Dates: February 13-14, 2019 | Register here
Prices: starting from USD 149,-
Location: Dubai, the United Arab Emirates
STEP Conference 2019
STEP started out as a series of workshops and small gatherings, and over 7 years has grown to become the largest tech experiential festival in the Middle East.
With 4 conferences, more than 250 startups showcasing, and 6000+ attendees over two days, STEP is home to the best entrepreneurs, creatives, and digital enthusiasts.
What can you expect
- Talks and workshops
STEP hosts 4 stages of content and running workshops and programming simultaneously covering everything startups, digital media, fintech, and future tech.
- Startup programming
With over 250 startups showcasing and more than 1000 entrepreneurs attending, STEP hosts multiple programs to facilitate connections with investors, clients, partners.
- Satellite events & meet-ups
STEP curates focused networking opportunities and meet-ups across industries, job levels, and interests hosted by VCs, incubators, digital agencies, and other partners.
- Exhibition areas
Tech companies and brands across multiple industries participate at STEP so startups and attendees get a chance to connect with their next partner, client and learn about what’s new in the market.
- Brand Activations
Leading brands in the tech and digital space from FMCG brands to automotive companies, banks, media companies, and tech solutions, host first-of-their-kind activities to interact with attendees and startups.
- Entertainment
STEP’s festival format creates engaging networking opportunities beyond conference programming with outdoor activities with food trucks, music performances, and pop-up vendors all across the event areas.
More reasons to attend
Participate at STEP to meet top VCs, investors, participate in the Startup Basecamp, Pitch Competition, Mentor’s Corner, Investor Meetings, and more.
- Startup basecamp
Over 250 startups will be participating at STEP 2019’s Startup Basecamp across 4 conferences to showcase their products and services.
Showcasing startups will get a chance to meet with regional investors and VCs, gather leads, and network with potential clients and partners.
- Pitch competition
Showcasing startups get the chance to participate at STEP’s flagship pitch competition to present their products and services to leading investors and industry experts.
- Mentor’s corner
Mentorship sessions are hosted across STEP 2019’s 4 conferences for startups and entrepreneurs to participate in 1-on-1 sessions and group sessions focused on specific topics. Booking for mentorship sessions will open closer to event day.
- Investor meeting
Participating startups and entrepreneurs get to book 1-on-1 sessions with leading investors from the region from pre-seed to early and growth stage investors.
Interested in attending the STEP Conference 2019? Register your participation by following the registration link and taking the suggested steps.
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