VC<>Startup Connect: Dubai Edition
Cointelegraph Accelerator invites the leading minds in the blockchain sector for an exclusive networking event tailored for venture capitalists and startups. Participate in our insightful panels and presentations from select startups. Join us for an insightful evening of networking and pitching with Web3 market leaders.
What to expect:
→ Panels with industry leaders (VCs, infrastructure providers, serial founders)
→ Startup pitch session with immediate feedback from VCs and grant providers
→ Prize pool: $50,000 for audit service from QuillAudits and $10,000 in media credits from Cointelegraph
→ Curated networking environment for VCs, founders, and builders
Event agenda:
12:00-12:30 | Networking and opening speech
12:35-13:05 | PANEL 1: The Regulatory Supercycle - Shaping the Future of Web3 Innovation.
Featuring:
Belal Jassoma, DMCC
Dan Johnson, Vara
Dr. Mahmoud AlBurai, Dubai Land Department
Irina Heaver, NeosLegal
13:05-13:10 | The UAE Founder’s Guide - Book Presentation
13:10-13:40 | PANEL 2: From Protocols to People: The Web3 Ecosystem Effect
Featuring:
Michael Heinrich, OG Labs
Bruno Calabretta, DFINITY Foundation
Mario Alberto Casiraghi, Fetch
Tina Qi, Monad Foundation
Vladislav Ponomarev, TON Factory
Omkar Godbole, Coindesk
13:40-13:50 | Pitching for Startups: A practical guide by Paul Kruegel (Cointelegraph)
13:50-14:40 | Pitch Competition
Featured startups: DePINEd, Haio, DevvDigital, PactSwap, Crouton Finance, The One, Quranium, Chainrisk, Dojo, B3X.AI, Exarta, Zereus, Swaps.io.
14:40-15:00 | Judges presentation & prize announcement
15:00-15:15 | Cointelegraph Marketing Workshop by Paul Kruegel and Kate Zem (Cointelegraph)
15:15-15:45 | PANEL 3: Plugging In: Making Web3 Work for Enterprises and Institutions
Featuring:
Rajat Sakhuja, Mastercard
Dr. Marwan Al Zarouni, Dubai Blockchain Center
Ze Atalaya, XION
Gerrit Steen, DAMAC
Filippo Buzzi, HexTrust
Kate Zem, Cointelegraph Formula Agency
15:45-15:50 | Cointelegraph VC Circle by Rebecca Kontosic (Cointelegraph)
15:50-16:15 | PANEL 4: Do VCs Still Matter? Rethinking Capital in Web3
Featuring:
Richard Wang, Draper Dragon
Amit Mehra, BORDΞRLΞSS Capital
Deke Wilkins, Fenbushi Capital
Marek Sandrik, RockawayX
Mark Dymock, Standard Chartered Ventures
Juliet Su, NewTribe Capital
16:15-17:00 | Networking
Our Previous Events:
→ Paris Edition: https://lu.ma/hm8x8857
→ Dubai Edition: https://lu.ma/tr49vgwe
→ Kyiv Edition: https://lu.ma/VCStartupcommect
→ Brussels Edition: https://lu.ma/37h0m9w8
→ Singapore Edition: https://lu.ma/1wfc3lq8
→ Dubai Edition 2: https://lu.ma/659a894x
About Cointelegraph Accelerator
The program helps find and support the next generation of leaders in the Web3 space, bringing together investors, startups, and relevant stakeholders to contribute to the development of Web3. The Accelerator offers a high-quality program focused on the participants' needs in fundraising, marketing, and business development.
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