# The Price of Playing Safe: Your Comfort Zone Is Sending You a Bill

- Event: Techne Summit Alexandria 2026
- When: Monday, 5 October 2026, 1:10 pm – 2:10 pm (Cairo time, GMT+3)
- Where: Multipurpose Room - Workshops A, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria
- Track: Startup Innovation
- Page: https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/agenda/the-price-of-playing-safe-your-comfort-zone-is-sending-you-a-bill
- Calendar: https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/agenda/the-price-of-playing-safe-your-comfort-zone-is-sending-you-a-bill.ics

Playing it safe often comes at the cost of missed opportunities and untapped potential. This session explores how stepping beyond your comfort zone can fuel growth, innovation, and lasting success.

## Speakers

- [Salah Abou El Magd](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/salah-abou-el-magd.md), CEO, ACTA