What is ArabNet Digital Summit 2012?

ArabNet Digital Summit 2012, ArabNet’s 3rd annual summit in Beirut, will be held on March 27-31, bringing together globally-renowned experts, digital executives and entrepreneurs to discuss the latest trends and technologies in web and mobile. The annual summit is widely recognized as the largest digital gathering in the MENA. It will feature the signature Ideathon and Startup Demo competitions, unique opportunities for entrepreneurs to pitch their digital ideas and startups before the summit’s audience to secure mentorship, funding and media exposure.
ArabNet Digital Summit 2012 will consist of:

Developer Days (March 27-28): One and a half days dedicated to developers and technical subjects, featuring talks, in-depth tutorials and competitions

Industry Day (March 28): A day focused on how web and mobile technologies are changing traditional industries like travel, healthcare, finance and education

Forum Days (March 29-30): The heart of the summit, bringing together top executives in talks, panels, interviews and workshops, with pitches from entrepreneurs

Community Day (March 31): A day that is free and open to the public, with talks and workshops to raise awareness about digital in the community

 

What topics will be covered throughout the summit?

Sessions at the summit will explore the hottest topics in the digital field including location-based services, social commerce, e-retail, group-buying, digital marketing and advertising, mobile apps, and more.

To view the programs of last year’s Developer Day, Forum Days and Community Day, please click here.

 

Speaking Opportunities at ArabNet Digital Summit 2012:

ArabNet has a track-record of bringing together globally renowned speakers to discuss cutting-edge topics in web and mobile through interactive panel formats, talks, and workshops. To take a look at a list of last year’s speakers, click here. 

If you are interested in speaking at ArabNet Digital Summit 2012, please email your CV along with a brief intro about the area of expertise you would like to share to racha@arabnet.me.

 

How can I participate in ArabNet Summit 2012?

To participate in the summit, register online.

 

Can I choose which days of the summit to attend?

Yes. You can choose which days of the summit you wish to attend and will be billed accordingly.

 

What are the prices for the different days of the summit?

Prices for participation in the summit differ based on which segments of the summit program you plan to attend (Developer Days/Industry Day/Forum Days) as well as your registration category (student/entrepreneur/ NGO/professional). Students, entrepreneurs and NGOs are eligible for discounted rates.

Please visit the registration page for more details regarding prices.

 

If I attend more than one day, do I get a discount?

There are combination rates for attending more than one of the days of the summit. The values of these combination rates depend on the days of the summit that you wish to attend as well as your registration category.

Please refer to our registration page for more details regarding prices.

 

How else can I save on attending ArabNet Digital Summit 2012?

Early Bird Registration Rates:

Delegates of all categories can take advantage of early bird rates by registering and paying by January 31st, 2012.

Late Bird Registration Rates:

Late Bird rates are still lower than on-site rates for delegates of all categories. Late Bird Registration ends on the 22nd of March, 2012.

Please note that on-site rates will be applied to all registrations made after the 22nd of March, 2012.

Group Rates:

Groups of 5+ people can register together to take advantage of a 15% discount on their individual participation fees.

Groups of 8+ people can register together to benefit from a 20% discount on their individual participation fees.

Promocodes

Promocodes are unique codes provided by ArabNet, which grant discounted participation fees.

If you are eligible for a discounted participation fee for the summit, you will receive a promocode from ArabNet that you will need to enter into a designated field on the registration page. Once you have entered your promocode, the reduced fee that you are eligible for will automatically appear on the page.

Registration Categories

There are 4 different registration categories for ArabNet Summit 2012: student, NGO, professional, and entrepreneur.  

Student:

Anyone who is enrolled at a school or university at the time of the summit is eligible for the student rate, no matter the degree that is being pursued. To benefit from the student rate, you must scan your official student ID or letter of enrollment from your academic institution and send a clear copy to: summit@arabnet.me

NGO

Anyone who works at a non-governmental, non-profit organization during the time of the summit can register as an NGO delegate.

Professional

Anyone working at a for-profit institution at the time of the summit is considered a professional.

Entrepreneur

Please note that there is a special discounted rate for entrepreneurs but you cannot register as an entrepreneur. To be eligible for the entrepreneur rate, you will need to apply to the Ideathon or Startup Demo competitions and have your application approved by our team. Once your application is approved, you will receive a unique promocode that will allow you to benefit from a discounted rate for entrepreneurs.
If I am a student and my Ideathon/Startup Demo competition application is approved, am I eligible for the student or entrepreneur rate?

If you are a student, and have submitted a valid student ID, you will be eligible for the student rate, even if your Ideathon/Startup Demo application is accepted. The student participation fee is lower than the entrepreneur fee.

What is the Ideathon and how do I apply?

The Ideathon is a competition open to anyone who has an idea for a web or mobile business. The top three ideas will win cash prizes, and promising ideas will get the attention of top executives, investors and media representatives in the field. To apply or learn more about the Ideathon, click here. Please follow the instructions carefully on the submission page. Deadline for applications is March 1st, 2012.

What is the Startup Demo Competition and how do I apply?

The Startup Demo competition gives 10 aspiring startups the chance to showcase their web/mobile businesses on the summit stage in 5 minutes each. These 10 finalists also get the chance to exhibit their businesses throughout the summit, to promote their products and network. To apply or learn more about the competition, click here. Please follow the instructions on the submission page carefully. Deadline for applications is March 1st, 2012.

Will simultaneous translation of sessions be available at the summit?

Yes.

May I bring a guest to ArabNet Summit or any other ArabNet activities or events?

Conference badges are valid for one person only, and that is the specific person who has paid and registered to attend the conference. Attendees may not bring guests with them.

Attendance and Refund Policy

By purchasing an ArabNet Summit 2012 pass, you understand and agree that:

The ArabNet team reserves the right to refuse admittance to or remove any person from ArabNet Summit 2012 at any time in its sole discretion, including but not limited to attendees behaving in a disorderly manner or failing to comply with the following terms and conditions:

Soliciting

No solicitation or selling of items or services is allowed at ArabNet Summit 2012. Any attendee conducting these activities will have their conference badge revoked.

Swapping of Badges

The use of an ArabNet badge to attend the conference by more than one delegate is strictly prohibited, whether at the same or different times. Both individuals partaking in this activity will be prohibited from re-entering the summit.

Badge Replacement Policy

Please note that each participating delegate will be issued only 1 badge to attend the conference. If you lose your badge, unfortunately you will be billed a full summit participation fee to replace it. In the event that your badge is damaged, we would be happy to replace it for you, but will ask you to provide us with the badge that is damaged.

Refunds

The conference does not offer returns or refunds for ArabNet Summit 2012 post February 15th. There will be a handling fee of $50 for all refunds for delegates of all registration categories. 

Transportation, Lodging, and Visitor Info

Please check in again soon for more details.

How can I get information about ArabNet Summit 2012?

The ArabNet website includes information on sessions, accommodation, and logistical information. For further enquiries, you can reach us at summit@arabnet.me, or call us at 009611751180/1/2.