Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) said it has partnered with Optimus Technology and Telecommunications to set up a networking platform for technology experts, academics and students to help capacity-building, tech entrepreneurship and innovation in Dubai.

The new platform, Silicon Oasis TechForum, has been established through a MoU between DSOA and Optimus Technology and Telecom, with the additional backing of Silicon Oasis Founders (SOF), a technology incubation centre owned by DSOA.

Dubai-based Optimus is a channel development and distribution company that helps leading technology and telecom vendors to develop and create business revenue streams in the Mena and South Asia region.

Featuring monthly community gatherings, the forum will host industry specialists to offer easy to understand presentations on topical industry subjects to educate and stimulate discussion.

The TechForum will additionally serve as a virtual community that empowers visionary leadership, highlights best practices, and offers case studies to help identify best solutions for challenging problems.

Ghanim Al Falasi, senior VP – Corporate Services, said: “DSOA was envisioned to facilitate technological development, innovation and entrepreneurship. Towards this end, we provide the latest and world-class infrastructure to enable UAE-based enterprises to compete with global players.”

“The launch of  TechForum takes our efforts further through creating a platform for networking, sharing ideas and expertise to accelerate innovation in the UAE,' Al Falasi remarked.

It will work closely with leaders in the tech-space, academia as well as technology and business communities such as incubators to host joint activities.

'We are confident that the forum will showcase our ability to bring together diverse groups of thought leaders to enhance growth. Our collaboration with Optimus will allow us to easily connect the power of business leaders with entrepreneurs and academia to inspire the younger generations to respond responsibly to today’s global concerns,” he added.

Meera Kaul, the managing director of Optimus Technology and Telecommunications, said: “We are happy to partner with DSOA in launching Silicon Oasis TechForum to realize our shared vision of bringing industry-leading technology and expertise to the region and specifically to the UAE.'

'We plan to invite some of the most renowned specialists to share knowledge and experiences at the monthly events. We look forward to our first networking event,' she stated.

According to her, the inaugural TechForum event will be held on July 10 at the DSO-based Rochester Institute of Technology from 7pm onwards. Participants will also stand to win exciting prizes through raffle draws.

The TechForum event will be held on the second Tuesday of every month.-TradeArabia News Service