• RiseUp has announced the 12th edition of its flagship summit, taking place May 8–10 at the Grand Egyptian Museum, under the theme “Tell Your Story.”
• This year’s summit will feature new formats, like a B2B matchmaking platform connecting startups with solution providers.
• A stellar lineup of global speakers is set to take the stage, including leaders from Netflix, HubSpot, and SoftBank.

What’s Happening?

RiseUp has officially unveiled the 12th edition of RiseUp Summit, set to run from May 8 to 10 at the Grand Egyptian Museum. Under the theme “Tell Your Story,” the summit will gather over 200 regional and global investors, 350 innovative startups, and 20,000 entrepreneurs and creatives from across the MENA region. It’s a key moment for connection, storytelling, and scaling up.

So Many Ways to Connect!

The 2025 edition brings a mix of hands-on, immersive experiences, including:

• A B2B matchmaking platform to connect startups with solution providers
• Investor matchmaking sessions designed to spark meaningful funding opportunities
• The launch of Pitch N Ride, a one-of-a-kind car tour where founders pitch to investors while circling the museum

Other features include the Creative Marketplace for fashion and homegrown brands, a career coaching space for mentorship and job matching, and a job fair designed to empower young professionals in their career journeys.

Big Names, Bold Ideas

RiseUp Summit 2025 is bringing some serious star power. Expect to hear from leaders at Netflix, Apple TV, SoftBank, HubSpot, NVIDIA, X (formerly Twitter), and other global giants, sharing fresh insights across creative, tech, and investment landscapes.

As RiseUp’s CEO Abdelhameed Sharara puts it: “RiseUp Summit 2025 has become a pivotal annual event that unites entrepreneurs, investors, and creatives from across the MENA region…  [who] share knowledge and build strategic partnerships that propel startups toward sustainable success.”

What to Know About RiseUp Summit 2025

As one of the region’s largest entrepreneurship events, RiseUp 2025 is a powerhouse of knowledge exchange, talent discovery, and startup growth. With its focus on community, innovation, and opportunity, it’s the place where MENA’s startup scene meets its next chapter.