16 November · The main stage
“From Palestine to the Silicon Valley” Conference
Connecting Palestinian innovation, talent and technology to global opportunities.
Background
Palestine has a growing technology and innovation ecosystem built on a strong base of talented professionals, entrepreneurs, startups, universities, technology companies, investors, and support organizations.
Despite significant challenges, Palestinian innovators continue to develop competitive products, build technology startups, serve international clients, and establish connections with markets around the world.
The “From Palestine to the World” Conference, organized as part of the Innovation Summit, provides a platform to showcase this potential while creating practical connections between Palestine’s innovation ecosystem and global markets — bringing together Palestinian startups and technology companies, international technology leaders, investors, the Palestinian diaspora, universities, development partners, policymakers, and ecosystem organizations.
Rather than focusing only on showcasing success stories, the conference is designed around creating opportunities: opening international markets, attracting investment, developing global partnerships, connecting Palestinian talent with international companies, and mobilizing the Palestinian diaspora as a bridge between Palestine and the world.
Conference objectives
Showcase Palestinian innovation and technology
Demonstrate the capabilities of Palestinian startups, companies, entrepreneurs, researchers, and talent.
Connect Palestine to global markets
Create relationships with international companies, investors, business networks, and technology ecosystems.
Promote Palestine as a technology and talent hub
Highlight opportunities for international companies to work with Palestinian professionals, companies, and startups.
Increase access to investment
Connect promising Palestinian startups and technology companies with investors, venture funds, and strategic partners.
Activate the Palestinian diaspora
A global network for mentorship, investment, market access, business development, and international partnerships.
Strengthen collaboration between universities, industry and entrepreneurs
Transform research, knowledge, and emerging technologies into commercially viable solutions.
Create international partnerships
Leading to concrete programs in AI, entrepreneurship, research, workforce development, outsourcing, and technology commercialization.
Develop a shared vision for taking Palestinian innovation global
Identifying the actions required from the private sector, government, academia, investors, diaspora, and international partners.
Expected outcomes
Practical outcomes beyond the event itself:
- New connections between Palestinian startups and companies and international customers, investors, and technology partners.
- Investment and partnership opportunities for selected Palestinian startups and technology companies.
- Increased engagement of multinational technology companies with Palestine through talent, outsourcing, training, startup support, research, and potential investment.
- Stronger participation of the Palestinian diaspora in supporting the Palestinian technology and innovation ecosystem.
- New pathways for Palestinian startups and companies to access international markets.
- Collaboration opportunities between Palestinian universities, researchers, industry, and international institutions.
- Identification of concrete initiatives and partnerships to be followed up after the conference.
- Development of a “From Palestine to the World” action agenda, documenting commitments, opportunities, and next steps generated during the conference.
Ultimately, “From Palestine to the World” positions the Innovation Summit not only as a place to discuss innovation, but as a platform for connecting Palestinian talent and technology with the world — and turning those connections into sustainable economic opportunities.
Conference agenda
The detailed programme — sessions, speakers and timings — is being finalised and will be published here as it is confirmed.