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.
What to Expect
After a landmark year of growth, learning, and collaboration, MEVCA returns to ADGM for its annual flagship summit!
The program will look at the region’s momentum and its place on the global stage, as more eyes turn to MENA’s evolving role in venture capital. The full-day event features panels, keynotes, and fireside chats exploring the forces shaping the industry, from fundraising trends and LP perspectives, to sector opportunities, technology developments, and global expansion.
This year we are welcoming international VC delegations alongside regional leaders, MEVCA members, and key stakeholders. With curated content and unrivaled networking, the summit is where knowledge is shared, partnerships are built, and the future of venture capital in the Middle East is strengthened.
Join us at the largest gathering of VCs shaping the future of venture capital in MENA.
MENA’s largest annual gathering of VCs.
2025 Highlights
300+
Attendees
$100+ Billion
AUM
80%
Decision-Makers
Attendees from
15+ Countries
Investors, LPs, Corporates, Banks, Regulators, Tech Firms
Previous Edition Agenda
Session
Time (GST)
11:50 AM
Welcome Breakfast and Reception
09:00 AM
Opening Remarks
Noor Sweid - Managing Partner, Global Ventures and Chairperson, MEVCA
10:00 AM
Keynote Presentation: GPCA
Carlos Ramos de la Vega - Managing Director, VC and Tech, GPCA
10:20 AM
How AI Can Disrupt Venture Capital?
Moderator
Gabrielle Inzirillo - Head of Ecosystem Development - Fintech, ADGM
Speakers
Tunc Ozgul - Head of Startup and VC Ecosystem, AWS
Laura Modiano - EMEA VC Partnerships Lead, Open AI
Susana Garcia - Managing Partner, Capria Ventures
Amal Dokhan - Managing Partner, 500 Global and Board Member, MEVCA
10:35 AM
Coffee Break
11:05 AM
Keynote - Carta
Anushweta Mukherjee - Funds Regional Lead Middle East, Carta
11:35 AM
Government Fund Of Funds: Learnings From The Last Five Years
Moderator
Noor Sweid - Managing Partner, Global Ventures and Chairperson, MEVCA
Speakers
Nader Al Bastaki - Managing Director, DFDF
Osama Alamri - CBDO, SVC
Faris Al Mazrui - Head of Ventures & Growth, Mubadala
Have Private Credit And Venture Debt Finally Arrived?
Moderator
Tala Al Jabri - Board Member, MEVCA
Speakers
Carmen James - Chief Strategy Officer, Liquidity Group
Fariha Javed - Partner, Stride Ventures
Armineh Baghoomian - Managing Director, PFG
12:20 PM
Lunch
12:50 PM
Venture Growth And Growth Equity: Is The Time Now For Growth Capital In The Region?
Moderator
Omar AlKhawaja - Managing Director, AMK Investment Office & Vice Chairman, MEVCA
Speakers
Abdulaziz Shikh Al Sagha - Managing Partner, Beco Capital
Stephanie Nour Prince - Partner, Nuwa Capital and Board Member, MEVCA
Said Murad - Senior Partner, Global Ventures
Zeid Zabian - Founding Partner, Turmeric Capital
02:30 PM
03:00 PM
The Venture Capital Exit Landscape In MENA
Moderator
Abdullah Mutawi - Partner, Taylor Wessing and Board Member, MEVCA
Speakers
Omar AlMajdouie - Founding Partner, Raed Ventures and Board Member - MEVCA
Rabih Khoury - Chief Exit Officer, MEVP
Walid Faza - Generał Partner, Msa Novo
Keynote - BytePlus (Part of Bytedance)
Hasnain Gilani - Head of Partnerships Alliances & Solutions, ByteDance
03:30 PM
03:50 PM
Coffee Break
Which Institutions Are Making Big Moves In Venture Capital?
Moderator
Leo Batalov - Partner, Global Co-Head of Emerging Growth Companies & Venture Capital, DLA Piper
Speakers
Tomas Pierucci - Managing Director, Head of Tech Vertical, JP Morgan
Youssef Assabghy - Head of Venture & Growth Corporates and Head of Structured Finance, HSBC
Bassel Alkhawaja - Advisory Head, Abu Dhabi IPO Fund
04:15 PM
Fireside Chat
Speakers:
HE Dr. Tariq Bin Hendi - Managing Director & Board Member, Astra Tech
Noor Sweid - Managing Partner, Global Ventures and Chairperson, MEVCA
04:45 PM
06:00 PM
Closing Reception at Em Sherif Sea Café