Step Conference, the leading technology event in Dubai, is set to host its 12th edition on February 21-22, 2024.
In partnership with Dubai Internet City, a member of TECOM Group.
Over the past 12 years, Step Conference has hosted thousands of startups from 58 countries, with 28.5% of these companies receiving over $800 million in funding.
In 2024, the conference will feature 500 startups across over 500 meetings and sessions.
In addition to over 150 venture capital firms to provide funding opportunities worth an estimated $8.2 billion.
Over two days, the event will welcome 8,000 attendees from around the world, helping to cement Dubai’s position in the global technology landscape.
Diversity at Step Conference
Step 2024 is expected to be the most important and diverse edition of the conference to date.
With the launch of a new AI track that aligns with the UAE’s AI Strategy 2031.
Which aims to position the UAE as a global leader in AI.
Through this track, experts from the sector will shed light on the promising potential and challenges of this transformative technology.
Also they will discuss topics such as:
- General AI
- AI regulatory and governance frameworks
- Large language models
- Assistant systems
- Deep learning
Dubai Internet City, one of the key contributors to the realization of Dubai’s digital transformation strategy for over two decades, will host the 12th edition of this major event.
As it continues to strengthen its long-standing partnership with Step Conference.
In this regard, Omar Al Malik, Executive Vice President, Commercial Sector, and General Manager of Dubai Internet City, said:
“AI has become a catalyst to enable talented individuals and organizations to reach unprecedented levels of productivity and creativity”
Al Malik said:
“In line with the D33 economic agenda, we are committed to continuing our efforts to enhance the integrated innovation ecosystem in Dubai Internet City.
Which will contribute to building a future that is based on efficiency, innovation, and close integration.
There is no doubt that our continued partnership with Step Conference reflects our shared commitment to strengthening the entrepreneurship sector.
In addition to driving technological progress in Dubai and the region as a whole.”
Step Conference 2024 will feature an unprecedented agenda of events.
Along with a distinguished lineup of speakers across other tracks such as:
Early-stage track, Digital track, Fintech track, Earth track, and health track.
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The list of prestigious speakers from industry leaders includes:
- Amjad Masoud, CEO of Ripple
- Mario Novel, CEO of IBC Group and host of one of the largest spaces on the X platform
- Zubby Odizor, rapper and entrepreneur in the creative field
- Dr. Susan Graham, CEO of Dendra Systems
Each of these speakers will share their insights and thoughts in constructive dialogue sessions.
Step Conference .. A Pivotal moment
Mehdi Ghasemi, Product Management Director at Google DeepMind and one of the speakers at the conference, said:
“Step Conference 2024 is a pivotal moment for me.
And also a clear indication of the deep commitment of the UAE to continue innovating in the field of AI in a thoughtful and responsible manner.
In my view, in-depth and insightful conversations about AI are not just baby steps.
But the path that will lead us to a bright and unprecedented future that will benefit the whole world.”
Startups will be in the spotlight during the events of Step Conference 2024.
With a new and important addition to the event’s agenda, under the name “Founders’ Circle”.
Which is a platform dedicated to startup founders who seek guidance, mentorship, and advice from experienced experts.
AI
Ray Durgham, CEO of Step, said:
“It is clear that the technological world is rapidly evolving towards a world of AI.
As our conference is a specialized event in the technological field, we are also keen to adapt and improve to become a specialized conference in the field of AI.
AI is not just a passing trend, but a permanent and ever-present component in our present and future as well.
Therefore, we aimed to launch the AI track to be at the forefront of the tracks that Step Conference will revolve around.”
Step conference at Dubai, a special event embracing startups to achieve their ambitions.
It is one of the important conferences that Dubai hosts, in case you are a startup, don’t miss it …
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