Sponsor and Partners

KAUST is a graduate research university of science and technology renowned by global benchmarks

The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) aims at encouraging entrepreneurship, inculcating the culture of innovation, and supporting the SMEs, KFED is running several highly targeted financing and training initiatives.

Majid Al Futtaim creates, develops and manages landmark communities that redefine living experience.

VentureSouq (VSQ) is a GCC-based VC for global early-stage technology businesses.

The company invested $4 billion in a robotics and AI research institute to create safer

The company invested $4 billion in a robotics and AI research institute to create safer

Etihad Airways is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates. Since 2003, Etihad Airways has evolved from a regional carrier to a global aviation challenger. Through creativity and innovation, Etihad is committed to providing choice and value - in Abu Dhabi and around the world.

Ripple is the leading provider of crypto solutions for businesses. It’s University Blockchain Research Initiative is collaborating with leading universities around the world to support and accelerate academic research, technical development and innovation in blockchain, cryptocurrency and digital payments.