KEMET-X to bring global investors and startups to Egypt in December - Wamda

2026-12-14 · Cairo

Held at the Great Pyramids of Giza, KEMET-X connects Egyptian and African startups with global venture capital, corporate partners, and technology companies across two days.

KEMET-X is a global entrepreneurship and innovation gathering aimed at connecting Egyptian and African startups with international investors, venture capital firms, corporates and technology companies. Scheduled for 14–15 December 2026 at the Great Pyramids of Giza, the event brings together founders, corporates, government representatives and technology leaders from over 50 countries.

Founder brief

Who should attend

Egyptian and African founders seeking international venture backing or corporate partnerships benefit most from this gathering. Teams operating across technology, business, intellectual property, and creative industries will find dedicated focus areas aligned with their work.

What happens

Organized by Career 180 across December 14 and 15, 2026, the summit centers on cross-border networking and startup showcases. Programming features speaker sessions including Yasmeen Samy alongside the KEMET-X Tracks Challenge, a pitch competition spanning innovation, business, creative sectors, and technology.

Who's in the room

More than 200 partners, startup founders, and venture capital firms travel from over 50 countries to attend. The gathering convenes international investors, government representatives, corporate entities, and technology leaders alongside local and regional entrepreneurs.

How to prepare

Draft a concise, adaptable pitch deck tailored to international investors who may be evaluating your market for the first time. Prepare sector-specific metrics that highlight traction in African or regional markets to present clearly during competition tracks and private conversations.

Organizer: Career 180

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At a glance

Format
Features the KEMET-X Tracks Challenge spanning business, creative industries, technology, intellectual property and innovation.
Theme
A global entrepreneurship and innovation gathering
Attendance
more than 200 partners, startups and VC firms from over 50 countries
Sectors
Agnostic

Speakers, judges and hosts

  • Yasmeen Samy — Partner Head of Projects & Expansion, Career 180 (Speaker)

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