Arageek joins RiseUp Summit as a Media Partner

Cairo is gearing up to welcome a familiar crowd of builders, backers and big thinkers as RiseUp Summit makes its return from 5 to 7 February 2026, this time set against the rather jaw‑dropping backdrop of the Grand Egyptian Museum. If you’ve ever tried to pitch an idea with the pyramids somewhere in the horizon, you’ll know the setting alone can spark ambition… well, it always does for me.

From our side, AraGeek will be on the ground as an official media partner for RiseUp Summit 2026, covering the event not just through headlines but through real conversations, interviews, and stories that capture what’s actually happening inside the ecosystem. The focus, as always, is on founders, builders, and decision-makers—documenting the ideas being tested, the partnerships taking shape, and the signals that matter for the region’s tech and startup landscape.

Launched back in 2013, RiseUp started as a regional push to connect startups with the right people and tools. Over the years, it’s grown steadily into a global meeting point, pulling together founders, investors, corporates, creatives and policymakers in one place. That evolution feels spot on, especially now when ecosystems don’t really stop at borders anymore.

Organisers say the 2026 edition will be the biggest so far, with attendees expected from more than 50 countries and 120 cities. The numbers are eye‑watering: over 100,000 participants, around 2,000 startups, a similar number of investors, and more than 300 speakers from across the world. It sounds intense, yes, but also like the kind of organised chaos where real connections actually happen.

The agenda leans into the overlap between technology, business, creativity and capital. Across multiple stages and exhibition spaces, conversations will range from AI and emerging tech to funding strategies and new business models. And believe it or not, some of the most useful moments often happen outside the main halls. I’ve seen founders walk in chasing investment and walk out with a co‑founder instead, which is not half bad.

There’s also a strong practical side to the summit. Alongside panels and talks, the programme includes startup showcases, talent matchmaking, creative markets, mentorship corners and a series of satellite events scattered around the city. For early‑stage teams, especially in MENA, that blend of exposure and hands‑on support can be a game changer, even if navigating it all can be a bit of a faff.

From an Arageek reader’s point of view, it’s hard to ignore what events like this signal. Cairo is increasingly positioning itself as a serious player in global entrepreneurship, not just a regional hub. I reckon hosting the summit at the GEM is more than a venue choice; it’s a statement about confidence and scale. Whether every bold idea translates into impact is another question, but the intent is definately there, and that counts for something.

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