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Step Conference 2024

Step Saudi 2023

Step Match 2021

Our story

Step is a new media company with a suite of virtual and in-person events, podcasts, and newsletters for the tech savvy cross-generational audience in MENA and emerging markets. Step started out as a series of workshops and small gatherings. Step's events bring the most influential tech and digital personalities on stage and draws attendance from hundreds of startups, exhibiting tech companies and brands, and a lively experience with entertainment and satellite events.

Events

Step Saudi 2023

Step 2024

Step Saudi 2022

Step Conference 2022

Step Conference in Dubai is Step's flagship event and brings the world to Dubai. Step 2022 will be the 10th edition in Dubai of the tech and digital festival.

FEBRUARY 23-24, 2022

Dubai Step 2022

Step started out as a series of workshops and small gatherings, and over 10 years has grown to become the largest tech festival in Dubai.

Online - 2021

Step Match 2021

Step Match is an online program to address the pre-seed and seed funding gap brought to you by Step, the organizers of Step Conference, the leading tech and startup festival for emerging markets.

November 17-18 2021

Step Saudi 2021

Step Saudi is home to Saudi's best entrepreneurs, investors, creatives, and digital enthusiasts. Step Saudi features 4 content tracks, more than 100 startups, and 1500+ attendees.

September 15 2021

Step Pakistan 2021

Step Pakistan will bring together startup founders, investors, developers, and enablers from Pakistan in a holistic community to collaborate with talks of innovation, raising startup investments, and more.

May 25 2021

FoodX Summit 2021

FoodX will cover the latest trends and innovation in the food technology space, including farming, supply chain, logistics, research, investment, and legislation, with participation from relevant stakeholders from the ecosystem.

March 29-31 2021

Step Anywhere 2021

Step Anywhere is a fully online edition of the conference and features 6 tracks of live talks and panels, workshops, various startup programming, exhibition and showcasing opportunities, and live entertainment.

January 20 2021

Step Match 2021

Step Match is a series of online networking events. The next edition, in partnership with AWS, will gather founders and investors from the MENA region.

November 24-25 2020

Step Saudi 2020

Step Saudi is home to KSA's successful entrepreneurs, creatives, and digital enthusiasts. Step Saudi's second edition featured multiple tracks, startup programs, exhibiting tech companies, and a speaker line-up of influencers from the Saudi ecosystem.

September 30 2020

Step Match 2020

Step Match is a series of online networking events. The past edition, themed Founders X Investors, saw the participation of 58 seed/early stage startups and 17 regional funds.

AUGUST 24-26 2020

Step Anywhere 2020

Step Anywhere is the first fully online edition of the conference and will feature 6 tracks of live talks and panels, workshops, various startup programming, exhibition and showcasing opportunities, and live entertainment.

FEBRUARY 11-12 2020

Step Conference 2020

Dubai 2020 saw 4 conferences, more than 300 global startups showcasing, hundreds of global investors, and 7000+ global attendees over two days in Dubai.

MARCH 25 2019

Step Saudi 2019

Step Saudi's first edition in 2019 featured 4 content tracks, more than 100 startups, and 1500+ attendees.

Network

STARTUP FOUNDERS

Step's startup network spans across the Middle East to India, Pakistan, China, and local networks in Europe and the USA.

Investors

Step's global investor network has invested from seed to early stage startups, and growth stage startups to startups who have had successful exits.

Industry Experts

Step's strong content and program stems from the network of experts across top and trending industries in tech.

Digital Executives

Digital executives in Step's global network have led transformation, innovation, and advancement in both public and private entities.

news

A Sneak Peek of What's to Come

February 16, 2023 by Step Conference

Meet Consul General Meghan Gregonis at Step 2023!

February 13, 2023 by Step Conference

Guess who's beh(AI)nd our outdoor campaign!

February 9, 2023 by Step Conference

Meet Peter Shankman at Step 2023

February 8, 2023 by Step Conference

Meet Christopher Leacock AKA Jillionaire at Step 2023

February 3, 2023 by Step Conference

Earth is calling!

January 31, 2023 by Step Conference

Industries

Mobility

Smart cities

Fintech

Artificial intelligence

digital media & Content

Healthtech

cleantech

foodtech

traveltech & hospitality

tech in real estate & construction

Retailtech & ecommerce

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