Tribe TechFest 2026
Connect x Unwind: Where MENA’s boldest minds come to play.
A day to learn, share ideas and make the connections that matter — with founders, entrepreneurs, students, investors, mentors and tech professionals.
Register for TechFest31 October 2026 · 1 PM Qatar time
More than an event
Come for the ideas. Stay for the people.
Tribe TechFest brings MENA’s builders together in a space that feels less like another networking event and more like being part of something. Expect hands-on learning, live pitch stages, product demos and room to unwind between it all.
Whether you're bringing a new idea or looking for your next collaborator, there's a place for you here.
2024 → 2025 → 2026
Two editions of finding our people. Now, edition three.
TechFest began in 2024. The 2025 edition brought builders together for talks, shared experiences and the conversations in between. The film beside this story and the photos below are moments from TechFest 2025.
In 2026, we’re building on that community with more ways to meet the people who matter for your next step.
Watch the TechFest 2025 recap
What participants told us
TechFest 2025 · The community
This is what Connect x Unwind looks like.
- Keynotes & fireside chats
- Founder & industry panels
- Startup showcases & demos
- Practical & technical sessions
- Founder, investor & business connections
- Community-led experiences
The experience
Not another networking event.
Curiosity meets action. Every part of the day is made for learning, discovery and the conversations you’ll remember afterwards.
Learn something new
Get closer to the ideas shaping what comes next through hands-on masterclasses and conversations with people doing the work.
See what's being built
Discover emerging products, live demos and founders taking the stage to pitch what's next.
Find your people
Make room for the unexpected conversation. Meet collaborators, mentors and investors in a setting made for real connection.
Who it’s for
The whole ecosystem, in one place.
Different perspectives. Shared ambition. A festival for the people making things happen.
Startup founders
Share what you're building and meet people who can help move it forward.
Investors
Get close to promising ideas and the people behind them.
Tech professionals
Exchange ideas with the builders shaping tomorrow's products.
Students
Explore the ecosystem, learn from founders and discover your next opportunity.
Community builders
Connect the dots between people, projects and possibilities.
Live 1-on-1 sessions
Book a 15-minute consultation.
Bring your biggest business challenge to a focused conversation with an industry leader — funding, customers, regulation or the introduction you need next.
Open to registered TechFest attendees. Places are limited.
Who you could meet
- Venture capitalists and investors
- Bank executives and FinTech leaders
- Enterprise technology directors
- Corporate innovation leads
- Government officials and policy makers
Get involved
Make TechFest yours.
Get useful guidance, bring your own TechFest energy, or help us create the experience.
Build with us
TechFest is built with the ecosystem.
No fixed packages. Tell us what you want to achieve and we’ll shape a partnership around it.
Event sponsors
Brand visibility, stage recognition, activation space, speaking slots and passes — through financial or in-kind support.
Start a conversationStartup partners
Accelerators, incubators and founder platforms can bring startups, back showcases and open doors to investors.
Start a conversationCommunity partners
Tech communities, universities and networks can mobilise members and co-create content across the GCC and Africa.
Start a conversationThe people behind it
Built together.
Partners
African Alumni of Qatar Foundation (AAQF)
AIMavericks
Ninth Theory
Tribe Techie
Nestwork
Sponsors
ActionCOACH
Rankoussi
MasterMinds Creative Studio
Snoonu
Urbanpoint
Connect x Unwind. Come and experience MENA’s finest minds.
The best part of TechFest is who you meet there. Join us.