Pitch. Impress. Scale. A dedicated platform for startups, innovators and aspiring founders to present directly to industry leaders, investors and professionals, gain visibility within the GCC’s startup ecosystem, and connect with 100+ mentors and potential partners across sectors. Abstracts by 10 November 2026.
A two-day programme across six themes. Paper abstracts by 1 November, complete papers by 15 November.
Eighty 3m × 3m booths across the Badriah Ballroom, open alongside the international conference on both days, spanning eight industry sectors. Booths confirmed by 15 November.
Seven tiers, from KD 1,000: booths, presentation slots, delegate passes and branding. Confirm by 5 November.
Shape your idea into a two-page PDF: objective, outline, business model, investment and ROI.
Present directly to industry leaders, investors, and professionals.
Connect with 100+ mentors and potential partners across sectors.
Results and prize distribution at the Closing Ceremony, 30 November.
Enquiries go to the conference desk: conference@itefworld.com.
Born on or after 1 January 2000. Government ID proof with photo.
No age criterion is set for this category.
Two pages, in PDF: objective, outline of the idea, business model, investment required and return on investment.
On or before 10 November 2026.
AI/ML, software, cloud, cybersecurity, fintech, IoT
Chip manufacturing, electronics, embedded systems
Auto manufacturing, EV systems, mobility
Upstream, downstream, refining, oilfield engineering
Green construction, sustainable transportation, solar/wind/green hydrogen, energy storage, water management, climate tech
Cost & inventory control, business improvement, supplier relationship management & operational excellence
Data management, data security, digital technologies, instruments, analysers, valves, SCADA systems, testing equipment & control technologies
MedTech, pharma, biotech, medical devices, safety, security & environment
Catch-all for strong entries outside the above
Steel, cement, mining, specialty chemicals
