2. 50+
international experts
and mentors
from Techstars, AltCity,
SMART ESA, Torch,
Bootcamp, and other
leading partners
attendees selected by application
500+
25+ workshops, talks,
debates, community/
sector tables, & more
that will blow your socks off
++ startup competitions,
games, collaborative
design activities, music,
tech showcases, & more
will be unlike any
other conference
you’ve been to
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3. Addressing core challenges & opportunities in Lebanon & MENA.
Tapping into community partners to have maximum reach & support.
Optimizing structure and media outreach to have max
impact, visibility, and startup generation.
4 Challenge Tracks
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LAUNCHsummit
Startup Competition
4. The Lebanese and MENA startup ecosystem has come together to create
the first forum that focuses on the early-stage innovation and startup
process. LAUNCHsummit will create a simple yet holistic roadmap that
will guide entrepreneurs in their journey from coming up with an
innovative idea to finding their first customer or first investor.
Our goal is no less than to dramatically boost innovation and entre-
preneurship that contributes to solving major challenges, improv-
ing job opportunities, and providing a powerful boost to the inno-
vation economy in Lebanon and MENA. Successful entrepreneurs
and mentors will guide participants through different tracks and sec-
tors, facilitating meetings with investors, accelerators, support institu-
tions and industry experts, ensuring that every participant gets max-
imum benefit from the event.
All community partners are tapping into their extensive networks of
professionals from all sectors to ensure a powerful day-long con-
ference, and ongoing engaging and impact long after Sep 22nd.
Join us.
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6. Learn how to
launch a startup
Request a tour
by a mentor
Heated debates
on core topics
Exciting lighting
talks by leading talent
Compete and
win valuable prizes
Attend workshops covering
exciting local, regional and global
trends in technology
Get connected
Meet and greet
50 local & international mentors Meet the Investors
Find the right talent;
Meet your future team
Get the
right exposure
Are you looking
for employment in a startup?
Enjoy local & international
media + social media coverage
Connect with Lebanon & MENA
innovation & startup leaders
8. Why
Beirut?“We picked Beirut because it is an emerging entrepreneurial
city. We want to demonstrate this to our community by
sharing what Beirut is doing to create and support
innovators and entrepreneurs.”
-Techstars
12. PARTNER WITH LAUNCHsummit
ATTEND LOCAL & REGIONAL TECHSTARS SUMMITS
CONNECT WITH THE FUTURE OF INNOVATION IN MENA
ORGANIZE YOUR OWN ACTIVITIES AND BRAND
THEM ACCORDINGLY
GET ONLINE, OFFLINE AND MEDIA EXPOSURE
THROUGH ALL OF OUR PARTNER NETWORKS,
LOCALLY & GLOBALLY
ACTIVELY ENGAGE WITH PARTICIPANTS,
INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL MENTORS, SYNDICATES,
MINISTRIES, UNIVERSITY FACULTY AND STAFF,
STUDENTS AND INDUSTRY LEADERS.
13. SMART ESA is an accelerator and incubator developed by ESA Business School and
based on French tech expertise. Supported by the French Embassy in Lebanon, the
Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris – Ile - de - France, and Banque
du Liban (BDL), SMART ESA carries the ambition to make Lebanon a digital crossroad
between Europe and the Middle East.
Bootcamp is one of the MENA region's top early-stage startup programs, helping
aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs go from idea to first investment or first
customer in the shortest time possible, leveraging both world-class trainers and a
network of mentors, investors, experts, and partners.
AltCity is a startup community and one of the leading entrepreneurship training hubs in
Lebanon and MENA, helping aspiring entrepreneurs, researchers, and corporations go
from idea to launch and investment. We focus on tech and tech-empowered business
across sectors, with a key interest in for-profit scalable social impact ventures.
Techstars is a global ecosystem of founders, mentors, investors, and corporate partners
working together to create a network of support that lasts throughout your entrepre-
neurial journey.We make entrepreneurship accessible by opening doors to capital, men-
torship, marketing, business development, customer acquisition, and talent recruitment.
Torch Academy has the mission of empowering and enabling graduates with skills to
accelerate their transition to the Knowledge Information Technology Economy (KITE).
Torch aims to bridge the gap between the theoretical experience gained in universi-
ties and practical skills needed in the work force by equipping its students with hands
on coding training that they can directly use as employees or entrepreneurs.
Co-Organizedby
14. http://info.altcity.me/conference_call_for_participation
FOR ATTENDEES: Pre-Register and Apply to Attend.
Click here:
Additional questions, contact Paula Korban, paulak@altcity.me, +961-3-860-775
Click here: http://info.altcity.me/conference_call_for_partnerships
FOR COMPANIES & ORGANIZATIONS: Connect with us
to discuss partnership opportunities.
Don’t miss the best event to develop your idea,
launch your startup, and connect with Lebanon & MENA’s
early-stage innovation & startup community.
2016
