# Samer Wagdy

Founder / CEO · GBarena · Egypt

Page: https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/samer-wagdy

Founder and CEO of GBarena, leverages 17+ years of tech and product expertise to shape the MENA region's gaming landscape. Originally founded to connect gamers, sponsors, and organizers into a thriving esports ecosystem, GBarena has scaled through key acquisitions and partnerships. Today, the platform is expanding its impact by integrating gamification into new frontiers, particularly through educational gaming and school-focused initiatives.

## Sessions at Techne Summit 2026

- [Where Are the Real Esports Businesses in Egypt?](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/agenda/where-are-the-real-esports-businesses-in-egypt.md): Sat 26 Sept, 7:15 pm – 8:00 pm, Ghurnata - Andalus Stage, Cairo