Reconnect the dots
Get ready to take part of one of the top startup events, where you will engage with tech powerhouses in the tech ecosystem for 2 days in a row streamed LIVE from Rome and Cairo on 11-12 December 2021.
Learn about the latest industry trends by the movers and shakers of the tech scene. Network with thousands of entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts. Pitch at the Startup World Cup for a chance to win $1M. Get a chance to be matched with an investor at the Investors Room. Together, let’s reconnect the dots!
Featured Speakers
500 Global
Amal Dokhan
Amal Dokhan is a seasoned professional with experience in startup investments, corporate innovation, and consulting in the MENA region, South Africa a
AI for Good
Stephen Ibaraki
Serial entrepreneur, investor, and futurist, Stephen’s accomplishments and global leadership positions with 300+ engagements in 2021 with communitie
Dell Technologies
Pierluca Chiodelli
Vice President Engineering Technology & Edge Portfolio Product Management and Customer Operations Pierluca Chiodelli is currently Vice President
+VC
Hasan Haider
Hasan Haider is the Founder and Managing Partner of +VC, an early stage venture capital firm focused on investing in tech and tech-enabled startups in
Meta
Semhar Araia
A trained lawyer, practitioner, and thought leader, Ms. Araia serves as head of Diaspora Public Policy for the Facebook Africa, Middle East and Turkey
Unconventional Ventures
Nora Bavey
General Partner at Unconventional Ventures, investing in impact tech startups in the pre-seed/seed stage founded by underrepresented founders targetin
Microsoft for Startups
Roberto Croci
Managing Director of Microsoft for Startups in MEA.Roberto currently serves as Managing Director of Microsoft for Startups in the Middle East and
Crypto Valley
Sheraz Ahmed
Sheraz is the Managing Partner of STORM Partners, an all-in-one solution provider for the cryptocurrency and blockchain space in Europe – who br
MO4Network
Amy Mowafi
Co-Founder and CEO of MO4 Network.Amy Mowafi is the Co-Founder and CEO of MO4 Network which is one of the leading creative and media agencies in E
SAP
Hoda Mansour
Head of Business Process Intelligence - EMEA South. Hoda is a highly experienced, creative and self-motivated executive; with nearly 25 years of exper
Mygrants
Chris Richmond N’zi
Chris Richmond N’zi is Founder and CEO of Mygrants, as well as being on the Advisory Board of MUG, Associate Member of ActionAid Italy and Mento
Meta
Hossam Tewfik
Hossam Tewfik is Head of Product for Live Shopping at Facebook. Previously he has led product in a number of 0-1 marketplace startups including health
The countdown is on!
GET YOUR TICKET!
- Access to all virtual stages
- Access to all workshops
- Access to Networking with participants from around the world!
- Access to virtual exhibition hall
- Access to the IT Clinic
Each attendee will get:
- Access to all virtual stages
- Access to all workshops
- Access to Networking with participants from around the world!
- Access to virtual exhibition hall
- Access to the IT Clinic
Want to attend in person? With the Exclusive Pass, you can attend the summit in Rome on December 11, or Cairo on December 12! Plus, you get:
- Qualify to the Investors Room and be matched with an investor
- Access to all virtual stages
- Access to physical stage (Cairo or Rome)
- Access to all workshops
- Access to Networking with participants from around the world!
- Access to virtual exhibition hall
- On-Demand videos with a library of talks
Get access to hundreds of startups with the Investor Pass. You will be able to access:
- Get matched with unlimited startups at the Investors Room, according to industry, ticket size and geography.
- Access to all virtual and physical stages
- Priority access to all workshops
- Access to Networking with participants from around the world!
- On-Demand videos with a library of talks
Get Matched at the Investors Room!
Meet an investor, pitch your startup, get a chance to close a deal – or take away insightful feedback! The Investor Room will give 75 startups an exclusive opportunity to sit down and have a one-on-one conversation with investors from our exclusive network of partner VC and Angel Investment Networks in Europe, the Middle East, and USA.
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Community Partners
The Summit
"I'm immensely grateful for the Startups Without Borders summit. The inclusion of Palestinian entrepreneurs, high-caliber startups, and globally renowned speakers discussing fascinating topics made every moment worthwhile."
"Honored to speak at Startups Without Borders in Cairo, Egypt! Thank you Valentina Primo and Team SWB for the warm welcome, impeccable planning, and support you provide to purpose-driven entrepreneurs from around the world."
"Thanks a lot, to Startups Without Borders team for once again setting up the most high-energy conference I have ever attended. It is such a great meeting point to deepen old connections and meet many new people! "
“I spent my weekend being inspired and reenergized at the Startups Without Borders Summit. It was truly heartwarming to see and interact with impressive Egyptian entrepreneurs breaking the boundaries of innovation and crossing the borders of creativity. ”
We're Launching Chapters!
Come to the Summit and join us at the launch of the Startups Without Borders Chapters, an opportunity for leaders like yourself to become champions of change your own city. Discover the young trailblazers as they launch the first two chapters and join the Info Session to find out how you can launch one, too!