This edition of Dtec Forum, in partnership with Entrepreneur Middle East aims to investigate why acceleration, incubation and support programs are important for startups in the UAE, while also highlighting the gaps in the ecosystem that support programs need to particularly address.

Keynote: Startup Programs In The MENA Region: What To Look Out For (And How To Get In) 

> Elliott Denham, Senior Associate Manager, Startup Programs, Dtec 

Panel Discussion: What Makes Startup Programs Work?

A discussion on the impact of startup programs that currently exist in the MENA region, as well as the gaps that they need to address to bolster the ecosystem and its entrepreneurs.

> Julien Plouzeau, Senior Investment and Portfolio Manager, Dtec Ventures

> Aya Sadder, founder, Bolt

> Mashal Waqar, Co-Founder of The Tempest and 60 Day Startups

> Moderated by Aby Sam Thomas, Editor in Chief, Entrepreneur Middle East