# Nadeem Barkat

Founder & Managing Director · Grow Academy

Page: https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/nadeem-barkat

Accomplished business leader, mentor, and educator with over 14 years of proven expertise in driving business growth, fostering innovation, and creating impactful partnerships across industries in the MENA region. Former Regional Business Director at Chefaa, Homzmart & R2S and currently founder of Grow Academy where he spearheads market expansion, strategic sales, and corporate alliances.
As Business Mentor in AUC Venture Lab & Former Instructor at ESLSCA, Nadeem has delivered over 1,000 hours of training to more than 3,000 professionals and entrepreneurs, with a focus on actionable strategies in business development, negotiation, sales optimization, and customer relationship management.

## Sessions at Techne Summit 2026

- [The Next Move: Reimagining Mobility in Emerging Markets](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/agenda/the-next-move-reimagining-mobility-in-emerging-markets.md): Sun 27 Sept, 5:00 pm – 5:15 pm, Ghurnata - Terrace Stage, Cairo