The region’s flagship investor education event, the 9th Annual Angel Rising Investor Education Symposium, is returning to Abu Dhabi on November 20, 2025. Co-hosted by startAD and VentureSouq, the event will convene at ADGM to spotlight how investors can unlock ClimateTech opportunities and drive resilience across the Global South. This year’s symposium is aimed at international thought leaders, regional investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs dedicated to building a resilient, low-carbon future.
Event Details
- What: Annual Investor Education Symposium
- When: November 20, 2025 (Symposium: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM; Networking: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM)
- Where: ADGM, Abu Dhabi
- Focus Areas: ClimateTech Investment, Scaling Climate Resilience, Global South, Sustainable Capital
About The Event
Now in its 9th edition, Angel Rising is the region’s premier investor education symposium organized by startAD, NYU Abu Dhabi’s global accelerator, and VentureSouq, a MENA-based venture capital firm. This year’s event is hosted in strategic partnership with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), with support from ecosystem partners Global Climate Finance Centre (GCFC), Ethara, and Carta. Aligned with the Abu Dhabi Climate Change Strategy 2023–2027, the symposium will gather approximately 150 decision-makers to accelerate sustainable growth and turn insights into investment action.
What to Expect
Attendees will engage in a focused program of high-impact discussions and curated networking opportunities. The program is scheduled from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, followed by a dedicated networking session until 8:30 PM.
- Keynote Address: Hear from Her Excellency Sheikha Mohamed Al Mazrouei on the UAE’s vision for scaling climate impact and mobilizing sustainable capital.
- High-Impact Panels: Engage in discussions on critical topics, including:
- Leveraging Technology to Adapt to Climate Change
- Bridging the Gap: Unlocking Early-Stage Investment for Economic Growth
- Policy as a Multiplier: Enabling Ecosystems for Climate Innovation
- How AI is Supercharging Climate Solutions
- Fireside Chats & Curated Networking: Connect with a select audience of investors, founders, and policy stakeholders.
Featured Speakers
- Her Excellency Sheikha Mohamed Al Mazrouei: Executive Director of Integrated Environment Policy and Planning, Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD)
How to Attend
Attendance is by registration. Interested investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs can register their attendance by completing the official form.
- Register Here
About The Organizers
- startAD: A global accelerator based at NYU Abu Dhabi, powered by Tamkeen, that supports early-stage technology startups through education and investment.
- VentureSouq: A MENA-based venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage technology companies globally.
Learn More: Angel Rising 2025
