Summit programme

Two days in Casablanca built around five formats: main stage, pitch competition, investor meetings, tech forums and the startup exhibition. The full agenda and speakers will be announced in 2027.

01

Main stage

Keynotes, panels and fireside chats with the founders, investors and policymakers shaping tech in MENA and Africa.

  • Keynotes from founders who have scaled
  • Investor panels on the regional funding outlook
  • Policy sessions with public institutions
  • Fireside chats and live Q&A
02

Pitch competition

Selected startups pitch on stage to a jury of VCs and angel investors, then meet investors the same day.

  • Open call for applications
  • Pre-selection by a jury of investors
  • Pitch coaching for finalists
  • Live final on the main stage
03

Investor meetings

Closed-door, pre-booked one-to-one meetings between investment-ready startups and active investors.

  • Curated matching before the summit
  • Private meeting lounge
  • Deal-flow briefs shared with investors
  • Follow-up introductions after the event
04

Innovation & tech forums

Deep-dive sessions on the technologies, market trends and strategies shaping the next generation of startups.

  • Sector roundtables
  • Workshops and masterclasses
  • Corporate open-innovation sessions
  • Mentor office hours
05

Startup exhibition

A dedicated area where startups demo their product to investors, corporates and visitors throughout the summit.

  • Turnkey startup booths
  • Live product demos
  • Corporate and partner pavilions
  • Networking areas

How the two days work

Provisional format, subject to the final agenda.

  1. Day 1

    Stage & forums

    Opening keynotes, investor panels, innovation and tech forums, and the pitch competition semi-finals.

  2. Day 2

    Deals & finals

    One-to-one investor meetings, workshops and masterclasses, the pitch competition final and the closing awards.

Focus themes

Sessions, roundtables and the pitch competition put a spotlight on the sectors where MENA and African startups are growing fastest.

  • Fintech & payments
  • AI & data
  • Climate tech & energy
  • Agritech & food
  • Healthtech
  • E-commerce & logistics
  • Edtech & future of work
  • Mobility & smart cities

Want to speak or host a session?

Email us your topic and a short bio. We are building the 2027 agenda now.