February 11 - 12, 2020Dubai Internet City
DUBAI 2023
DUBAI
2023
Final agenda will be announced soon
Reflecting on the past and aiming for the future
Introducing Earth track and the reasoning behind the new addition to Step’s program.
Mental health practices to improve productivity in every day life.
C3 – Companies Creating Change is a UAE-based social enterprise helping entrepreneurs unlock amazing opportunities, achieve incredible growth, and maximise lasting…
C3 – Companies Creating Change is a UAE-based social enterprise helping entrepreneurs unlock amazing opportunities, achieve incredible growth, and maximise lasting impact. Over the past 10 years, C3 has accelerated hundreds of impact-driven startups across 26 countries in the Middle East and Africa helping them grow their business and accelerate their social and environmental impact. Join us for this session to learn more about C3's impact for the past ten years and what they have planned for the future!
IPOs can go either way, what goes wrong and how to avoid it
The 10 startups selected from the first round, will be pitching each for 3 mins with pitch deck followed by…
The 10 startups selected from the first round, will be pitching each for 3 mins with pitch deck followed by 2 mins of Q&A. The top 3 startups from this round will move to the final round which will take place on the Main stage before the closing ceremony.
Discussing the difference between fundraising vs. fundraising for femtech. The industry that's changing socio-economic dynamics isn't getting enough attention from…
Discussing the difference between fundraising vs. fundraising for femtech. The industry that's changing socio-economic dynamics isn't getting enough attention from investors, why? How's it different from fundraising for any other solutions?
Discussing the scientific relationship between our foods and our mental clarity. What does it mean to eat better? How does…
Discussing the scientific relationship between our foods and our mental clarity. What does it mean to eat better? How does eating better affect our neurocicuits and affect our mental and physical energy?
Discussing Nomo's initial launch bringing in world-class technology in record time and challenges in remote collab from the operation and…
Discussing Nomo's initial launch bringing in world-class technology in record time and challenges in remote collab from the operation and technical perspective.
Whilst government spending and development assistance will contribute to dealing with climate change, new flows of private sector capital will…
Whilst government spending and development assistance will contribute to dealing with climate change, new flows of private sector capital will be critical. This session will explore the investment case for climate finance and what role blended finance can play in accelerating investment to scale solutions contributing to limiting global warming to 1.5 °C. Companies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions will create great wealth, and, more importantly, they will provide a lifeline for humanity, and that is an opportunity that investors are growingly looking to tap into. Join us to learn more about what the private sector can do to push this agenda forward, and how to identfiy stumbling blocks and surpass them along the way.
The first wave of climate tech solutions saw the sharp rise, and even steeper decline in such technologies. By 2015,…
The first wave of climate tech solutions saw the sharp rise, and even steeper decline in such technologies. By 2015, VC investors lost more than half of the $25 billion they invested into CleanTech 1.0, thanks to inflated optimism around consumer behavior, unscalable technology, and supply chain setbacks, and region-specific challenges such poor infrastructure, lack of patient capital, in addition to a challenging pool of talent to push these solutions forward. Climate Tech solutions are back and hot with the rising focus on ESG, sustainability and the race towards Net-Zero.This session will address what governments, private instiutions, investors and wider ecosystem need to do to unlock the next wave of breakthrough climate innovations.
Using movements to express emotions and release stress.
Discussing the lifecycle and liquidity plans and states of startups in the MENA region while looking at the macroeconomics that…
Discussing the lifecycle and liquidity plans and states of startups in the MENA region while looking at the macroeconomics that the world is going through.
30 of the Startups showcasing at the Startup Basecamp will pitch each for 3 mins without a presentation or a…
30 of the Startups showcasing at the Startup Basecamp will pitch each for 3 mins without a presentation or a deck and will be evaluated by a Judging panel based on several criteria considering Business Model & Scalability, Proof of Concept, Product Execution & Design, and Growth to Date. ONLY 10 startups will be selected to move to the next round.
How to crack the equation of low budgets high reach as a small to medium brand?
Practical strategies to unlock creativity even when you feel you lack it.
The rise of “Open Banking” has enabled banking customers to choose to share their previously inaccessible, locked down data with…
The rise of “Open Banking” has enabled banking customers to choose to share their previously inaccessible, locked down data with all sorts of third parties, from budgeting apps to mobile wallets, to peer to peer payment providers. Despite the advantages of Open Banking, lack of trust and questions on security keep arising, what's the strategy to promote better trust in the system?
The conundrum of scale and profit is a conversation that in some cases puts founders and investors in a tough…
The conundrum of scale and profit is a conversation that in some cases puts founders and investors in a tough spot. Founders look to make profit, and investors call for scaling to eventually exit. Why and why not focus on profit and how to find the middle ground?
Debating the need for niche apps vs. super apps, why are most apps aiming for super apps, how is in…
Debating the need for niche apps vs. super apps, why are most apps aiming for super apps, how is in any better than Niche apps and vice versa.
To end poverty, and reach prosperity and human development, financial inclusion is a prerequisite. There are approximately 1.7 billion people…
To end poverty, and reach prosperity and human development, financial inclusion is a prerequisite. There are approximately 1.7 billion people in the world who cannot access financial services, with the Middle East and Africa having some of the most unbanked populations, excerbating inequalities even further, with most of them being individuals with lower incomes, geographically isolated, usually in rural areas with lower levels of education, and predominently female. This session will address how fintech solutions are adressing financial inclusion and how innovative entrepreneurs can work with established banking and financing instiutions to ensure they have the necessary infrastructure to mainstream their services, and eventually, reach all unbanked populations to bridge inequalities.
How to tackle politics in the workplace.
New fintech companies are being launched on the daily, what's so hot about the space and how is the market…
New fintech companies are being launched on the daily, what's so hot about the space and how is the market reacting to the oversaturation?
Discussing our brain evolutions and the pros and cons of connecting human brains to machines/computers. And what should be the…
Discussing our brain evolutions and the pros and cons of connecting human brains to machines/computers. And what should be the solo purpose of doing so?
According to the World Health Organisation, at least half of the world's population does not have access to essential health…
According to the World Health Organisation, at least half of the world's population does not have access to essential health services. From political to economic instability and dramatic climate change events, people are on the move, and the refugee crisis is proliferating around the globe. Lack of clean water and inadequate sanitation and hygiene services contribute to the cause and spread of disease. Double that down with a lack of access to vaccination and preventative health service, the scenario is grim, despite the support from international organisations in remote and marginalised areas. On the other hand, emerging markets can capitalise on technological advancements and leapfrog traditional health models. This session will address the role that investors and healthtech founders have in prioritising emerging markets to reach a closer level of healthcare access equality.
Founders roadmap to equity compensation for their founding teams, why, why not, when and how?
The art of thinking like a growth hacker, focusing on marketing via product, the existing communities that can be hacked…
The art of thinking like a growth hacker, focusing on marketing via product, the existing communities that can be hacked into, and some real examples both from now-famous companies, and Andrew Miller's career.
Discussing the importance of storytelling in podcasting, and what makes podcasts stand out.
Apple Pay, Google Pay, BNPL, Defi Wallets all these solutions are playing a major role in shaping consumers' behaviors in…
Apple Pay, Google Pay, BNPL, Defi Wallets all these solutions are playing a major role in shaping consumers' behaviors in shopping and consuming, how and what collabs can we potentially see between all these solutions.
The current education system, originally designed to cater to the needs of the industrial revolution, dates back a few centuries…
The current education system, originally designed to cater to the needs of the industrial revolution, dates back a few centuries now. It is not accelerating as quickly as the technological advancements that the world is exposed to. The region needs to ensure that the younger cohorts and those already in the workforce have the right skills to succeed in tomorrow’s jobs, with digital literacy, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and adaptability at the top of the list. This session will address how edtech startups can support governments and academic institutions in providing the digital native generations with the skills and tools they need to succeed in an ever-evolving world.
"Web 3 for Good" has been advocated to increase democratisation of information, eliminate intermediaries, and give back power to the…
"Web 3 for Good" has been advocated to increase democratisation of information, eliminate intermediaries, and give back power to the people regarding who controls their data. The metaverse is also considered another platform to help us move from engaging to immersive in multiple social sectors, including healthcare, education, and employment. Other skeptics warn from falling into the trap of doing things the old way on a different, newly revolutionised platform. This session will address how Web 3 can be used to propel positive impact, but also some challenges and pitfalls that impact-driven founders and investors should be aware of.
In a world with so much tech, inclusivity is more feasible than before and the workplace is still behind for…
In a world with so much tech, inclusivity is more feasible than before and the workplace is still behind for recognizing it. Who's working towards including neurodiversity in the conversations and building welcoming environments.
Strategies to adopt for planning and earning high outcome from shopping events. Discussing following trends vs creating trends to drive…
Strategies to adopt for planning and earning high outcome from shopping events. Discussing following trends vs creating trends to drive traffic.
Crypto went downhill over the past year, what's the reason while adopters still believe that its here to stay. What…
Crypto went downhill over the past year, what's the reason while adopters still believe that its here to stay. What to expect next?
After talking about the lifecycle of a startup, we will move to discuss the internal mindset of founders and C-levels…
After talking about the lifecycle of a startup, we will move to discuss the internal mindset of founders and C-levels running these businesses. How are founders shifting their cultures, and strategies to deal with every stage of their journey.
The MENA VC ecosystem crossed the $3Bn mark in 2022 unlocking a new funding record for the region, according to…
The MENA VC ecosystem crossed the $3Bn mark in 2022 unlocking a new funding record for the region, according to Magnitt. How are these funds affecting the dymanics of the startup scene in the region and how are funds differentiating themselves to offer real value to their portfolio.
The rise of the internet and web technologies has had a deep impact on artistic creation, which includes much more…
The rise of the internet and web technologies has had a deep impact on artistic creation, which includes much more collaboration, appropriation, and participation.The new wave of tech companies and startups looking to disrupt the creative industry has been growing, and transparency and democratisation are spread all over it. Opening up art and entertainment beyond the affluent mass presents another level of social and cultural equality, and removing intermediaries within the space benefits the creatives similarly. This session will address how tech entrepreneurs are using AI, NFTs, and the blockchain to transform the creative industry scene.
The indirect effects of wearable tech on human's overall wellbeing aside from fitness, talking about wearable solutions for better healthy…
The indirect effects of wearable tech on human's overall wellbeing aside from fitness, talking about wearable solutions for better healthy lifestyles.
Human capital is constantly affected by global economic, social, and technological shifts. In the MENA region, the 31% of youth…
Human capital is constantly affected by global economic, social, and technological shifts. In the MENA region, the 31% of youth unemployment rate remains one of the most alarming metrics hindering the region's development. Closing the skills gap is a collaborative effort between governments, educational institutions, companies, and innovative startups that can help bridge that gap. This session will focus on the role of corporates in upskilling and reskilling the current and future workforce, and how startups can help them achieve this at scale.
What technolgies are being used in the warehouses, fullfillment centers and at the ports to facilitate supply chain management. Talking…
What technolgies are being used in the warehouses, fullfillment centers and at the ports to facilitate supply chain management. Talking IoT, AI and minimal human intervention.
Understanding the dynamics of advestising on decentralized apps, how is it different from Web2 regular apps, and what can be…
Understanding the dynamics of advestising on decentralized apps, how is it different from Web2 regular apps, and what can be applied from traditional adverstising methods?
Over the 2 days of the event 30 startups pitched and only 3 made it to the final round. Let's…
Over the 2 days of the event 30 startups pitched and only 3 made it to the final round. Let's see who'll be names winner of Step 2023's Pitch Competition.
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