Innovative Palestine in the UAE
Showcasing Palestinian Startups in Dubai
Nov 1st- Museum of the Future
Nov 2nd- DIFC Fintech Hive
ICEP is constantly building on the successes of past years. Since its inception in 2019 it has become the platform where global expertise meet local leaders and drive the entrepreneurial landscape forward.
This year, on November 1st, the International Conference on Entrepreneurship- Palestine will be held in the museum of the future in Dubai with sharp focus on Palestinian founders and promising startups.
ICEP 4.0 IMPACT
ICEP 4.0
HIGHLIGHTS
Panel discussions and startup pitches held at the Museum of the Future on November 1st, 2022
Networking event between Angel Investors and VC Funds with Palestinian startup founders on November 2nd, 2022
Day 01
- Museum of the Future- Dubai
- 1st November, 2022
- Startup pitches & Panel discussions
Day 02
- DIFC Fintech Hive
- 2nd November, 2022
- Angel investors networking
KEYNOTE SPEECH
The International Conference on Entrepreneurship- Palestine 2022 kicks off with a recorded speech by inspiring world leaders and true changemakers.
Prof. Klaus Schwab
Founder and Executive Chairman at World Economic Forum, Switzerland Geneva
What we experience in Palestine is the beginning of a wonderful story of our future.
The future is about innovation, knowledge economy and entrepreneurship.
FROM THE
CO-CHAIRS
Event schedule
Day 01
Nov 1st
Museum of the Future- Dubai
Networking
[Special Recorded message]
Prof. Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman at World Economic Forum, Switzerland Geneva [replay the recording]
Ministerial session\ Integrating Innovation between Levant and GCC
HE Minister Usama Al Sa’dawi, Minister of Entrepreneurship & Empowerment, State of Palestine
Khawaja Aftab Ahmed, Regional Director, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Moderated by: Mohamad Musleh
Collaboration for innovation.
Saeed Al Falasi, Executive Director, Future Design and Acceleration at Dubai Future Foundation Alya AlZarouni, Executive Vice President – Operations, Dubai International Financial Centre – DIFC. Hashim Shawa, Chairman, Bank of Palestine Group, Co-Chair – ICEP Maher Awartani, Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer, APIC Group Mirek Dusek, Managing Director; Global Programming Group, World Economic Forum (recorded)
Moderated by: Zaid Ghazaleh, McKinsey, Dubai |
Showcasing Palestinian Startup Pitches [Intersect Innovation Hub]
Peter Abualzolof, Mashvisor – PropTech Aws Al Nabulsi, Gamiphy – Retail-Tech Christina Ganim, Kenz – E-Commerce Dina Abdul Majeed, 360 Moms – Health-tech Diala Khashan, Vatrin – E-commerce/SaaS |
Moderated by: Rateb Rabi, Managing Director, Intersect Innovation Hub
Towards a Silicon Road: Trends Shaping the Future in MENA Region
Fares Ghandour, Partner, Wamda Capital
Rabih Khoury, Managing Partner, Chief Exit Officer, Middle East Venture Partners – MEVP
Habib Hazzan, Managing General Partner, Ibtikar Fund
Tammer Qaddumi, Partner, Venture Souq
Sharif El-Badawi, CEO at Dubai Future District Fund
Tala Al Jabri, Angel Investor, Saudi Angel Investors
Moderated by: Anissa Kanoun-VC Investment Officer, IFC, Dubai
Show Casing Palestinian Startup Pitches [IPSD]
Aous Mansour, GoMake – Manufacturing Technology Suna Othman Zoabi, Tawazon – Health-tech Ahmad Altawafsheh, Algebra – Energy, Technology, AI, IoT Bashir Alsaifi, Jobify – Artificial Intelligence Moaaz Tarek, Xina AI – AI and Machine Learning |
Moderated by: Amany Dahir, Market Linkages Component Lead, Innovative Private Sector Development/DAI
Innovating through Music.
Presentation by: Trio Joubran
Day 02
Nov 2nd
DIFC Fintech Hive
Hosted by: Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR)
Venue: at the 3D printed office (middle section)
Dr. Marwan Tarazi – Director, Development Insights & Creative Solutions, Center for Continuing Education – Birzeit University
Maryam Ahmed Hassani – Abu Dhabi Hub Outgoing Vice-Curator
Tamara Kleibo – East Jerusalem Hub Curator
Ahmed Mazlom – Dubai Hub Curator
Hanan Abukmail – Gaza Hub Curator
Mohammad Khdair – Nablus Hub Curator
Rula Odeh – Ramallah Hub Impact Officer
Moderated by Dr. Patrick Noack, Executive Director – Future Foresight and Imagination, Dubai Future Foundation
Welcoming Video
Investment Opportunities in Palestine: Perspectives from the Palestinian Diaspora
Khaldoon Bushnaq, Founder, Alma Health, UAE
Mohannad Itayem, CEO, Reach International Holding
Husam Barqawi, Founder ITG Software
Dr. Inas Deeb, Director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Unit at Dar Al Kalimah University
Moderated by: Noor Lozi, Investor at Kingsway Capital
Investor incentives in Palestine
Hisham Kassim, Senior Partner at Levari Law Firm
Youssef Habesch, Resident Representative, WB & Gaza, International Finance Corporation- IFC
Hani Alami, Founder & Chairman – JEST, CEO – Coolnet
Ambar Amleh, Managing Partner – Ibtikar Fund
Moderated by: Mona Nabil Demaidi, Director of Girls in Tech- Palestine
“Startup Investor Speed Dating”
Pitch session with Angel Investors
- Khaled Sabaawi, Open Screenplay – Screenwriting, Entertainment, & Ed-Tech
- Thaer Samara, Safra – Travel Tech
- Khaled Zbidat, Flare – Streaming, Gaming, AdTech
- Tawfiq Sadeddin, JeelCode – Ed-Tech
- Hazmeh Ghosheh, Naviatx – Insurtech, Smart mobility
- Shatha Ajaj, Modesta – Fashion, E-Commerce
- Mohammad Taweel, ERPMax – Tech
- Fawaz Samara, Nabeeh – Home Services
- Rabi Barakat, Cymetricx – Cybersecurity
- Amir Shihadeh, Tadamon – Humanitarian, NGO
- Ram Mere, Olivery – Logistics
- Tarek Eslim, Booklet – Fintech
Moderated by: Sami Khoreibi, Founding Partner at Incubayt Investments Ltd.
Networking reception by DIFC
Speakers
startups
Ed-Tech
Jeel Code
Open Screenplay
FinTech
Booklet
Insur-Tech
Naviatx
Artificial Intelligence
Jobify
Algebra Intelligence
Xeina AI
Health-Tech
Tawazon
360Moms
E-Commerce & Fashion
Vatrin
Kenz
Modesta
Cybersecurity
Cymetrix
Retail-Tech
Gamiphy
PropTech
Mashvisor
Manufacturing Technology & Logisticts
GoMake
Olivery
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Meet the Co-Chairs
For the past 3 years, ICEP was being shaped and led by the vision of our Co-Chairs who connect a global network of experts with the vision of Palestine, in order to help create the next hub for innovation and talented entrepreneurship slated to collaborate with the world.
Samer Khoury
Chairman, CCC
Hashim Shawa
Chairman, Bank of Palestine Group
Mirek Dusek
Managing Director; Global Programming Group, World Economic Forum
Steffi Czerny
Senior Advisor, Hubert Burda Media
In partnership with
We are thankful to the visionary leadership of ICEP Strategic Partners, Sponsors and Supporters who share our vision and provide us with the tools to deliver our conference for the 4th year!