The sixth edition of ArabNet Digital Summit, the Mena  largest gathering of leaders and experts in the digital business– kicked off today (April 30) at Madinat Jumeirah Conference and Events Center in Dubai, UAE.

The summit has already set new records with the presence of over 1,800 attendees, 115 speakers, 75 exhibitors, as well as more than 100 investors and venture capital firms who gathered under one umbrella to discuss the latest digital trends and opportunities in the UAE and the wider region. Featuring a packed agenda, the two-day event also brought together high-level sponsors, including Du, OMD, Gulf Capital, Emirates NBD, IDAL, Bayt and Dubai Chamber.

In his opening speech, Omar Christidis, founder and CEO of ArabNet, noted, “As the digital market in MENA continues to expand and evolve from a trend to a fundamental part of business strategies, industry leaders are looking for specialized knowledge and connections to stay ahead. And therefore, ArabNet conference offers a holistic experience that caters to the diverse audience of business professionals.”


On the sidelines of the summit, ArabNet hosted government and corporate leaders in the Digital Policy Forum, which included policy roundtables and one-on-one meetings that help build meaningful bilateral government relationships leading to fruitful collaborations. This invitation-only forum will spread across the two-day conference.

The ArabNet Digital Summit will continue on May 1, featuring the newly-introduced Real Estate Tech Forum, the Smart Economy Forum, the Investment Forum, the second roundtable of the Digital Policy Forum as well as the Startup Championship and Smartpreneur competitions. – TradeArabia News Service