ArabNet is preparing for a Conference in Cairo! Check out the website for more information: http://arabnet.me/conference/cairo

Cairo Workshop Highlights

The Cairo ArabNet Workshop took place at the AUC Old Campus on December 22, 2010 from 6 to 9 PM and had the highest participation rate of all ArabNet Roadshow Workshops.

8 Speakers presented 4 different panels/sessions on the legal, financial, entrepreneurial, and industry perspectives of a startup.

Interesting Stats

  • 500+ attendees
  • 8 Speakers
  • Wael Fakharany announced that Google Middle East is looking for 4 interns and asked people to submit their CVs
  • Average age of the attendees was 23

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