Events


Cards & Payments Middle East and the Mobile Show Middle East 14-15 May, 2013 DWTC Cards & Payments The 14th edition of Cards and Payments Middle East is set to be the largest and most holistic smart card, payments and identification business event yet. The event will include: an exhibition, series of conferences, big visionary keynotes, and a must attend industry awards ceremony. Cards & Payments Middle East is the place where solution providers find new business. The Mobile Show The 2nd annual Mobile Show is the Middle East's largest event dedicated to mobile strategy and technology: an exhibition, a series of conferences and a strategic visionary keynote agenda. The Mobile Show is much more than this. It is where innovation and expertise are showcased, solutions are found and the answers to the big things keeping you and your customers up at night are discovered.

Broadband MEA 2013 19-20 March, 2013 JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai Taking place from the 19 - 20 March at The JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai, UAE, Broadband MEA 2013 returns for its 5th year and promises to be bigger and better than ever before! With 70 top level speakers from across the region and beyond, Broadband MEA 2013 covers both the fixed and wireless sectors delivering a top quality conference agenda that enables attendees to learn from the best in the business.

YogaFest 2013 22-23 February, 2013 DIC amphitheatre YogaFest is a community event organised at the DIC amphitheatre. Over 1000 yoga enthusiast are expected to take part in the event.

Ecommerce 27 January, 2013 Amwaj Rotana, Dubai The E-Commerce Middle East conference will be attended by leading decision makers from the industry. Key Benefits of attending: Upgrading your e-business systems by implementing the right website architecture and logistics infrastructure Establishing the right mobile commerce strategy and how to integrate it in your ecommerce and in-store initiatives Analysing Middle Eastern on-line customer behavioural patterns and understanding any barriers at point of sales stage Understanding the dynamics between different selling platforms - group buying websites vs. mobile vs. on-line store and applying multi-channel integration strategies Exploring the latest security software applications and how this can improve your payment security and customer trust Implement the latest SEO, CRM and social media strategies to drive traffic to your on-line selling channels

GES (Global Entrepreneurship Summit) 11-12 December, 2012 DWTC 3rd Annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) presented by Entrepreneurial Ventures of Arabia (EVA), the Middle East and Africa's Premier Summit and Exhibition for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and SMEs. The event will offer key stakeholders clear insight into the regional new business climate, in a constructive and peer-to-peer setting, whilst providing Entrepreneurs and SMEs access to institutional and private Investors seeking to explore new business alliances.

TiE Dubai - Doing Business in Saudi 09 December, 2012 Thurayya Hall, DIC 3 Speakers - Nabee Al Sharfa, Fahad Abdul Kareem Although economies around the world are facing a major slowdown, Saudi Arabia has remained stable and investors worldwide still view it as an attractive place to do business. TiE Dubai presented two speakers to talk about key reasons to invest and how to do business in Saudi Arabia.

Ask DIC 06 December, 2012 Thurayya Hall, DIC 3 DIC facilitated a open forum with representatives from GSO. The interactive session covered aspects of day to day nteractions of Business Partners with GSO.

Stars of Business Awards - SME Advisor 5 December, 2012 Yas Viceroy, Abu Dhabi The SME Advisor Stars of Business Awards will be held on Dec 05, 2012 to encourage regional businesses and best practice.

Full Moon Friday 30 November, 2012 DIC Amphitheatre Full Moon Friday is a part of Yogafest series. This event is held on all Full Moon Fridays in the first and the last quarter of 2012.

TiE Dubai 29 November, 2012 DIC, Thuraya Hall TiE is a not-for-profit organization focused on entrepreneurship and wealth creation.

Blood Donation Campaign 29 November, 2012 DIC In Cooperating with Sharjah Blood Transfusion and Research Center, Canon and Microsoft organised 'blood donation' drive on Thursday 29th November.

National Day 29 November, 2012 DIC & DOZ DIC will celebrate National Day on 29 Nov 12 across the zone

Data Center Dynamics 12 November, 2012 Jumeirah Beach Hotel DatacenterDynamics Converged pulls together the people, processes and technology necessary to execute a world class data centre strategy under one roof. Market developments will shift the focus from one of uptime and resilience to one in which efficiency, agility and business value have become over-arching concerns. With 70% of DCD attendees responsible for the direction, tactical management, and operational implementation of their data centre strategy we are continually evolving our conference programmes to meet growing information needs.

Unlimited Power Online 10 Nov, 2012 DKV Auditorium Join 10 of the biggest Internet Experts in the World for a powerful one day LIVE event where you will learn about all the latest trends on the Internet and more importantly the transition from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0.

Speed Networking Event 8 November, 2012 Radisson Blu, DMC Tecom Speed Business Dating is a networking event for TECOM business partners. Meeting Format: You will meet a person for three minutes and at the sound of the bell, you will move to the next person A timekeeper will keep the pace going and ensure that you get to meet several people in the allotted time of 90 minutes

Excellence Series - Personnel Insurance 6 November, 2012 DIC, Thuraya Hall DIC Excellence Series is a platform for its community to draw inspiration from renowned business and motivational speakers on topics relating to entrepreneurship, business and other interests. The monthly event will invite business partners across TECOM Investments to hear from experts across different fields, and learn how the implementation of best practices and cutting-edge methodologies can make a telling difference to the corporate bottom-line.

TiE Dubai - Dr. Krishna Tanuku 29 October, 2012 DIC, Thuraya Hall TiE is a not-for-profit organization focused on entrepreneurship and wealth creation.

DIC White Paper 17 October, 2012 DWTC The report - The Role of Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) in the Development of the ICT Industry released by Dubai Internet City (DIC) in collaboration with global business research and consulting firm Frost & Sullivan. The report highlights government-backed initiatives to encourage entrepreneurship, as well as the development of universities offering programmes for entrepreneurs and investors, technology parks, and incubation centres are some of the reasons behind the surge in the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector.

Gitex 14-18 October, 2012 DWTC GITEX continually identifies the hottest global IT trends and incubates these into the event either as new sectors or conference programmes. The sectorisation of GITEX has enabled new companies to participate in identified trends as well as giving visitors the opportunity to engage, learn and implement the advances in the industry.

1360 Innovathon 6 October, 2012 DIC, Thuraya Hall Attend a local i360hub innov-a-thon event (i360accelerator.eventbrite.com) pitch your idea, form a brainstorming team, and do a final pitch for 3500 AED startup prize.

TiE Dubai - Business Quiz 3 October, 2012 DIC, Thuraya Hall TiE is a not-for-profit organization focused on entrepreneurship and wealth creation.

Dubai Tech Nights 2 October, 2012 DIC, Thuraya Hall If you're a technology professional or enthusiast, and live in or around Dubai, join Dubai Tech Nights for presentation, discussions on technology, ways to fuel entrepreneurship and innovations.

Middle East Banking Innovation Summit 1-2 October, 2012 Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai Join over 200 senior level professionals including CEOs and CIOs, who are committed to innovation within the banking industry. This event will showcase the most exciting trends and case studies in the region, keeping you up-to-speed on how the banking industry is evolving and how you can take full advantage. Middle East Banking Innovation Summit is designed to promote the networking, learning and idea sharing that will result in competitive offerings, improved customer engagement and reduced costs.

Making Contracts Count 25 September, 2012 10:00-11:30 DKV Auditorium Independent lawyers and representatives from DIFC Courts discuss how TECOM businesses can best protect their interests through well planned contracts. Participating panelists include: H.E. Justice Ali Al Madhani, DIFC Courts David Yates, Partner and Head of Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Al Tamimi & Company, Dubai Tom Levine, Head of Middle East TMT Practice, Allen & Overy, Dubai Mark Beer, Registrar DIFC Courts (Moderator)

DIC Excellence Series 19 September, 2012 13:00-14:30 Thuraya Hall, DIC 3 Topic: Why do companies fail online? Key Learning: - Discover the essentials of an online/digital marketing strategy - Understand the importance of an online/digital marketing strategy - Gain insights into the 12 pieces of the online/digital marketing jigsaw - Learn simple solutions to improve your online presence - Know how to turn your brochure website into a direct response lead generating machine

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity 19 September, 2012 Mina A' Salam, Dubai Through a series of presentations on the latest business continuity and disaster recovery developments, you will discover how to: • Identify business-critical processes • Design the right continuity program for your specific needs • Deploy disciplined, tested methodologies that address all aspects of your business • Protect your processes, data, and brands through the implementation of secondary disaster recovery sites and high-availability services, data protection and backup, and disaster recovery and crisis management tools

Gulf Cooperation Council e-Participation & e-Governance Forum 10-11 September, 2012 Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort and Spa, Abu Dhabi, UAE Event description: The GCC e-Participation & e-Governance Forum will look into the latest trends and developments of how governments in the region are connecting with their citizens and transforming the way they deliver public sector service through their e-initiatives. This key regional event will bring together the leading agencies promoting e-government development worldwide and in the region, as well as the government departments tasked with leading the transformation to more integrated and connected public sector services that are meeting the dynamic needs of their citizens.

TiE Dubai: Future of Search by Amit Singhal 21 June, 2012 5:30pm to 7:30pm Knowledge Village Auditorium Amit Singhal is the Senior Vice President Google, a Google fellow and the Head of Search for Google. He will be addressing TiE Dubai on the Future of Search, the innovation and changes that users can expect in the future. This is an essential event on the tech and innovation calendar of Dubai. There is no cost to attend the event, but due to limited space, registration and a confirmation is essential for attendance.

DIC Excellence Series 18 June, 2012 13:00-14:30 Thuraya Hall, DIC 3 Topic: Topic: Intellectual Property: the currency of creativity and innovation Key Learning: What exactly is "Intellectual Property" Why intellectual property is valuable to most every Practical concepts and tips for local startups, media and technology companies

Click 6.0 10-13 June, 2012 Grand Millennium Dubai, UAE Engaging your online community through advanced digital marketing techniques to take your business beyond the conventional. At Click 6.0, you will network and share best practices from local and international industry experts with key job title including: Marketing Director VP Communications Chief Executive Officer Chief Marketing Officer

Google SME event 23 May, 2012 DIC 4 Google will be showcasing their products, technology to International SEM companies.

ICT world 14-16 May, 2012 ADNEC, Abudhabi Held under the patronage of H.E. Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori, UAE Minister of Economy, ICT World Abu Dhabi 2012 is where the Middle East's operators and their partners come together annually to do business.

Full Moon Friday 4 May, 2012 DIC Amphitheatre This event is held on all Full Moon Fridays in the first & second quarter of 2012. This will be the last session for this quarter.

Canon Pro 03 May, 2012 One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai Canon presents new EOS range designed with filmmakers in mind. The event will demonstrate new technology and products developed by Canon for film makers.

COMEX 2012 30 April - 4 May, 2012 Oman International Exhibition Centre (OIEC) For 21 years, COMEX has CONNECTED thousands of people through TECHNOLOGY From modest beginnings at its launch in 1990, COMEX now connects over 70,000 individuals with the leading suppliers of cutting-edge technology and has developed into one of the leading events of the year in the region's ICT calendar.

Excellence Series : Demystifying Entrepreneurship 25 April, 2012 Thuraya Hall, DIC 3 Key Learning: Learn to be an Innovator Learn to identify every opportunity around you to create new ventures Understand the nuances of starting a business How to recession proof your career?

Imagine Cup 23 April, 2012 Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai The world's toughest problems will be addressed one solution at a time. But who will lead the change? Compete in the Imagine Cup student technology competition and you'll join thousands of students from around the world who are stepping up to the challenge of global change.

Managed Services Growth Markets 2012 16-17 April 2012 Royal Mirage, Dubai The World's Largest Managed Services Event in the Middle East The 5th Annual Managed Services Middle East conference is the only event focussing on strategic developments in Managed Services business models and market evolution. Already attended by over 800 participants, the event is the only place to meet the entire Middle East managed services industry under one roof! The ability to meet all your partners so quickly and efficiently, in one place at one time, makes this a must-attend event in the calendar of any serious managed services player. View a video from last year, click here. For more information visit the event website.

Econsultancy - Fast Track Digital Marketing 15-16 April, 2012 DIC 3, Thuraya Hall This intensive two-day course will look at the key considerations for digital marketers, how to build the dream online strategy and assess what the future has in store. This course will run through the acquisition tools (search, affiliate marketing, display advertising) and retention techniques (email, web personalisation) as well as some of the management issues (legal issues, data gathering, integration with offline activity).

Microsoft Open Door 9-10 April, 2012 Madinat Jumeirah Open Door is Microsoft's premier technical education event aimed at offering technology professionals and decision makers the chance to explore and connect with a broad set of current and soon-to-be-released Microsoft technologies, tools, platforms and services.

Full Moon Friday 6 April, 2012 DIC Amphitheatre Full Moon Friday is a part of Yogafest series. This event is held on all Full Moon Fridays in the first quarter of 2012.

Broadband MEA 25 – 27 March 2012 The Westin Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina, Dubai, UAE Now in it’s fourth year, Broadband MEA has established itself as THE leading event focusing on fixed and wireless networks across the Middle East and Africa region. Broadband MEA 2012 builds upon the tremendous success of the past three years which have seen a fantastic 70% operator attendance and representation from over 30 countries. The premier annual industry high-level conference and exhibition will see over 1000 of the region’s decision makers converge in Dubai to do business and stimulate the growth of Broadband the Middle East and Africa.

Excellence Series : What is the art of ICT investments for your business? - More bang for your buck! 21 March, 2012 Thuraya Hall, DIC 3 Key Learning: The successful and economic deployment of ICT is critical to a SMEs success. Look beyond the tactical cost and take into account the total cost of ownership when considering any ICT investments for small business. Key principles what small businesses should consider when making ICT or telecommunications investments.

Data Centre Technologies 19 March, 2012 Mina Al Salam, Dubai The leading industry association SNIA Europe is pleased to invite you to its popular Academy in Dubai. Where your organisation stores and protects its information, how it is moved, and how/where it is processed, are three main cornerstones of your IT infrastructure. Returning to Dubai in 2012, the UAE edition of the Datacenter Technologies Academy, brought to you in association with the leading industry association SNIA Europe, will bring together many of the leading suppliers in the region to deliver a series of educational presentations covering the following topics: Data protection trends and solutions Storage management best practices Desktop, Server and Storage Virtualization Converged datacenter networking Public and private cloud services Tiered storage architectures Delegates will also get ample time to network with one another and the participating sponsors. Places are free when registering with promo code: D64M12 for IT professionals within public and private enterprises and representatives of the IT reseller, integrator and distribution community. Representatives and employees of non-sponsoring IT manufacturers or vendors will be charged a delegate fee to attend. REGISTER HERE NOW! http://www.datacenter-academy.com/

The Tbreak Developers Conference 14-15 March, 2012 Dubai Knowledge Village Auditorium The Tbreak Developers Conference aims to bring industry experts from the areas of mobile development, video games development and web development in touch with University students and independent developers in the region. http://tbreak.com/tdc/about/

Cloud Computing World Forum MENA 28 - 29 Feb 2012 The Address, Dubai Marina, UAE Now in its 2nd year, the Cloud Computing World Forum Middle East and North Africa is the only place to discuss the latest topics in cloud, including security, mobile, applications, communications, virtualization, CRM and much, much more.

Gartner CIO Leadership Forum 27 - 28 February 2012 Raffles, Dubai, U.A.E Gartner CIO Leadership Forum offers an interactive, workshop-centric experience to exchange ideas and receive actionable guidance from prominent CIOs, Gartner experts and senior executives from leading technology providers.

Digital Cream Dubai 21 February 2012 (9:30am - 5:00pm) Westin Hotel Dubai Marina, Dubai, UAE Part of Econsultancy's international series and now in its second year, Digital Cream Dubai is the region's only roundtable forum for senior client-side digital marketers to discuss and explore the latest best practice on digital strategy, business models, investment, ROI and supplier selection. Attendees can discuss their future online strategies and compare with peers as well as hear inspirational keynote speakers.

IDC CIO Summit 20-21 Feb, 2012 Le Meridien, Fujairah The Middle East CIO Summit is a widely recognized ICT-focused event where CIOs, CTOs, businesses, and IT executives acquire distilled and compact insights into IT strategies, emerging technologies, and best practices that have direct implications for their business.

Excellence Series : Search and Social How can you make a App like Siri? 15 Feb, 2012 Thuraya Hall, DIC 3 Voice Based Command and Control Key Learnings: Learn how to integrate Voice Control - one like Siri (bought by Apple) to your web services and apps Inside scoop on what’s latest with Voice control, Voice Bio Metrics and Voice to Text Voice Control - the new age interface

TiE Dubai - A Conversation with the Founders of Dubizzle 24 January, 2012 Knowledge Village Auditorium

TECOM Investments and Dubai SME sign MoU 24 January 2012 Dubai Internet City Bldg 4

GE Marathon January 20, 2012 (7:30 AM) GE Office, Building 18 DIC Lace up your running shoes and join the GE Employees for the First Annual GE 5K Fun Run! This GE and Dubai Internet City, co-sponsored run is open to people of all abilities, to support a great cause: Children with Special Needs. The event is open to all employees, family and friends, so we look forward to a great turnout.

DIC Excellence Series : Search and Social – To be heard you need to be found first 31 Jan, 2012 Thuraya Hall, DIC 3

Full Moon Fridays 06 Jan, 2012 DIC Amphitheatre Full Moon Friday is a part of Yogafest series. This event is held on all Full Moon Fridays in the first quarter of 2012.

TiE Dubai Event - Entrepreneurs and Exit Strategies 16 January 2012 Al Thuraya Hall, Dubai Internet City Bldg 3 For many entrepreneurs, the word “Exit” is synonymous with failure and doom. Most entrepreneurs believe that their businesses are their “life” and have all their emotional wellbeing and wealth completely invested in their businesses. Often, this belief is rudely shattered by market vagaries, client developments, investor actions, accidents, ageing, family issues, health and other such changes. As a result, many exits are unplanned and result in steep value losses for the founders. How can this be prevented? How can entrepreneurs develop a healthy attitude towards exits? In this session, we will discuss key issues in designing and executing an exit strategy.

Black Hat Abu Dhabi 2011 December 12-15 Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi Black Hat will host its second event in the Middle East in Abu Dhabi with a full contingent of selected Training and three tracks of briefings over four days.

Yogafest Dec 9 -10, 2011 DIC Amphitheatre Yoga Fest 2011 will offer complimentary yoga and meditation classes at the DIC outdoor amphitheatre. Different types of yoga will be presented with one session every hour by key yoga and fitness club experts. DIC encourages all its partners to participate in Yogafest promoting a healthy lifestyle.

IT Leaders Summit Dec 5 - 6, 2011 Dubai The summit has been designed for business and technology leaders who need to understand how Cloud Computing is fundamentally transforming the way in which we think about, acquire and use computing resources.

Middle East Telco World Summit 2011 Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai Nov 29-30, 2011 Middle East Telco World Summit gathers the highest quality speakers in the whole region. This event offers something for everyone within the entire telecommunications eco-system. The majority of the 2,000+ delegates attending the high-level conference are drawn from: Mobile Operators Wireless ISPs Fixed Line Operators Regulators Internet Service Providers Governmental Organisations

Excellence Series - LinkedIn: Much more than just your CV 15 November, 2011 Thuraya Hall, DIC Bldg. # 3 The monthly event will invite business partners across TECOM Investments to hear from experts across different fields, and learn how the implementation of best practices and cutting-edge methodologies can make a telling difference to the corporate bottom-line. Key Learning How to optimize your profile How to create and customize your company page How to be found and how to use your profile to advertise your company/products

IP & TV Forum Middle East and Africa 1-2nd November 2011 Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai Attendees at the IP&TV Forum MENA 2011 will be able to understand the latest developments in the TV industry, but also make deals face to face, do business, partner and network with senior decision makers from regional and international operators, satellite providers, cable providers, content aggregators and broadcasters.

Canon Blood Donation Day 30th October, 2011 9.00 am to 2.00 pm DIC Bldg. # 9 Canon Middleast in partnership with Dubai Internet City and Sharjah Blood Center will organise blood donation drive on Sunday, October 30th, 2011. Over 150 blood donors from DIC community are expected to attend the event. To participate at the event kindly visit DIC building # 9 on October 30, 2011 between 9.00 am to 2.00 pm

Excellence Series - Cloud Computing Services Risks 25th October, 2011 Thuraya Hall, DIC Bldg. # 3 The monthly event will invite business partners across TECOM Investments to hear from experts across different fields, and learn how the implementation of best practices and cutting-edge methodologies can make a telling difference to the corporate bottom-line. Key Learning The issues that may expose a cloud provider or cloud user to legal liability The issues which arise from an applicable legal system The issues which can and should be addressed from a legal perspective in order to create an effective and trustworthy services relationship

Google Event -G\|UAE 19-20 October, 2011 DUCTAC, Mall of Emirates, Dubai For the first time ever in the United Arab Emirates, Google will be hosting g\|uae on October 19 & 20! This event targets computer science students, software developers, small businesses and tech entrepreneurs in the UAE. The presenters from Google team will be demonstrating Google's suite of products that are driving innovation in technology and business across the globe, and here in the Middle East.

GITEX Technology Week 9-13 October 2011 Dubai World Trade Center Dubai Internet City will be the strategic partner for GITEX Technology Week, one of the largest ICT exhibitions in the Middle East. The DIC pavilion will host technology giants including Microsoft and Hewlett Packard (HP).

Telecoms World Middle East 2011 3-6 October 2011 Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai The sixth edition of the event will bring together over 500 industry professionals and more than 90 telecom operators from across the Middle East, including mobile and fixed operators, wholesale carriers, regulators, network infrastructure vendors, system integrators, lawyers, consultants and content owners.

IDC Saudi Arabia CIO Summit 2011 25-26 September 2011 Intercontinental Hotel, Jeddah IDC's Saudi Arabia CIO Summit 2011 is an ICT-focused event designed to provide CIOs and senior business executives with distilled insights into the IT refresh strategies, emerging technologies, and cutting-edge best practices that are shaping the business landscape.

Dubai Chamber Services Briefing 15 September 2011 Thuraya Hall, DIC Building No 3 The ‘Dubai Chamber Services Briefing’ is an initiative introduced to increase your knowledge about Dubai Chamber & the services it provides in different fields, ranging from business and legal advisory, due diligence, CSR consultation and business promotion.

in5 Innovation Center Press Conference 19 September 2011 Atlantis Hotel Under the direction of His Highness Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, the 'Majid Bin Mohammed Innovation Center in5' was launched today at a press conference at the Atlantis - The Palm, Dubai. in5 is envisioned to promote entrepreneurship and technical innovation in the UAE. The center will focus on five key objectives including accelerating the development of new start-ups, fostering entrepreneurships, driving technology innovation, contributing to shaping an ICT ecosystem and, most importantly, promoting Dubai as an ideal location for tech start-ups

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