MEVCA Events
Explore MEVCA’s year-round events, featured partner gatherings, regional conferences, startup events and key initiatives.
MEVCA Investors Summit 2026
February 4, 2026 | ADGM, Abu Dhabi
Each year, the region’s VC community gathers at our flagship event, the MEVCA Investor Summit, a full-day forum of knowledge sharing, strategic dialogue, and ecosystem engagement, convening leaders from across the regional investment landscape in an exclusive setting.
Venture Ecosystem Calendar
IPEM Asia
Cross border partnering meetings in China and Asia. A unique Event Unlocking Capital Markets, Driving Strategic Partnerships & Boosting Bilateral Growth. Learn More
Build, Automate & Accelerate with AI: Hands-On Workshop for Fund Managers
Interactive virtual session with Will Poole, Capria Ventures' Managing Partner and AI Evangelist. This event is exclusively for MEVCA members.
IQEQ and MCB Dubai Panel Series
An evening of insight and discussion on the fast-evolving private markets landscape in the Middle East and Africa. To learn more, email Sally-Ann.Devion@iqeq.com.
EGA Ramp-Up Investor Pitch Day 2025
Witness a select group of pioneering startups showcase their solutions to investors, partners, and industry leaders, tackling challenges across industries such as Digital Innovations, Supply Chain and Logistics, Environment/Sustainability, Human Capital, and Health & Safety. Register Here
Unlocking Family Capital: MEVCA Fireside Chat in partnership with EFOA
The Middle East Venture Capital Association (MEVCA) and the Emirates Family Office Association (EFOA) are excited to bring you another virtual session in our partnership series.
Join us on October 7 at 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Gulf Standard Time (GST) for Unlocking Family Capital, a fireside chat with Columbia Professor Abbas Hashmi and Shane Walton, president of a six-generation family office in the US.
Step SF 2025: The AI & Tech Startup Festival
Step is the global tech conference for founders, investors, and innovators - connecting thriving startup scenes across North America, the Middle East, and Europe. After hosting 50,000+ attendees and thousands of startups over the past decade, we’re back in Silicon Valley on 21 August for the second edition of Step SF.
Due-Diligence Masterclass for Family Offices
July, 2 2025.
A focused masterclass for Family Offices on best practices in due diligence—covering investment evaluation, risk management, and wealth protection.
SuperReturn Emerging Markets, Amsterdam
The meeting place for LPs and GPs investing in emerging private capital markets. From 45+ countries worldwide.
Gitex Europe, Berlin
The GITEX EUROPE Investor Programme gathers the most active VCs, CVCs, Accelerators, Venture Studios, Angels, and Institutional Investors deploying funds in the European market.
Dubai Fintech Summit 2025
For the second consecutive year, MEVCA is proud to join hands with Dubai Fintech Summit as an Association Partner.
MEVCA at RiseUp Egypt 2025
MEVCA is excited to be going to Egypt for the first time! Join us at RiseUp Egypt 2025, where we are hosting a special speaker session for all Rise Up guests, alongside an exclusive gathering for our members.
MEVCA Lunch in Egypt
We were proud to host MEVCA’s first-ever event in Egypt yesterday — a private lunch overlooking the Pyramids, hosted in collaboration with Global Ventures, AMK Investment Office, and A15.
Unlocking Investment Opportunities in Impact
Join us for an engaging session exploring opportunities at the intersection of impact and innovation, as we gather in the spirit of Ramadan, a time of reflection and meaningful conversations while we await Iftar.
Step x MEVCA: Conference
We are delighted to invite you to an exclusive panel at STEP Conference on February 20, 2025, at 11:55 AM, where industry leaders will explore the latest trends shaping venture capital and innovation.
Exclusive Investment Opportunity
The Emirates Family Office Association invites you to an exclusive pitch event at ADGM, featuring 15 high-potential Swiss startups from Neuchâtel. Hosted by the UAE Consulate in Geneva and the Canton of Neuchâtel, with EFOA’s support, this event connects top investors with Switzerland’s most promising startups poised for global impact.
MEVCA Investors Summit
The Emirates Family Office Association invites you to an exclusive pitch event at ADGM, featuring 15 high-potential Swiss startups from Neuchâtel. Hosted by the UAE Consulate in Geneva and the Canton of Neuchâtel, with EFOA’s support, this event connects top investors with Switzerland’s most promising startups poised for global impact.
ADFW
DFW 2024 will convene the world’s most distinguished leaders, market experts and entrepreneurs from over 100 countries to explore the facets and power of financial, human and technological capital as a competitive propellor for economic growth. Complimentary access for MEVCA members.
Hot Fundraising Terms, Conditions and Trends
In this interactive session to be held on 7 November in partnership with the Global Private Capital Association (GPCA) and Middle East Venture Capital Association (MEVCA), partners from DLA Piper will examine trends and important considerations in fund formation.
Bridging Sustainability and Finance
Are you ready to drive change in sustainable investment? Don’t miss ‘Bridging Sustainability and Finance’, an exclusive networking event designed for professionals passionate about advancing sustainable investments and strengthening the connection between finance and environmental responsibility.
As the demand for sustainable investment strategies grows, this is your chance to discover how financial initiatives can catalyse meaningful sustainability projects that drive both economic growth and environmental progress. Whether you are looking to build new partnerships, gain insights into emerging market trends, or collaborate on innovative solutions, this event is tailored just for you.
Gitex
The most trusted tech event, with the widest and most influential global following from big tech, global governments, innovative startups, expert investors and corporate buyers.
SuperReturn Asia
The world of private capital meets in Asia at the region's networking hub for senior LPs and GPs.
Profiting from GenAI despite the bubble
Capria Ventures hosted an insightful webinar on the evolving landscape of Generative AI (GenAI) and strategies to capitalize on its potential amidst the current market bubble. The discussion focused on navigating and profiting from this transformative technology despite the hype and market volatility, highlighting tangible opportunities for sustainable growth and innovation. The webinar provided valuable insights into harnessing GenAI's potential, making it a crucial session for anyone interested in the future of this groundbreaking technology
MEVCA Pre-summer mixer
It was a fantastic evening filled with valuable networking and engaging discussions. Sponsors: AMK Investment Office and King and Spalding.
Frontline Fundraising
In collaboration with Carta and King & Spalding, MEVCA organized an insightful event exploring the dynamic and evolving Venture Capital landscape in the MENA region. Our exceptional panel, including LPs, legal experts, and fund managers, provided a deep dive into fundraising strategies and insights crucial for shaping a sustainable future in venture capital.
Investor Hour
In collaboration with the Dubai FinTech Summit, MEVCA, and Carta organized an Investor Hour that proved to be a remarkable networking and educational moment for the startup community. This event provided a unique platform for industry stakeholders to engage and connect meaningfully.
At Investor Hours, participants experienced 1:1 Investor Pitch Tables: Reserved tables allowed investors (VCs, LPs, Family Offices) to meet directly with selected founders, fostering valuable one-on-one interactions. Networking: Attendees had the opportunity to meet with a diverse array of industry stakeholders, including founders, capital allocators, fund managers, ecosystem players, angel investors, and more. This facilitated a dynamic exchange of ideas and potential collaborations, underscoring the vibrant and interconnected nature of the FinTech ecosystem.
MEVCA in collaboration with Google and C3
In a collaborative effort, the Middle East Venture Capital Association extended an invitation to its members to join the launch of the Google for Startups Growth Academy: Women in AI, supported by C3 - Companies Creating Change. This impactful event featured engaging discussions with industry experts such as H.E. Dr. Tariq Bin Hendi from Global Ventures, Nader AlBastaki from Dubai Future District Fund, Lola Fernandez Flores from VentureSouq, and Sarah AlSaleh from Outliers Venture Capital.
The event provided valuable insights into the evolving landscape of AI and reinforced our commitment to supporting pioneering female founders in the tech industry. We look forward to participating in future events that foster innovation and growth.
MEVCA, in collaboration with EVCA: VC Trek
The Middle East Venture Capital Association, with the incredible support of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, the Abu Dhabi Residents Office, and Hub71, hosted a fantastic day at Hub71 for MEVCA members and EVCA members from the Bay Area and East Coast (USA). This event in Abu Dhabi showcased the region's dynamic investment scene and sparked global collaborations. The energy, insights, and connections forged were clear signals of the venture capital world’s bright, border-crossing future.
MEVCA Suhoor
A successful Suhoor at Em Sherif, Dubai, hosted by the Middle East Venture Capital Association and Turmeric Capital, brought together a vibrant community of investors and entrepreneurs. This event highlighted the importance of networking and building meaningful connections within our ecosystem. We are committed to hosting more events like this to foster collaboration and growth in the venture capital community
MEVCA Investor Summit
The MEVCA Investors Summit 2024, held at Abu Dhabi Global Market, set a new benchmark for regional Venture Capital events. This premier gathering brought together top venture capital investors from across the Middle East to share insights, explore opportunities, and engage in high-level business discussions.
The summit's agenda featured pivotal topics such as the rise of Sovereign Wealth Funds in the VC space, the benefits of internalizing versus externalizing VC operations, and the evolving role of Corporate Venture Capital. The first panel, "The Region as a Global Ecosystem Hub," underscored the Middle East's growing influence on the global stage. A highlight was the thought-provoking discussion on the current state of venture capital, titled "What is happening in VC? Is the game over?" With a carefully curated program and ample networking opportunities, the MEVCA Investors Summit 2024 was an event impossible to miss for the Middle Eastern venture capital industry.
More info here:https://mevcainvestorssummit.com/

