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Dubai Silicon Oasis TechForum Announces First Networking Event

Published Jul 9, 2012

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) in conjunction with Optimus Technology and Telecommunications announced the inaugural Silicon Oasis TechForum networking event, which will offer a platform for professionals, experts, academics and students to interact for building capacity in technology entrepreneurship and innovation across Dubai.

The event is scheduled to be held on 10 July from 7:00pm onwards at DSO-based Rochester Institute of Technology in Dubai. In addition to featuring Aben Kovoor of Microsoft Middle East who will speak on ‘Interesting New Trends’, the platform will host Khalid Muasher of Bitdefender for sharing his insights on ‘Social Engineering and Digital Identity’.

Ghanim Al Falasi, Senior VP, Corporate Services at DSOA, said: “The inaugural Silicon Oasis TechForum comes as our part of our efforts to support the UAE’s technology sector and position Dubai as a premier regional hub. We invite individuals interested in networking with like-minded professionals and sharing their experiences and ideas to help promote entrepreneurship and innovation in the region. We look forward to connecting diverse groups of people to support each other’s business and concepts.”

Meera Kaul, Managing Director, Optimus Technology and Telecoms, said: “TechForum events are set to be recognized as capacity building networking platforms. The initiative will support innovation and technology entrepreneurship in the region.”

Silicon Oasis TechForum is a collaborative initiative of DSOA and Optimus Technology and Telecom and is additionally backed by Silicon Oasis Founders (SOF), a technology incubation centre wholly owned by Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), and Silicon Oasis Ventures (SOV).

The Forum will feature monthly community gatherings that host industry specialists who will offer easy to understand presentations on topical industry subjects to educate and stimulate discussion. Silicon Oasis TechForum is working closely with leaders in the tech-space, academia as well as technology and business communities such as incubators to host joint activities.

Those interested in attending the event can email to rsvp@techforum.ae or call on +971555596981 and +971552281560.



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