Dubai Startup and SMB Summit 2018,

About the event

About the Dubai Startup and SMB Summit 2018

Dubai Startup and SMB Summit 2018 is curated by Stride Plus Events.

The event is catered towards startup and SMB/ SME owners in the UAE region. The central focus of the event would be on providing a platform for dialogue and discussion regarding the MENA market and breaking ice on the latest innovation and management trends.

Join over 200+ companies from over 20+ sectors.

Who shoud attend

- Small and Medium Business-owners

- Startup Owners

- Entrepreneurs & Founders

- Investors

- SME/ Mid-Market Executives & Owners

Central Themes

- Market trends (UAE and global markets)

- Emerging Technology (Blockchain, Fintech, eCommerce, and more)

- Innovation & Business Growth

- Opportunities fueled by Expo 2020 Dubai

Agenda for the Day:

The following is our tentative agenda of keynotes for the day:

1. 'Product vs. Management Innovation' by Jabir Walji

(Matriz Level 3 Certified Innovation and Strategy Expert)

2. 'The difference between Management and Leadership in Startups' by Venkatesh Subramanian

(Product Manager, MiDCOM | Technology Enthusiast & Speaker)

3. 'Bridging the gap between Blockchain & Business' by Muhammad Salman Anjum

(CEO at Freelogical Solutions | Blockchain & ICO Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Advisor)

4. 'How Social Entrepreneurship bridges the gap between Business and Humanitarianism' by Sarah Brook

(CEO, Sparkle Foundation | Ted-X Speaker)

5. 'eCommerce trends and Opportunities in the UAE' by Ishneet Kaur

(Ex Flipkart; Ex Mahindra & Mahindra; Technology & eCommere Evangelist and Speaker; Ted-X)

6. 'Impact of Cloud Computing in SME's' by Rami Sarieddine

(Senior Technology Evangelist, Microsoft; Technology Enthusiast and Speaker)

7. 'Starting a fintech company in 2018: Common struggles and myths' by Liaqat Ali

(CEO, Tiybr Payments; Head of ePayments, Noor Bank; Ex Emirates Airlines)

8. 'Impact of VAT and Taxation in the UAE' by C.A. Anand TP

(Chief Strategist, Leap Business Excellence Advisory; Business Growth and Design Thinking Expert)

9. 'How smart cities are fueling entreprenerial opportunities in the UAE' by Hani Obeid

(Partner, NXN; Certified Management Consultant (CMC); Green Belt Six Sigma certified; Smart cities and Digital Transformation Advisor)

10. 'IoT: How connected devices are changing business' by Mohammad Albataineh

(Worldwide sales leader; Watson Internet of Things, IBM; IoT Expert; Speaker)

11. 'Demystifying blockchain and Identifying business opportunities' by Saugaat Allabadi

(Blockchain Developer; Speaker; Hackathon veteran winning over 6 hackathons in UAE, Bahrain and Japan)

12. 'Impact of Automation and Digitization on Jobs' by Clemens Mielke

(Founder, Recruitment 100; SHRM-SCP; SPHRi; Speaker)

13. 'How drones technology is changing the delivery and logistics sector' by Mohammad Johmani

(Founder, Recruitment 100; SHRM-SCP; SPHRi; Speaker)

14. 'The why and how of Fundraising: From pre-seed to IPO' by Arif Saiyad

(CEO, ASA Ventures)

15. 'The importance of establishing the right Company Culture in young companies' by Priscilla Khambatta

(Executive Coach, ActionCOACH Middle East; Certified Business Coach)

Other tentative speakers include Amanda Perry (Founder and CEO at Vitality and Vital Corporate Solutions).

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FAQs

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Free parking available at the venue. Silver and Gold tickets are inclusive of valet parking.

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Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

The name on the ticket must match that of the attendee.

Why should you sponsor?

Why Sponsor:

• Exposure in front of hundreds of Dubai-based business-owenrs and decision makers
• Be part of Dubai's (soon-to-be) largest B2B Networking event for small and medium business owners
• Exposure through prominent news outlets and online portals, as part of event PR

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About Stride Plus Events:

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Our event management services include:

• Identifying objectives and ideation
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