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Step Conference Opens Its Doors On February 21, 2024
The event is now the largest tech festival in Dubai, attracting hundreds of global startups, investors, and over 8,000 attendees.
Dubai’s premier tech expo, Step Conference, is gearing up for its 12th event on February 21st and 22nd at Dubai Internet City, welcoming over 400 startups and 8,000 attendees. The annual conference has become known as a place to forge connections with like-minded individuals, as well as a platform for potential investment opportunities.
Step Conference hosts 4 stages of tech-related content, workshops, entertainment, and more. This year’s event will explore the latest trends and innovations across the startup, fintech, AI, and wellness sectors. Industry leaders, including Faraz Khalid, CEO of noon, Zuby, Amjad Masad of Replit, Dr. Jonathan Doerr of Antler MENAP, and GV Ravishankar of Peak XV Partners, will be on hand to share insights and lead discussion panels.
This year, Step Conference will also unveil several exciting new additions. The AI Track will immerse event goers in captivating discussions, embracing topics including Large Language Models (LLMs), Co-pilot systems, and advanced neural networks. Meanwhile, the Founder’s Circle will host exclusive discussions for startup founders seeking expert guidance. The new features promise to enrich the Step Conference experience, helping to promote innovation and reshape the tech landscape.
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If you’re a startup founder, industry expert, or simply interested in tech and innovation, Step Conference promises to be a standout event for early 2024.
To unlock early bird pricing and buy tickets, head over to the website via this link. If you’re a startup and interested in attending, you can submit an application here.
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NASA Forms New Partnership With Saudi Space Agency
The pair will collaborate on the Center for Space Futures, advancing space tech by bringing together public and private stakeholders.
Saudi Arabia’s space industry is on the brink of substantial expansion after generating $400 million in revenue in 2022, according to a report by the Saudi Communications, Space and Technology Commission.
Now, in a new venture with NASA, plans for a “Center for Space Futures” are set to further drive the Kingdom’s aspirations of becoming a leading player in space exploration and technology.
Capturing moments from the joint delegation visit with leaders from the Saudi and American Space Agencies @NASA to @PSU_RUH, along with scenes showcasing the audience's engagement. pic.twitter.com/oB1cFTiRNl
— وكالة الفضاء السعودية (@saudispace) May 14, 2024
The partnership between NASA and Saudi Arabia goes beyond economic advantages. The pair have already cooperated on preliminary work for the Artemis II lunar mission, which is slated for a September 2025 launch and aims to land astronauts near the moon’s South Pole.
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During a visit to the capital, Riyadh, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson emphasized in a TV interview the broader objectives of the collaboration, which encompass “returning to the moon and then [to] Mars” while utilizing space exploration to glean important insights into climate change. The NASA spokesman also reiterated the space agency’s dedication to collaborating with Saudi Arabia on other future ventures.
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