MENA Rising Toronto 2027 by Viaka

Viaka’s flagship global conference series is returning! After the huge success of MENA Rising Toronto 2025, we’re coming back to Toronto in November 2026 to convene MENA-rooted founders, funders, and innovators shaping industries worldwide. This year’s conference will continue to spotlight cross-border opportunities, unlock capital flows, and amplify entrepreneurial energy from the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region and its global diaspora. When: November 2026 (exact dates coming soon)​Viaka is a global platform that scouts, invests in, and supports the growth of exceptional MENA-connected and diaspora founders, while convening a trusted community of founders, investors, and operators across North America, Europe, and the MENA region. What to Expect While we are still finalizing the agenda, attendees can look forward to: Sessions on global partnerships, diaspora capital, cross-border deals, fundraising, product-market fit, and scaling globally Expert-led market deep dives and bridge-building dialogues between MENA and Canada Founder–funder connections through curated sessions and networking Deal-making opportunities to unlock capital flows and partnerships Stay tuned for the full agenda — coming soon! Who Attends Founders scaling globally Angel investors, VCs, and family offices Innovation hubs and ecosystem leaders Corporates and network connectors Why Toronto?Canada’s diverse innovation economy, Toronto’s vibrant startup ecosystem, and its strong MENA diaspora make the city the perfect bridge for collaboration. MENA Rising connects these opportunities, enabling Canadian investors to access high-growth MENA markets while supporting founders expanding into North America. Hosted by: DLAP Toronto By registering for this event, you consent to receive updates from Viaka, including marketing emails and our monthly newsletter. You may unsubscribe at any time.