-peer lending, and digital payments. All new and rising payment models are having a huge impact on consumers' shopping behaviors, and pushing retailers outside their comfort zone. Discussing the changes that retailers have to adapt to and strategies on being proactive in their strategies.
The role of AI in setting stable grounds for any startup is important, and what's more important is knowing where…
The role of AI in setting stable grounds for any startup is important, and what's more important is knowing where to implement AI in your business and how to make the best use of the data generated. Discussing AI strategies to boost grown, scalability and success for startups.
Welcoming attendees and opening the wellness track with a brief about the day, and highlight topics that will be discussed.
Welcoming attendees and opening day two of the wellness track with a brief about the day, and highlight topics that…
Welcoming attendees and opening day two of the wellness track with a brief about the day, and highlight topics that will be discussed.
The rise of health awareness and healthy lifestyles increased the trend of growing one's own food, talking about tools, benefits,…
The rise of health awareness and healthy lifestyles increased the trend of growing one's own food, talking about tools, benefits, and overall effect of home grown foods on the economy.
Clubhouse, Twitter space, Facebook Audio, and other solutions came out during the pandemic and created a huge buzz, but not…
Clubhouse, Twitter space, Facebook Audio, and other solutions came out during the pandemic and created a huge buzz, but not for long; why? And how will social audio look like in the future because it's for sure here to stay, just not in the current model that's being followed?
Audio and video consumption has been on the rise more than ever. How can creators monetise their content in the…
Audio and video consumption has been on the rise more than ever. How can creators monetise their content in the current media consumer culture?
Looking into the short term and long term solutions that can be implemented in the MENA region to reduce carbon…
Looking into the short term and long term solutions that can be implemented in the MENA region to reduce carbon emission.
Discussing the rising awareness of women's health in emerging markets, the sub-sectors, and the role technology is playing in promoting…
Discussing the rising awareness of women's health in emerging markets, the sub-sectors, and the role technology is playing in promoting women's wellness across all areas.
Deep breathing has been proven scienctifically to be an effective tool to reducing stress and keeping human beings in check…
Deep breathing has been proven scienctifically to be an effective tool to reducing stress and keeping human beings in check with their mental and physical states. The science of breathwork goes a long way and in this session we will reveal some of the most interesting findings.
Podcasting may look like a trend, especially after the pandemic, but it really is more than that. Podcasting is about…
Podcasting may look like a trend, especially after the pandemic, but it really is more than that. Podcasting is about establishing relationships that matter with guests and listeners and building communities. How to do that while still being able to monetize audio content?
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Seeing the benefit of open banking is one thing and implementing it is another, there's a major struggle in implementing…
Seeing the benefit of open banking is one thing and implementing it is another, there's a major struggle in implementing the right strategies and developing the right products and services to access consumers data at low cost and in a way that's suited to the needs to consumers. Discussing solutions and regulations.
It's always a question when a VC invests in a startup and increases it's valuation or when a startup fundraises…
It's always a question when a VC invests in a startup and increases it's valuation or when a startup fundraises based on a valuation claimed by its founders. How determining valuations should really work?
Data is great, but it won't work itself. Speaking with Data officers on the importance of collecting data and how…
Data is great, but it won't work itself. Speaking with Data officers on the importance of collecting data and how to make the best use of it for the best of the brand. Transformation and Evolution.
Job opportunities, play to earn and many more.
Tech tools that support founders in managing remote teams and ensure productivity. What's needed? What's expected? And what are the…
Tech tools that support founders in managing remote teams and ensure productivity. What's needed? What's expected? And what are the ideal strategies to put together remote teams?
How are stress and fitness tracking devices and apps changing our lives?
Talking about building the habit of home made meals and healthy diets outside of the mainstream diet concept.
The importance of experience for a brand to stand out and build a loyal community. Discussing types of experiences and…
The importance of experience for a brand to stand out and build a loyal community. Discussing types of experiences and what strategies brands have to follow to attract the right consumers.
What does it take to build a modern brand matching the changing consumers tastes and catching on the ongoing trends.…
What does it take to build a modern brand matching the changing consumers tastes and catching on the ongoing trends. Bringing Chief brand officers to the discussion.
Discussing the evolution of security strategies, understanding advanced cyber attacks, and the solutions that are being offered for users' protection.
When technologies emerge it's a matter of trial and error with the early adopters in the space. Having a conversation…
When technologies emerge it's a matter of trial and error with the early adopters in the space. Having a conversation with the crypto leaders to discuss the challenges are facing with regulators to build a crypto friendly ecosystem.
Accelerators and incubators have an important role to play in the startup ecosystem, however they do not offer the solution…
Accelerators and incubators have an important role to play in the startup ecosystem, however they do not offer the solution for every challenge. Talking about the core role of Venture studios in the ecosystem and the true value that they add to the chain, their relationship with investors and more.
Virtual fitness has been around for a while now and it has gained more popularity during the pandemic, from virtual…
Virtual fitness has been around for a while now and it has gained more popularity during the pandemic, from virtual cycling classes to yoga retreats, there's absolutely no excuse for not taking care of physical and mental health and staying fit and focused. What's the future of virtual fitness experiences?
Brands claiming sustainability without real application, how can a brand really be sustainable and what creative tools are needed to…
Brands claiming sustainability without real application, how can a brand really be sustainable and what creative tools are needed to walk the talk.
From podcasting to Youtubing and running social channels, it's always a struggle bringing numbers up, what's the trick? How can…
From podcasting to Youtubing and running social channels, it's always a struggle bringing numbers up, what's the trick? How can podcasters attract listeners, YouTubers get more views and Social Influencers get more following and engagement?
The advantage that local and regional trading platforms have over global players, and the future of trading in the MENA…
The advantage that local and regional trading platforms have over global players, and the future of trading in the MENA region.
Real Estate has been the least tech driven industries globally, until protech solutions came into play. Talking about the advancements…
Real Estate has been the least tech driven industries globally, until protech solutions came into play. Talking about the advancements in the space including digital transaction systems, and the way investors are changing behaviors to show more interest in real estate.
Talking about finding the right investment match, and what are the requirements to ensuring a successful fundraise and investor-founder relationship.
The gaming industry in the region has been on the rise since day one, and the rising interest and investment…
The gaming industry in the region has been on the rise since day one, and the rising interest and investment in local talent and games has been significant.Talking about the current state of e-sports in MENA and where it's headed globally.
Sharing experiences and hearing solutions from experts.
Sleep is the most underrated action in our lives, over the past couple of years and with a rising awareness…
Sleep is the most underrated action in our lives, over the past couple of years and with a rising awareness of the importance of mental health, sleep proved to be one of the most effective actions one needs to consider in their routine more than anything else. Why? And what's the ideal strategy to keep a good sleep schedule while managing busy schedules?
The new era for creatives is here, how come no one has ever thought of NFTs as a solution to…
The new era for creatives is here, how come no one has ever thought of NFTs as a solution to protecting artists' work? It's definitely a revolutionary era that we still know too little about, let's explore the horizon here.
Startups are known to be the main players in driving innovation in economies, however we fail to understand that it…
Startups are known to be the main players in driving innovation in economies, however we fail to understand that it all goes back to internal cultures and workforce encouragement to keep on innovating, what are the mechanisms needed for that?
Talking about diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and the importance of having a welcoming work and office culture to…
Talking about diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and the importance of having a welcoming work and office culture to bring the best out of people and for a better world.
Conversations about mental health is becoming more natural, as they should, in our current days there's a lot of pressure…
Conversations about mental health is becoming more natural, as they should, in our current days there's a lot of pressure on every individual on so many levels. We will talk about the evolution on mental health history, and why every person should be okay with the idea of coaching, therapy, or even taking a mental health day from work.
Disucssing ideal and feasible solutions - Climate change, sustainability, etc..
Uncovering the most invested in Crypto currencies in MENA, and the reasons behind it.
When artists and brands started to come together, real magic started. Diving into the long journey of collaborations and the…
When artists and brands started to come together, real magic started. Diving into the long journey of collaborations and the strategy for brands to approach the right artists and vice versa.
Moving away from oil and gas to renewable sources of energy has been a topic of discussion for a long…
Moving away from oil and gas to renewable sources of energy has been a topic of discussion for a long time now, dispite acknowledging the fact it's still not clear how the transition is happening with the severe challenges faced to move to the next step. What to do about these challenges and what solutions are being adopted?
Is decentralisation the answer to cyberattacks? To what extent can our systems move to decentralised channels? And how will apps…
Is decentralisation the answer to cyberattacks? To what extent can our systems move to decentralised channels? And how will apps look like as we go?
Bringing on global ventures capitalists to give their perspetive on the structure and the dos and donts of a growing…
Bringing on global ventures capitalists to give their perspetive on the structure and the dos and donts of a growing startups ecosystem. What are global VCs bringing to the table in the MENA market?
big players vs local players - is there space for everyone?
Will another pandemic prevent people from traveling? What are potential solutions to prevent that from happening? What is the role…
Will another pandemic prevent people from traveling? What are potential solutions to prevent that from happening? What is the role of airlines and booking platforms? Tech solutions that can improve travel journeys.
Fashion is moving online, and many brands are emerging claiming they're better than any other. What are fashion brands really…
Fashion is moving online, and many brands are emerging claiming they're better than any other. What are fashion brands really doing to prove they're the best in a world that's almost saturated with fashion e-commerce platforms?
Discussing the importance of investing in impact startups to produce solutions that only the new generation can solve around the…
Discussing the importance of investing in impact startups to produce solutions that only the new generation can solve around the world's problems including climate change, pollution and more.
Building support systems for the startup ecosystem including startup founders, VCs and entrepreneurship support organizations.
Discussing the tools and technological solutions that are powering creators to produce, sell and monitor their businesses.
Understanding that expanding, scaling and growing is beyond just funding, its about assessing marketing and taking the right decision. Hearing…
Understanding that expanding, scaling and growing is beyond just funding, its about assessing marketing and taking the right decision. Hearing from startups that scaled and had to do it through trial and error.
Institutions and corporations are yet to take a step into the craze of crypto and the revolutionized financial systems, the…
Institutions and corporations are yet to take a step into the craze of crypto and the revolutionized financial systems, the main concerns lay on security, regulation and access. Discussing how institutions can ride the crypto adoption.
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