Mehtta Ventures Dubai to Attend the Dubai AI & Web3 Festival '24
Exploring the GCC - Silicon Valley link & Importance of the Dubai AI campus
Hey founders, funds, & friends 👋,
A warm welcome to the 28th edition of the “Mehtta Ventures Dubai” investment digest newsletter, your weekly news digest about startup stories across the Middle East & India, digital / business trends shaping our lives and curated venture investment opportunities.
If you are not already a subscriber, please sign up below and join several others who receive it directly in their inbox every Monday.
Today’s program:
Mehtta Ventures Dubai to Attend the Dubai AI & Web3 Festival 2024
Engaging with Global Thought Leaders and Innovators
Unveiling Investment Opportunities in AI
Why Now? The Growing Link Between Silicon Valley and the GCC
Key Sessions We’re Looking Forward To
The Strategic Importance of Dubai AI Campus
And….Action!
Mehtta Ventures Dubai to Attend the Dubai AI & Web3 Festival ‘24
We are excited to announce our participation at the Dubai AI & Web3 Festival 2024, a premier event held at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai on September 11th and 12th. This festival, organized by the Dubai AI Campus in partnership with DIFC and under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, UAE, marks a significant milestone in the region’s journey towards establishing itself as a global leader in AI and Web3 technologies.
As one of the first major events of the season, the Dubai AI & Web3 Festival will gather some of the most influential figures in the global tech ecosystem, including top AI startups, unicorns, government officials, and leading venture capitalists. It’s a platform to explore the commercial possibilities of AI, Web3, blockchain, and decentralized technologies, and we are thrilled to be part of this groundbreaking moment.
Next week’s newsletter will have our analysis, knowledge sharing and key insights from this event! Please help us spread the word by sharing this newsletter with your colleagues and friends:
Engaging with Global Thought Leaders and Innovators
At Mehtta Ventures Dubai, our focus is on engaging with the brightest minds in AI, blockchain, and decentralized technologies. During the event, we will have the opportunity to connect with some of the world’s most influential tech leaders and innovators, including:
Sachin Dev Duggal, Founder and Chief Wizard, Builder.ai
Rodrigo Liang, Co-Founder and CEO, SambaNova Systems
Fadi Ghandour, Executive Chairman, Wamda
Abhinav Shashank, Co-Founder and CEO, Innovaccer
Mayank Kumar, Co-Founder and Managing Director, UpGrad
These luminaries have not only transformed the way AI is integrated into global systems but are also at the forefront of driving the next wave of technological advancements. We are particularly interested in gaining insights from leaders like Fadi Ghandour and Rodrigo Liang, whose visions align with our strategic focus on AI startups and investment opportunities.
With 20+ global unicorns, including Builder.ai, Cohesity, Cerebras Systems, and SambaNova Systems, alongside 20+ government ministries and top global enterprises like Emirates, JTC Corporation, and LinkedIn, the festival promises to be a dynamic convergence of ideas, technology, and strategy.
Unveiling Investment Opportunities in AI
One of our primary reasons for attending the Dubai AI & Web3 Festival is to explore and validate exclusive AI secondary transactions and primary investment opportunities. At Mehtta Ventures Dubai, we are uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between Silicon Valley and the GCC, offering our partners access to high-quality, exclusive AI deals and secondary market opportunities from some of the most prestigious Silicon Valley firms.
Our goal at the event is to gauge the interest of family offices, limited partners, and VCs in the GCC region for these curated opportunities. By doing so, we aim to offer investors in the region access to cutting-edge AI innovations while also fostering greater collaboration between Silicon Valley startups and the GCC ecosystem.
We are keen to explore:
Partnership opportunities between Silicon Valley-based AI companies and GCC government agencies, industry leaders, and private sector giants.
The potential for knowledge transfer and upskilling, allowing the GCC to benefit from Silicon Valley’s advanced expertise in AI.
Collaborative projects that can drive R&D and technological advancements in the region, with a focus on AI-driven initiatives that align with the GCC’s economic diversification goals.
Why Now? The Growing Link Between Silicon Valley and the GCC
The timing of this event couldn't be more critical. There is a growing recognition that the GCC, and particularly Dubai, is becoming a hotbed for tech investment and innovation. Major Silicon Valley VCs like Andreessen Horowitz, Tiger Global, and IVP are actively exploring long-term investment ties in the region.
For Mehtta Ventures Dubai, this festival is an ideal opportunity to solidify our position as a key player in fostering cross-border AI investments and tech partnerships between Silicon Valley and the GCC. The GCC’s commitment to AI adoption is evident in significant investments across sectors like finance, healthcare, and energy, presenting a wealth of opportunities for AI startups and investors to collaborate.
We are especially focused on:
Unlocking high-growth markets in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia by facilitating AI innovation.
Establishing strategic collaborations between global AI companies and local enterprises, enabling the creation of cutting-edge technologies tailored to regional needs.
Expanding our portfolio value through joint ventures, strategic alliances, and partnerships with leading corporations and government entities.
Key Sessions We’re Looking Forward To
In addition to exploring investment opportunities, we are particularly excited about several high-profile sessions at the event:
Navigating the New Era of AI Revolution
Sachin Dev Duggal (Builder.ai) will discuss how AI is revolutionizing industries and what the next wave of AI innovation holds for startups and investors.
VC Investments in AI & Web3
This panel, featuring Fadi Ghandour (Wamda) and H.E. Faisal Belhoul (J&F Holdings), will dive deep into how top venture capitalists are navigating the booming AI and Web3 markets, providing insights into where the biggest opportunities lie.
Generative AI for the Enterprise
A discussion led by Abdelali Zahi (Oracle) and Dr. Chris Cooper (AIQ) will explore how generative AI is being used as a strategic enabler for business transformation in sectors like finance, healthcare, and retail.
Real-World Use Cases for Generative AI
Maja Pantic (Meta) and Adel Ahmad Al Redha (Emirates) will showcase tangible applications of generative AI and how it’s reshaping enterprises and economies.
These sessions provide a comprehensive look at how AI is being integrated into core business models and highlight the potential for transformational change in both the public and private sectors.
The Strategic Importance of Dubai AI Campus
As an integral part of the DIFC, the Dubai AI Campus is positioned to become a global hub for AI innovation. This cutting-edge facility fosters collaboration and innovation across the AI landscape, offering world-class infrastructure for R&D, accelerator programs, and AI company scaling.
For Mehtta Ventures Dubai, this represents an unparalleled opportunity to build strategic partnerships and scale AI-driven initiatives across the region. By participating in the Dubai AI & Web3 Festival, we are taking a significant step toward cementing our role as a bridge between Silicon Valley and the GCC, while positioning ourselves at the forefront of AI investments in this fast-evolving landscape.
Join Us for a Journey Into the Future of Technology
We invite you to join us on this exciting journey as we explore the future of AI, Web3, and decentralized technologies. Stay tuned for post-event updates, as we’ll be sharing key insights, trends, and takeaways from our discussions with the world’s top AI innovators, VCs, and government leaders.
If you're attending the event and would like to schedule a meeting with the Mehtta Ventures team, feel free to reach out. We look forward to engaging with investors, partners, and thought leaders to drive technological innovation and investment opportunities in both the GCC and Silicon Valley.
Contact Us
For more information about investment opportunities across Healthcare, AI, Fintech, Media Tech / Video etc please contact me at viniitmehta@mehttaventuresdubai.com OR book time via my scheduling link here.
Stay tuned to our newsletter for more exciting investment opportunities and industry insights and also share it with folks in your network who might be interested!
While you wait for our next newsletter, I encourage you to check out our other newsletter / streaming consulting destination: The Streaming Lab where we cover streaming insights from MENA and India.
The “Mehtta Ventures Dubai investment digest” is a weekly newsletter exploring the trends that matter to startup founders and investment professionals in the Middle East & India. If you are not already a subscriber, sign up and join several others who receive it directly in their inbox every Monday.
Interested in investing with Mehtta Ventures Dubai in MENA & India? Email me
+ We work with startups, funds, other family offices and investment banks and help them upgrade their strategies, investments and market access. Contact me here.
+ We are on the Board of Directors of Adsolut Media, Asia’s largest digital video ad network. Please get in touch if you want to advertise to build awareness or generate leads for your brand across 7 billion + impressions per month including 150+ publishers, OTTs and broadcasters in the Middle East and several more in India, APAC, Europe and the United States. Contact me here.