RiseUp Summit 2025 is back—and it’s bigger, bolder, and more inspiring than ever. Taking place from May 8 to 10, 2025, at the Grand Egyptian Museum, in Cairo, this year’s theme is “Tell Your Story”. It’s a rallying call for entrepreneurs across the MENA region to own their narrative, connect with industry leaders, and explore bold new ideas.
Now in its 12th edition, RiseUp 2025 will host:
- ✅ 20,000+ attendees
- ✅ 350 innovative startups
- ✅ 200+ regional and global investors
This summit is the heartbeat of MENA’s startup ecosystem—a space where ideas meet opportunity, and stories turn into ventures.
Innovation, Inspiration & Interaction
RiseUp isn’t just another business event—it’s a startup playground packed with unique experiences:
- Investor Matchmaking – Connecting founders with the right capital partners.
- B2B Platform – Helping startups find solution providers and key collaborators.
- Pitch N Ride – Ever pitched your startup while cruising around a museum? At RiseUp 2025, you can! This creative format lets founders pitch to investors during a ride around the stunning Grand Egyptian Museum.
- Creative Marketplace – A vibrant space for local brands, fashion designers, and lifestyle entrepreneurs to showcase and sell their products.
- Job Fair + Career Coaching Zone – Designed to empower young professionals and talent-seekers with mentorship, job opportunities, and growth tools.
Star-Studded Line-Up of Speakers
Some of the biggest names in tech, design, and innovation will take the stage, including:
- Naveen Selvanathan (Art Director, Netflix Animation Studios)
- Simon Clowes (Creative Director, Apple TV)
- Simon See (Global Head, NVIDIA AI Tech Center)
- Maha Abouelenein (CEO, Digital & Savvy)
- Amr Awadallah (CEO, Vectara)
- Javier Villamizar (Operating Partner, SoftBank)
- Ajibola Odukoya (COO, AfriLabs)
- Eoin McGuinness (Head of Startups, HubSpot)
- Yasmine Telsem (Global Content Lead, X)
These trailblazers will offer insights on everything from scaling startups to creating standout brand stories in today’s global market.
Going Fully Cashless
In partnership with Telda, RiseUp 2025 is introducing a completely cashless experience. All on-site transactions will be digital—making things smoother, faster, and more secure.
Bonus: Attendees who purchase their tickets via the Telda app get a 30% discount! It’s fintech meets convenience, RiseUp-style.
A Message from the Founder
“RiseUp Summit 2025 is a gathering of bold thinkers and doers. It’s more than just an event—it’s a celebration of growth, connection, and the power of storytelling,” said Abdelhameed Sharara, Founder and CEO of RiseUp. “We want every founder, investor, and creative to walk away inspired, empowered, and connected to the future of entrepreneurship in MENA.”
Don’t Miss Out
RiseUp 2025 is shaping up to be the region’s most exciting entrepreneurial event—where big ideas are shared, talent is discovered, and powerful connections are made.
So, get ready to tell your story. Because this May, the future of MENA startups takes center stage at RiseUp.