Great Conversations, Meaningful Connections.

MENA Rising is Viaka’s annual global convening, hosted in New York City and Toronto, that connects the entrepreneurial ecosystem of each host city — founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders — with high-impact innovators from the MENA region and its global diaspora.

  • "Incredible energy in the room and a powerful kickoff to a series that’s going to have global impact.”

    Jude Sacramenthas, Graphic Ventures

  • "Being a part of the Viaka community has consistently been a source of energy - the good people, the discussion and the opportunities are endless. Yesterday's MENA Rising event embodied that in every way.”

    Nizar Hasan, Viaka Angel Investor

  • "What an event! Congrats to the team at Viaka for putting on such an amazing summit! Good to meet some amazing operators and friends.Looking forward to more conversations and bridges!”

    Brian Leung, Swift Ads

  • "Epic conference, epic team! Thank you for hosting and bringing us together.”

    HRXconnect

  • "Such an epic conference! Thanks Viaka for bringing MENA Rising to Toronto, first time ever in history!!”

    Jennifer Ai, Leopard AI Inc

  • "It was a great event! Looking forward to next year, already!”

    Caitlin Carter, Highline Beta

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Interested in sponsoring, speaking, or getting involved with MENA Rising?

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