Ripple Summit 2025, the premier global gathering for the architects of startup ecosystems, begins tomorrow, October 19, in Cairo. Organized by the AAST Entrepreneurship Center (AASTEC) under the patronage of the League of Arab States, the two-day summit will bring together international experts from incubators, accelerators, universities, and investment funds to discuss the future of building and sustaining vibrant entrepreneurial communities.
Event Details
- What: A global summit for entrepreneurship enablers (incubator/accelerator managers, educators, VCs, etc.).
- When: Tomorrow, October 19-20, 2025.
- Where: Day 1 @ Hilton Waldorf Astoria | Day 2 @ League of Arab States HQ, Cairo, Egypt.
- Focus Areas: Ecosystem Building, Accelerator Program Design, University Entrepreneurship, and Investment Strategies.
About The Event
Ripple Summit is a unique conference focused not on the startups themselves, but on the enablers who support them. The event’s mission is to connect incubator managers, accelerator staff, entrepreneurship educators, and investors from around the world to share best practices, explore new models of startup support, and foster collaborations that strengthen local and regional ecosystems.
What to Expect
The two-day summit is packed with high-level content and networking opportunities for ecosystem builders:
- Global Expert Sessions: Learn from international speakers and panels discussing emerging trends in startup support, effective program design, and ecosystem sustainability.
- Deep Dives for Enablers: Participate in workshops and table discussions tailored to the specific challenges of running incubators, accelerators, and university entrepreneurship centers.
- High-Level Networking: Connect with peers from universities, government bodies, VCs, and international institutions at prestigious venues, including an invitation-only second day at the League of Arab States Headquarters.
- Focus on Investment: Explore venture capital and angel investing strategies from an enabler’s perspective, learning how to better connect startups with the right funding opportunities.
Featured Speakers
The summit will feature a diverse lineup of international experts, including a key panel on emerging trends in startup support with:
- Adama Gaye: Investment Manager MEA, Orange Ventures.
- Hiroyuki Suzuki: Senior Executive Vice President, ATR (Japan).
- Adnan Maalaoui: Professor and Director, MBSC Observatory for Entrepreneurship.
- Salim Omar: Regional Director, ICESCO.
- Aadam Sümer: Co-Founder, London Venture Capital Network.
How to Attend
Last-minute tickets are still available for this essential two-day summit. Ecosystem builders are encouraged to register now to join the global conversation on shaping the future of entrepreneurship.
About The Organizers
The summit is powered by the AAST Entrepreneurship Center (AASTEC) and held under the high patronage of the League of Arab States, with strategic partners including SKSEED and the National Bank of Egypt.
Learn More: Ripple Summit
