# Scaling Without Losing Control: Startup Growth & Freelancing Support

- Event: Techne Summit Alexandria 2026
- When: Monday, 5 October 2026, 1:10 pm – 2:10 pm (Cairo time, GMT+3)
- Where: Auditorium - Workshops B, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria
- Track: Startup Innovation
- Page: https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/agenda/scaling-without-losing-control-startup-growth-and-freelancing-support
- Calendar: https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/agenda/scaling-without-losing-control-startup-growth-and-freelancing-support.ics

As startups grow, maintaining effective governance, operational control, and sustainable management becomes increasingly challenging. This workshop explores how startups can scale rapidly while maintaining strong governance structures, making informed decisions, and ensuring accountability. Through practical insights and real-world perspectives, the speakers will discuss the key challenges of scaling, the importance of effective leadership, and strategies for building resilient organizations that can sustain growth without compromising operational efficiency or long-term stability.

## Speakers

- [Amr Barakat](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/amr-barakat.md), Acting Manager of the Technology Management Department, Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA)
- Jihan Moharm, Senior Program Specialist, ITIDA