Step Saudi kicks off at The Arena Riyadh

Step Saudi kicks off at The Arena Riyadh

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - EQS Newswire: In the first half of 2022 alone, VC funding in Saudi Arabia grew more than threefold, outshining the whole of 2021, according to a report released by startup data platform Magnitt. This buoyant VC market provides an excellent backdrop for hosting Saudi Arabia’s largest tech startup event. Step Saudi 2022 (www.saudi.StepConference.com) kicks off on 12 December at The Arena Riyadh with an inspiring mix of startups, investors, digital enthusiasts, brands and government representatives.

Panel sessions including "Hotbed for Global VCs"; "FinTech’s Compliance with Changing Regulations"; "Web3 in Saudi Arabia: How will Web3 be integrated into the systems?", and "Podcasting Pool", will look at ongoing themes that the region´s startup ecosystem will face as it is set to steadily increase in size moving forward.

Top speakers include Mohammed Alsuhaim, Assistant Deputy Minister for Future Skills & Digital Knowledge & CEO at Saudi Digital Academy, H.E. Dr. Nabeel Koshak, the CEO and Board Member of Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC), Muna AbuSulayman, Media Icon and Social Impact Leader, Nayef Al-Athel, Chief of Listing at the Saudi Exchange, scientist-turned-entrepreneur HRH Fahad Bandar Al Saud, former investment banker Khadija Khartit, and 500 Global´s Amal Dokhan.

The event, which is sponsored by