MENA Rising NYC 2026 by Viaka

MENA Rising NYC is Viaka’s flagship global convening, activating one of the world’s most influential startup, finance, and innovation ecosystems. The event curates high-quality conversations and intentional networking, bringing together 200 carefully selected founders, investors, corporates, and ecosystem leaders from New York and across the MENA diaspora in the U.S. Check out the lineup of speakers and full day agenda here. Attendees include high-profile founders, operators, and investors building and backing globally scalable companies. This year’s MENA Rising NYC will take place on October 14 as a full-day convening, featuring thoughtful panels, curated workshops, and ample networking opportunities. We’re proud to have Cooley as this year’s champion host, a leading global law firm and long-standing partner to the innovation ecosystem.