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In less than a week, ArabNet Kuwait will be back for its third time at the Arraya Ballroom - Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Kuwait City on October 7-9. The event will highlight the latest trends and opportunities that have emerged in the country, and will introduce the crowd of the ecosystem to Kuwait’s most promising startups.

Whether you are an entrepreneur, investor, or tech geek, here are 5 amazing reasons why you should attend this year’s ArabNet Kuwait:

Meet High-Profile Speakers:

With over 70 global and regional speakers participating at the event, the prominent leaders from the tech and startup scene will share with us their thoughts and perspectives on the latest trends shaping today’s digital sector through interactive panel formats, talks, and workshops.

Namely, Abdullah Al-Najran Al-Tuwaijri – Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Boubyan Bank, Christopher Rogers – Partner at Lumia Capital, Ulugbek Yuldashev – Founder and CEO of awok.com, Navin Gupta – South Asia and MENA Managing Director at Ripple, and many more speakers will be present at the event. Visit our website to discover more about the participating speakers.

Discover the Latest Tech Trends:

This year’s 4 forums will delve into several hot topics in the digital and tech space.

Media and Adtech Forum: Artificial intelligence, data / analytics and Internet of Things are new technologies that enhance customer experience, improve efficiency and drive sales. Influencers continue to play a key role in the marketing value chain, with 94% of the brands, agencies and retailers finding influencer marketing beneficial, according to Liniqia.

Money Forum: Technology is transforming the banking and financial services sector, which is why GCC cities are competing to become the next leading Fintech hub.

 Ecommerce Forum: The Middle East is one of the fastest growing e-commerce markets in the world, with sales volumes set to expand to $22.3B in 2020. In Kuwait, KNET processed over $3.3B in online transactions during 2017 alone.

Innovation and Investment Forum: According to ArabNet Business Intelligence, digital startups in MENA raised $650M in equity investments in 270 deals in 2017. ArabNet Kuwait will feature dedicated discussions about the state of the Kuwait innovation economy and startup investing from leading regional and global investors and stakeholders.

Catch ArabNet’s Exclusive Competitions:

Attending ArabNet Kuwait 2018 will give you access to meet the latest generation of entrepreneurs through ArabNet’s signature Startup Battle where 10 startups will pitch their ideas live on stage.

Winners of the competition will get the chance to fly out to Dubai and compete with the other Startup Battle winners in the Startup Championship during ArabNet Digital Summit. The winning startup will be given a $20,000 check, and an acceleration scholarship in Sillicon Valley, along with other in-kind prizes from partners.

Connect with Prominent Companies at the Techfair:

The TechFair is the accompanying exhibition to ArabNet Kuwait 2018, featuring more than 40 leading companies from across the region and the world. A crowd of over 1000 delegates will have the chance to connect with TechFair exhibitors and discover the latest trends, applications, and technologies in the region.

Network with Participants:

With more than 1000 delegates expected to attend the event, ArabNet Kuwait presents an opportune moment for learning from and networking with an elite crowd of promising entrepreneurs, industry leaders, potential investors, and digital experts.

Apply now, and benefit from a great learning experience at ArabNet Kuwait 2018!