Saudi Arabia is the region's largest market and has tremendous potential to be the region’s innovation and startup hub – and, in line with Vision 2030, technology is emerging as the key pillar for developing an innovation and knowledge-driven economy in the Kingdom. This panel hosts key Saudi industry leaders to share their insights on what it takes to make Saudi Arabia the region’s Silicon Valley, and their plans and upcoming initiatives for helping make this a reality.

Mazen Al-Jubeir, Managing Director of Jawaris, Chairman of Fund of Funds
Dr. Abdulla Elyas, Co-founder and CPO, Careem
Omar Al-Madhi, Senior Managing Director and Member of the Board, Abdul Latif Jameel Investments
Khalil Al-Shafei, CEO and Managing Director, Saudi Aramco Entrepreneurship Venture
Eng. Amer Al Kahtani, Vice President of Research and Innovation, Elm
Moderator: H.E. Dr. Nabeel Koshak, Founder and Chairman, Athaal Co