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ArabNet Forum Days: March 29-30

Forum Days are the climax of the ArabNet Digital Summit and the largest gathering of digital professionals and entrepreneurs from across the region and world to meet and discuss the latest trends in technology and digital communications, and hear from first-time ever speakers in the Middle East. The Forum also gives the stage to aspiring regional entrepreneurs who will pitch their ideas and startups in the hopes of attracting attention from investors, business leaders and media. This year, the Forum will feature new formats and structured networking opportunities.

 

Agenda

 

Featured Topics

E-commerce: Fashion Commerce, Mobile Payments

Media and Content: The Future of TV, The Future of News

Social Media: Community Management, Media Buying

Gaming: Gaming Platforms, Gaming as Vehicle: Edutainment & Adver-gaming

Mobile: Smart Phones, Augmented Reality 

Advertising: Video and Mobile Ads

PLUS: 2011 in Review, Telecom CEO Panel, Digital Turkey, Digital for Good!

 

 

Who Should Attend and Why?

Digital professionals and entrepreneurs in the fields of e-commerce, gaming, social media, advertising, mobile, media, and content, because the forum days are the perfect place to explore new talents and meet digital pioneers. 
 

For Entrepreneurs
 

Ideathon Competition

Got a brilliant idea for a web or mobile company? This is your chance to make it happen!

Deadline to apply: March 1st, 2012

Find Out More!

Startup Demo Competition

Got a promising startup that needs a push? This is your chance to take your startup to the next level!

Deadline to apply: March 1st, 2012

Find Out More!


For Agencies
 

ArabNet Case Study Challenge

The ACSC aims to find and promote established and independent agencies and freelance creatives who demonstrate the most innovative use of technology and new media for a marketing goal.

Deadline to apply: February 28th, 2012

Find Out More!

 

Why Sponsor?

Forum Days offers you the opportunity to promote your company as an innovative pioneer in the digital market and role-model for aspiring entrepreneurs. Benefits of sponsoring include high-profile branding throughout the conference venue and event promotional material; the chance to give your company exposure in the most relevant news channels in the industry, as well as the opportunity to host side events for professionals in your field. For further inquiries about sponsorship opportunities, contact: sponsor@arabnet.me

Featured Speakers

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  • Barry Newstead
    Chief Global Development Officer
    Wikimedia Foundation
  • Jan Rezab
    Co-founder, CEO
    SocialBakers
  • Mike Butcher
    Editor, Europe
    TechCrunch
  • Maryse Thomas
    CEO
    Pokeware
  • Christopher M. Schroeder
    Former CEO
    Health Central
  • Frank Meehan
    Horizons Ventures
  • Amina Belghiti
    Head of Platform Partnerships- New Markets EMEA
    Facebook
  • Ziad Matar
    Head of the Middle East & Central Asia, Global Business Operations
    Qualcomm
  • Ahmed Al Khatib
    Founder, CEO
    MarkaVIP
  • Rasha Khouri
    Founder, CEO
    Dia Group

Quotes

“ArabNet is one of very few events worldwide that you see the same number of people in the last session of the last day as you see in the opening”

– Rashid Al Ballaa

“ArabNet sounds like the perfect opportunity to be close to interesting ideas, to the dialogue about digital media, and to people who will be driving the future”

– Ammar Bakkar

“Aramex saw a lot of synergy with ArabNet and its road show. Crafting a strategic partnership was a natural step for us and a reflection of our continued commitment to nurturing an entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Arab world and providing our skills, resources and extensive expertise at the service of youth across the region.”

– Fadi Ghandour