Building In The Era of AI: What Startups Will Actually Win in the Next Five Years?

AI is reshaping how startups are built, scaled, funded, and defended, while tighter capital markets are forcing founders to rethink growth, efficiency, and differentiation. This session explores what the next generation of winning startups will look like in MENA, from AI-native companies and deeptech ventures to new business models, talent dynamics, and investment theses emerging across the region.