Editorial Staff
Regionally-renowned for integrating the discussion of multiple industry topics, the latest trends in innovation across tech, design, gaming and entertainment, STEP Conference 2016 promises to be even more disruptive than ever before.
Speakers already include Monty Mumford, one of the world’s most renowned tech journalists and speakers, Jamie Bolding, founder of new wave digital content phenomenon Viral Thread and Fadi Ghandor, co-founder of Aramex and Wamda.
Starting in its early days as a small gathering of 100 people four years ago, STEP 2015 welcomed more than 2500+ attendees and 50 international speakers including impressive names such as Mike Butcher of TechCrunch, Dave McClure of 500 Startups and representatives from brands including Facebook, Google, Emirates Group and YouTube.
STEP 2015 brought in more than 120 startups and exhibitors, where pitch competitions and mentoring sessions with potential investors took place. STEP 2016 promises to again fuse forward-thinking startups and exhibitors with a live business-meet environment, making it the most disruptive and interactive event of it’s kind in the Middle East
STEP 2016 will be hosted at the Dubai International Marine Club on 4-5 April 2016, and is set to bring with it an even stronger festival vibe with the latest indie music, night parties and the best of Dubai’s eclectic food scene.
Ray Dargham, co-founder and CEO of STEP Group comments: “STEP is more than just a conference, it’s a festival of technology, digital, and entertainment. Leading on from last year’s success, this year will be hitting Dubai with double the action.
“We’ve got a fantastic line up in store for 2016 that is all to be revealed in the lead up to what will be our most ambitious and most disruptive STEP Conference yet.”
Mohith Agadi
