#hasoubconf20 is Hasoub's annual flagship event, which aims to bring together Arab students, high-tech employees, entrepreneurs and businesspersons to rethink how activities in the high tech and entrepreneurship world would change and how to integrate the new ways to our New Normal(Covid19). 08.12.2020 For more information and updates Sign Up Now Add to calender Agenda 1:00PM -1:30PM Opening Remarks Mr. Aiman Saif and Mr. Rabea Zioud will welcome the audience to The New Normal Conference . 1:30PM - 1:45PM Prof. Yossi Matias, VP Engineering, Search & AI Research at Google Prof. Matias is the Vice President of Engineering, at Google, Search, and AI. He is the global leader of Crisis Response efforts; He is also the founding managing director of Google's R&D Center in Israel and the founding co-lead of Google's for Social Good initiative. Prof. Matias is a recipient of the Godel Prize and is an ACM Fellow. He is a recipient of the 2019 ACM Kanellakis Theory and Practice Award for seminal work on the foundations of streaming algorithms and their application to large-scale data analytics. The main idea of this discussion revolves around the post-COVID-19 era consequences and how to accommodate with the current situation along with ensuring successful business operations. 1:45pm - 2:10pm Panel Arab Municipalities within our New Normal COVID-19 pandemic has forced every country and institution around the globe to adopt new modes of working. It has made us realize the advancement of technology that we were not aware of. We have opened to diversity day by day. One of the fine examples of this is remote working. Remote working has given us a chance to work outside the traditional office. In some Arab villages and cities, a third lockdown was imposed because of growing corona cases. The rising question for the Arab municipalities is that, are they ready to avoid another wave of Coronavirus? How pandemic has brought pressure to the Arab municipal staff and how they responded to the outbreak. To be more precise, what measurements and adaptations have they embraced to lower the number of increasing cases and how they managed to ensure the health of their community in this pandemic? The coronavirus pandemic caused major distress and forced the municipalities to respond in emergencies with different and unbiased approaches. In the following situation, how are they responding to the 'new normal'? Panelists: Mr. Aiman Saif , Chairman at Hasoub, Head of the Coronavirus Administration in the Arab Society Dr. Yousef Awawdi , Mayor of Kafr Kanna Mr. Mudar Younis , Mayor of Ara - Arara & Head of the National committee of Arab Mayors Dr. Muhammad Nabari , Former Mayor of Hura, CEO at Yanabia 2:10pm - 2:40pm Panel Career Development and Community Engagement Moderator: Ms. Jumana Hakim , D&I Communities Manager and Project North Leader Community plays a significant role in the development of its individuals. For instance, our network is an outstanding epitome of coordination. How do we help each other? How the community is shaped by the needs of the individuals. How the community can boost confidence and conversion rate. Community and individuals are interdependent because it is the community which inculcates positivity and optimism in individuals. To what extent the success of an individual depends on the community? How collective action responds to community development and how it helps in generating solutions? How far is the connection important to reserve the community? How can these communities be maintained in the long run? Panelists: Ms. Reem Amara , Firmware Engineer at Intel Corporation, AIC active member, AWSc team leader Mr. Hazem Khattab , Hi-Tech Sector Manager / YCC Forum Manager at Co-Impact Ms. Tala Khazen, PhD Candidate in Neuroscience and a COO in AWSc forum Mr. Samer Aamar , Senior Software Engineer and Data Scientist, Dynamics365 Recommendation 2:40pm - 3:00pm Panel Work from Home: Pros and Cons Will remote working become the new normal? Employers and workers have adapted new ways to get their work done. How this change is affecting our lives? What are the benefits and drawbacks of remote working? How workplace technology has decreased the distance of boundaries and opened ways for new opportunities? How working from home is affecting our personal and professional life? Panelists: Mr. Louai Ghalia , Software Developer at eko Ms. Duna Wattad, Physical Design Engineer at Apple Mr. Shadi Rian , Cyber Security Team Lead/ Full Stack Engineer at ZoomInfo Mr. Saeed Kharouf , Logic Design Engineer at Qualcomm 3:00pm - 3:20pm Fireside Chat: Michal Braverman-Blumenstyk, Microsoft Corporate Vice president, Cloud & AI security CTO, Israel R&D Center General Manager Microsoft is one of the leading tech companies in the world, the company products in almost every house and organization. Microsoft is the first company to open an R&D site in an Arab city, In Nazareth. Recently Microsoft was ranked as the best workplace in the High tech industry according to the rating of Dun and Bradstreet. Michal Braverman-Blumenstyk is Microsoft Corporate Vice president, Cloud & AI security CTO, Israel R&D Center General Manager. The session will focus on her journey, Microsoft and the role of its R&D sites, the New Normal, and how the Arab society can better integrate into the tech industry. Interviewing Michal, Ms. Nawa Jahshan, CEO of Co-impact the partnership for a breakthrough in Arab employment. Nawa has extensive knowledge in working with big corporations and multinational companies in order to better engage the Arab society in the workforce. 3:20pm - 3:25pm Arab Angel Investor Club, Founders club Updates 3:25pm - 3:50pm Panel Start-ups: survival and prosperity What are the impacts of the pandemic on entrepreneurship? What are the challenges and opportunities to be an entrepreneur during the covid-19? What are the new windows of opportunities for the entrepreneurs in the post Covid-19 world? What are your suggestions for them to take full benefits of these opportunities? What do you suggest for start-ups that are facing multiple problems due to pandemic? They should make necessary changes to their businesses, or they take important measures to switch to remote working or what about completely new business models Panelists Ms. Hanadi Said , CEO at Sensai Dr. Hasan Abasi , Founder & CEO at HAAT Mr. Aziz Kaddan , Co-founder & CEO at Myndlift 3:50pm - 4:10pm Fireside Chat: Maty Zwaig, CEO of Scale-Up Velocity by Start-Up Nation Central What about start-up nation central. Is it only in Tel Aviv or is it really central and inclusive? Is the experience of the working team the only way to solve the issues and bridge the gap. Or what other solutions are there in mind? 4:15pm - 4:40pm Panel The Venture Capital in the New Normal How to make the right decisions during and after the covid-19 era, with respect to new opportunities from investment and profit-making view? As change is the only constant, how would you see people taking the risk in new ventures and businesses because of opportunities created by the Covid-19.? Panelists Mr. Habib Hazzan, Managing General Partner of Ibtikar VC Mr. Fadi Swidan, VP Marketing and Business Development, Takwin VC Mr. Mohamed Hibi, CPA, Partner, Professional Department and Director of Nazareth Office, Deloitte 4:40pm - 5:00pm Fireside Chat: Anya Eldan- VP Innovation Authority Start-up strategies and innovation How much potential is needed to invest in Arab start-ups? How can this potential bring positive outcomes? 4:55pm-5:15 pm Fireside Chat: Prof. Jihad Elsanaa - Dean of CS at BGU Pandemic has impacted every sphere of life. It has changed each and every institution and even the social behaviour of the public. Similarly, the educational framework has changed a lot. How would you assist students and professionals to get maximum advantages of these novel concepts? 5:15pm-5:40pm Panel Power Skills for Jobs of the Future How the new normal increased the chances for the minorities? How diversity unfolded more opportunities? How remote working has changed working conditions? In the long run, how would you see this diversity helpful for the development of the global community? 5:40pm -6:00 pm Fireside Chat: Yuval Hofshy- CTO eko CTO and VP R&D at eko, choice-driven content creation and publishing platform.Yuval started programming at age twelve and launched his first venture when he was sixteen years old. He lead the development of products and services across many industries, from consumer electronics and manufacturing, to cloud-based products which serve millions of users. Yuval has been a part of some of Israel’s most outstanding tech achievements and some of its glorious failures. He learned a lot doing both. He also volunteers at schools, where he teaches software to kids. 6:00pm - 6:25pm Panel Impacts of COVID-19 on global innovation How pandemic will affect investment in global innovation? Where Global-Innovation stands in Pandemic? Are global innovation hubs in crisis or emerging stronger? How is the new normal changing the rules of the game? Panelists: Leena Zoabi Abu Mukh , Head for International Cooperation at Skolkovo Foundation Jumana Muwafi , Senior Vice President at Synopsys Inc, IP Solutions Dona Haj , Director of the UK Israel Tech Hub Anna Marti , Head Global Innovation Hub Omar Hassan , Managing Director at Global Growth Hub Armin Reinartz, Former Director at Global Innovation Hub & Greater China Unit, Friedrich Naumann Foundation 6:25pm - 6:55pm Campus Startup Cup 2020 - Final A three months annual student competition takes place which is specially designed for the extra-ordinary candidates. It provides a window of opportunity for ambitious students to get all the necessary information for their start-ups. This program is open to all students irrespective of their educational institutions and degrees. In the beginning, 14 groups joined the project this year, 5 were selected during the semi-pitch stage and at the end, 3 winners will be selected during the conference. 6:55pm - 7:00pm Closing Speakers Prof. Yossi Matias Dr. Yousef Awawdi Jumana Hakim Daher Kaiss Michal Braverman-Blumenstyk Nawa Jahshan Hazem khattab Maty Zwaig Anya Eldan Tala Khazen Samer Aamar Mudar Younis Fadi Swidan Mahmoud Kinana Habib Hazzan Louai Ghalia Yuval Hofshy Dr. Muhammad Nabari Leena Zoabi Abu Mukh Omar Hassan Saeed Kharouf Shadi Rayan Partners Sponsors Community Partners Check out the previous Hasoub Conference Stay tuned

Equip your engineers, developers, or advanced students with practical, production-grade skills in backend programming, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps. Our 4-month training program is built to align with modern industry standards, using real-world tools and methodologies. You’ll build a solid foundation in Java, master microservices architecture, and gain hands-on experience with leading DevOps tools — preparing you for real-world challenges in modern software engineering. Juniors Toolkit in the AI Era The Behind-the-Scenes Guide to Your First Job in Tech Technical knowledge alone is no longer enough to launch a successful career in high-tech. The Juniors Toolkit is a six-week program designed to help students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals understand today’s job market, strengthen their professional mindset, communicate their value, and approach the hiring process with greater confidence. Sign Up! Program begins in September 8 2026 Schedule Six weekly sessions Tuesdays at 18:00 Six weeks 10 total learning hours Format Hybrid Language Arabic, Hebrew, English Target Audience The Juniors Toolkit is designed for: University students preparing to enter the technology industry Recent graduates seeking their first professional opportunity Junior professionals who want to understand how companies evaluate candidates Job seekers who want to improve their professional presence and communication Candidates navigating a job market increasingly influenced by AI Participants ready to attend six weekly sessions and actively contribute to workshop activities No advanced HR or career-development knowledge is required. Participants should come ready to reflect, learn, and take ownership of their professional growth. PROGRAM STRUCTURE Self-Awareness, Mindset, and the Growth Mindset Exploring why mindset is becoming more valuable than technical skills in the AI era. Developing adaptability and emotional intelligence that AI cannot replace. Identifying the high-performance traits employers are looking for. Tech Job Landscape: What's In, What's Out & The AI Shift Examining how AI is transforming the job market. Identifying roles that are being automated and new opportunities that are emerging. Understanding current hiring and industry trends. Beyond Coding: Power Skills for the Augmented Professional Demonstrating why power skills are becoming essential in the age of AI. Exploring the behavioral traits that distinguish leaders from technical contributors. Understanding what employers are valuing beyond technical expertise. Decoding the Hiring Manager & The AI Recruiter Revealing how AI is screening job applicants. Explaining what hiring managers are considering when making final hiring decisions. Providing insights into the recruitment and selection process. LinkedIn Through the Recruiter’s Lens: Defeating the Algorithms Demonstrating how recruiters are searching for candidates on LinkedIn. Explaining how AI-driven search algorithms are ranking profiles. Showing how to optimize a LinkedIn profile for greater visibility. From Onboarding to Ownership & AI Integration Exploring what employers are expecting during the first 90 days. Explaining how new hires are being evaluated. Demonstrating how to succeed during onboarding while integrating AI into daily work. WHAT YOU WILL GAIN Understand how AI is changing the high-tech employment landscape Identify and communicate your professional strengths Demonstrate the interpersonal skills employers value Navigate recruitment with a clearer understanding of employer expectations Improve your LinkedIn presence from a recruiter’s perspective Approach your first job with confidence and professional ownership Create a practical plan for continued career development READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR TECH CAREER? Gain the mindset, market understanding, and professional tools you need to approach your first opportunity with confidence. Sign Up Now! SUPPORTED BY PARTNERS CONTACT We’d love to hear from you! Whether you have a question, feedback, or just want to say hello, don’t hesitate to reach out! Reach us at Hazem@hasoub.org Rinan@hasoub.org Najwa@hasoub.org

Paving the way for the coming generation of Arab entreprunerurs. HASOUB A GRASSROOTS MOVEMENT Paving the way for the coming generation of Arab TECH-entrepreneurs. تعيين السيدة ميساء بالوط شمشوم كمديرة عامة لحاسوب Mrs. Maysaa Baloot Shamshoum as Hasoub’s new CEO Read more ... اقرأ المزيد Hasoub is a grassroots NGO paving the way for the coming generation of Arab tech-entrepreneurs and working towards creating a more productive Arab society, prospering with innovation and entrepreneurship. Hasoub focuses on filling the pipeline with more potential Arab entrepreneurs by empowering university students and early-stage entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills, network and resources they need to pursue their dreams and build their startups. ~ 5 YEARS 300+ EVENTS 12K PARTICIPANTS Our Theory of Change Forming and maintaining communities around tech entrepreneurship will help drive an economic and social change within marginalized societies. HASOUB ON CAMPUS Hasoub's programs and activities for Arab students inside university campuses. Where we help empowering them with the entrepreneurial spirit, knowledge and skills they need to thrive as entrepreneurs and technologists. LEARN MORE Hasoub In TOWN "Change happens from within", that's why in this project we're focusing on building communities around tech-innovation inside Arab towns and villages. We believe that empowering these communities will help them create the sustainable economic and social change Hasoub is seeking. LEARN MORE Get Involved BE PART OF THE CHANGE SUPPORT Help amplifying our social impact. PARTNER Become a partner in the impact, with a win-win-win play. JOIN A COMMUNITY Join one of our local or campus communities ( Coming Soon ) I WANT TO GET INVOLVED

English تطوير حلول مصممة خصيصًا لتلبية احتياجات الأشخاص ذوي الاحتيجات الخاصه رؤية برنامج القدرات هي خلق حلول تلائم احتياجات الأفراد ذوي الإعاقة. في شهر سبتمبر، انضم إلينا مشاركون ومشاركات من مجالات متنوعة تضم مصممون صناعيون، الأطباء، أخصائيو العلاج المهني، المهندسون الميكانيكيون، أخصائيو العلاج الطبيعي وغيرهم. بجانبهم، ينضم إلينا أفراد ذوي الاحتيجات الخاصه كأعضاء في الفريق، يقدمون معلومات حول الاحتياجات التي تتطلب حلولاً. بمعنى آخر، هم “المدركون للحاجة“. مجتمع القدرات: من نحن؟ يتكوّن مجتمع القدرات في حاسوب من عده أفراد مع أدوارً مختلفه ومهمة، متحدون جميعا برؤية مشتركة من اجل صنع تغيير. دعونا نقدم لكم المدركون للحاجة (Need-Knowers)، والمبتكرون (Makers)، والمتطوعون. المدركون للحاجة (Need-Knowers) “المدركون للحاجة” في برنامج القدرات هم الأفراد الذين يأتون لصياغة احتياج من اجل انشاء المشروع. يشارك كل مدرك للحاجة تجاربه في العيش مع إعاقة، مشاركًا بنشاط مع الفرق، ويمكّننا ذلك من تحديد احتياجات محددة. من خلال مشاركتهم، ننادي بمجتمع أكثر شمولية، مؤكدين على أهمية دمج الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة في العمل والمجالات الاجتماعية ضمن المجتمع العربي. المبتكرون (Makers) يتألف مجتمع القدرات في حاسوب من أفراد يطورون المفاهيم والأفكار بعناية، يعملون بجدية طوال البرنامج لتحقيق كل مشروع. هذه المجموعة تضم أفرادًا متميزين بخلفيات مهنية وأكاديمية متنوعة، بما في ذلك المصممون الصناعيون، والأطباء، وأخصائيو العلاج المهني، والمهندسون الميكانيكيون، وأخصائيو العلاج الطبيعي وغيرهم. المتطوعون متطوعو برنامج القدرات هم مجموعة من الأفراد الموهوبين الذين يتقلدون أدواراً هامة باستخدام معارفهم ومهاراتهم وخبراتهم. يتولون مجموعة متنوعة من الأدوار بناءً على ديناميكيات البرنامج. نحن نقدر بصدق جهودهم، سواء كان ذلك في مواجهة المهام اللوجستية، إدارة وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي، تنظيم الأماكن، أو التعامل مع أية مسؤوليات ضرورية أخرى. من هي توم؟ توم هي مبادرة غير ربحية تهدف إلى تعزيز المجتمع التضامني والشامل. من خلال تطوير حلول تكنولوجية، يساهم توم في تحسين حياة الأفراد الذين يواجهون احتياجات غير ملباة، بما في ذلك الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة وكبار السن. تُوثق جميع الحلول وتُنشر على منصة توم الرقمية بتنسيق مفتوح المصدر، مما يسمح بإنتاجها في أي ورشة عمل، في أي وقت، في أي مكان. شراكاؤنا تواصلوا معنا تواصلوا معنا هل لديكم اسئلة او ملاحظات؟ راسلونا.

Connecting students with industry professionals to share knowledge, build opportunities, and grow our network together as part of the hi-tech community. 150 Hires 30 Companies 60+ Mentors 350 Mentees 50 Sessions 45 Events About Pairs Program PAIRS Mentorship and Networking Program by Hasoub, the leading ecosystem builder for Arab tech talent, is a community-based initiative that connects Arab students in computer science and tech fields with experienced mentors from the high-tech industry. Launched in April 2021, PAIRS runs two cohorts annually. With Arab professionals making up only a small percentage of the high-tech workforce despite representing a significant share of the population, PAIRS works to close this gap by breaking down barriers between students and the industry. Through one-on-one mentorship, students gain direct exposure to the realities of the high-tech world. Learning what to expect, how to plan their careers, and how to make informed decisions. Our mission is to create a thriving, connected community that shares knowledge, opens opportunities, and empowers the next generation to succeed in the high-tech sector. Program Structure Pairs Mentorship & Networking Program is open for registration twice a year and consists of three main stages: registration, interview, and academic records. The pairing is done based on the mentee's goals and the mentor's expertise. Mentors will meet with their mentees over a 4 months period with 10 hours in total, with a focus on addressing specific jointly-identified challenges facing the mentee to start their career and get involved in the High-Tech sector. In addition, the program includes 4-5 workshops from experts in their field to enrich and give additional knowledge and skills. View program structure Join as a Mentor Why Become a Mentor? Make a difference: You can change your mentee's life! With your experience you can help your mentee succeed and open new opportunities (for Arab students to join the hi-tech sector). Expand Your Network Join a vibrant community of mentors from diverse companies and backgrounds. Connect, share knowledge, and grow both socially and professionally within a network that supports and empowers each other in the high-tech world. Want to learn more about PAIRS? Sign up here and we’ll get in touch with you soon! Apply Now Join as a Mentee If you’re studying in a tech-related field, have a strong academic record, and want to grow your network, PAIRS is for you. What you will gain: 1:1 Mentorship from a Hi-Tech Professional Professional Workshops Career Guidance & Planning Mock Interviews Networking Opportunities Register for the next Cohort! Our Mentors We are proud to present to you the hard working mentors who make the magic behind the scenes to help students reach their goals! Meet our mentors The Team Besan wattad Program Manager Hala@hasoub.org

An initiative of Hasoub Labs. Our mission is to empower aspiring Arab tech entrepreneurs by providing them with the knowledge, tools, and support they need to turn their innovative ideas into successful startups. We understand the challenges faced in the early stages of building a tech venture, and our pre-acceleration program is specifically designed to bridge that gap. ABOUT PROGRAM FEATURES APPLY CONTACT More STEP TOWARDS SUCCESS Enroll in our Pre Accelerator Program APPLY FOR NEXT COHORT March 2025 Cohort About Us ABOUT THE PROGRAM Welcome to The Pre Accelerator program, an initiative of Hasoub Labs. Our mission is to empower aspiring Arab tech entrepreneurs by providing them with the knowledge, tools, and support they need to turn their innovative ideas into successful startups. We understand the challenges faced in the early stages of building a tech venture, and our Startup School program is specifically designed to bridge that gap. *The program will take place through in-person meetings — primarily at the Hasoub Garage in A'ra'ra — alongside tailored online content. Some sessions will also be held in central locations to deepen participants' engagement with the broader ecosystem and expand their network. TARGET AUDIENCE The Pre Accelerator program is tailored for Arab novice entrepreneurs with innovative technological ideas/startups who face challenges in the early stages of turning their ideas into reality. Our diverse community includes students, graduates, researchers, engineers, professionals in various fields, and more. PROGRAM JOURNEY Over the course of three months of meetings and events, the Pre Accelerator Program will guide you through the crucial steps of building your startup Foundations Gain an overview of the program, meet mentors, and network with potential partners. Mission and Vision Define your company’s vision and mission, setting the stage for future success. Target and KPI Settings Learn the importance of setting targets and key performance indicators for your startup. Market Research Understand your target market and refine your value proposition. Product Development Explore the concept of Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and receive valuable insights from industry experts. Funding and Legal Discover non-dilutive funding opportunities and gain insights into securing your intellectual property. Pitching and Storytelling Master the art of pitching your startup and captivating potential investors. Program PROGRAM FEATURES AND SUPPORT Entrepreneurship Fundamentals Gain a comprehensive understanding of entrepreneurial processes, including vision definition, goal setting, business modeling, and market research. Access to Ecosystem Benefit from networking opportunities, connections to the technological entrepreneurship ecosystem, and potential partnerships with industry experts and investors. Soft Skill Development Develop essential skills such as effective presentation, storytelling, and boosting self-confidence. Expert Guidance Receive guidance from experienced advisors and dedicated trained mentors who will provide invaluable insights and support. Collaborative Environment Engage in group work and practical workshops to foster a supportive and dynamic learning atmosphere. Features Our Mentors Jameel Abu Mokh CFO in HAAT & Partner in BMA accounting firm Dr. Inas Said Series Entrepreneur and Doctor at Business Administration Mahmoud Ali A Trainer in debate and critical thinking Maroun Maroun Head of R&D at HAAT Delivery Basel Noubani Head of Growth & Operations at DataQueue Barbara Elstein Senior Advisor, Lean Customer Development Hasan Abasi Co-founder and CEO of HAAT Delivery Sharon Tal Itzkovitch Author & Facilitator of "Where To Play Aziz Kaddan CEO at Myndlift Moran Lazar Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at The Coller School of Management, Tel Aviv COST The Pre Accelerator program is primarily subsidized to support aspiring entrepreneurs. A commitment fee of 1000 NIS ensures your place in this invaluable journey. Seize this affordable opportunity to launch your dreams and make a mark in the startup world. LEAVE DETALS INTERESTED? APPLY FOR NEXT COHORT Do you have any questions? Contact Us . We are always on the move. Keep up with our news. Subscribe to our newsletter. Subscribe Now Subscribe ABOUT HASOUB LABS The Pre Accelerator program is one of the initiatives of Hasoub Labs, an innovation-driven organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and technological advancement in the Arab world. With access to the Hasoub Garage, we provide a unique and comprehensive program designed to maximize your chances of success. SUPPORTED BY PARTNERS CONTACT We’d love to hear from you! Whether you have a question, feedback, or just want to say hello, don’t hesitate to reach out! Contact Contact

We don’t believe in building startups in a vacuum. We bring corporate giants, industry leaders, and real-world environmental data directly into the room. They hand over the exact, live pain points they are facing right now. We give you the concrete problem—your only job is to design and build the solution. We supercharge your entry and refine your concepts through sector-specific Challenge Labs, and take the best solutions directly into our intensive Venture Lab.” Cultivate Your Vision, Plant Your Startup APPLY NOW! The Core Concept We bring global agriculture giants and climate datasets straight to you with their exact, live pain points because of our disbelief in building startups in a vacuum or in wasting months searching for a market. We give you the challenge—your only job is to build the solution. We give you the concrete problem—your only job is to design and build the solution. We supercharge your entry and refine your concepts through sector-specific Challenge Labs, and take the best solutions directly into our Venture Lab. Agritech [aagre-tek] noun Using modern tech like drones, sensors, and AI to maximize farm efficiency, crop yields, and sustainability. Can I Take Part? This program is suitable for... AI specialists Hardware Engineers Industrial Professionals Software Developers Entrepreneurs Business Experts Data Scientists Decision Makers Do I need an idea? Not necessarily! You don’t have any idea or concept? No problem, we will bring the challenge to you to solve Do you have a concept? Bring it to our challenge lab and form your dream team to start your venture. Already have a startup? we will give you the tools to level up your startup. No matter which door you walked through, all roads lead to the same powerhouse engine- The Venture Lab. Our Venture Lab In which we will walk you through each step along the way. In our Venture Lab program, we will provide 1:1 mentorship to sit down with your team and build a highly customized roadmap based entirely on what you need to succeed. What’s in it for me? Tech Innovators & Developers Access to Real Problems : Skip market guessing; solve validated corporate pain points. Elite Custom Mentorship : No cookie-cutter classes. Get 1:1, custom-roadmapped mentorship from industry veterans. Non-Dilutive Funding : Expert guidance to apply for and secure Israeli Innovation Authority (IIA) grants. Founding Team Formulation : Meet brilliant domain experts to co-found your next venture. Agriculture & Sustainability Professionals Tech Literacy : Learn how to apply AI, IoT, and Big Data directly to your domain knowledge. Form Multidisciplinary Teams : Partner with top-tier software and hardware engineers who can turn your field insights into real software. Shape Your Industry : Be the source of the next major breakthrough in smart farming or carbon reduction. Corporate Challenge Owners & Mentors Active R&D Pipeline : Turn your company's real-world pain points into pilot projects and Proof of Concepts (POC). Top-Tier Talent Acquisition : Engage with highly motivated deep-tech innovators looking to make an impact. Your Roadmap to Market Entry What’s Possible? Get To Know What Exists This program fits many types of fields of profession, starting from the entrepreneur and the innovator, the farmer, the agronomist, the programmer, the engineer, the hardware professional, the scientist and the... Vertical Farms Automated harvesting Drone spraying solutions Smart Irrigation Systems Agenda 13.07.2026 Exposure Explore the Ecosystem & Choose Your Challenge Hasoub Garage, Arara 05.08.2026 Workshop A & Site tour Deep-tech Startup Tours & Ideation Workshops TLV 16-20.08.2026 Workshop B Build & Refine Your Startup Pitch Hasoub Garage, Arara 21.08-05.09.2026 Office Hours Final Mentoring & Pitch Readiness TBD 06-11.09.2026 Pitch day Present to Investors & Industry Experts TLV Frequent Asked Questions Who owns the Intellectual Property (IP) created during the challenge lab? You do. The IP generated by the teams belongs entirely to the founders building the solution. Hasoub Labs and our partners are here to support your growth, not take your ideas. Who is backing this program? This track is a joint powerhouse engineered by Hasoub Labs alongside GrowingIL,PLANETech — both leading innovation communities operating under the Israel Innovation Institute umbrella, guaranteeing direct access to the nation's premier tech ecosystems. How much time should I expect to invest every week? Participants should plan for [insert meeting hours] of scheduled instruction and approximately [insert number] additional hours for assignments, self-study, and project work. High-Tech Training Program Program FAQ. Our Speakers About Us At HasoubLabs we aim to transform technology and impact-passionate individuals into highly capable professionals and innovative entrepreneurs. We offer tools, knowledge, training, and resources to help ambitious community members succeed in the high-tech industry. We are creating impactful programs to empower every step of an entrepreneur’s journey, offering opportunities for young Arab individuals to realize their entrepreneurial potential and fostering a culture of entrepreneurship. Supported By Partners Partners The Room is Ready. Are You? Ready to shape the future of Agri & PLANETech? APPLY NOW! Have questions before applying? Reach out to us directly at monica@hasoub.org

Hasoub is proud to host its 8th Annual Conference on October 16, 2026. This year’s theme, “One Ecosystem”, brings together entrepreneurs, tech professionals, investors, industry leaders, and changemakers to explore the power of connection and collaboration in shaping a stronger, more connected tech and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Join us for a day of learning, meaningful connections, collaboration, and inspiring conversations as we come together to shape what’s next for our ecosystem. HASOUB ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2026 16.10.2026 Register Now Hasoub is proud to host its 8th Annual Conference on October 16, 2026. This year’s theme, “One Ecosystem”, brings together entrepreneurs, tech professionals, investors, industry leaders, and changemakers to explore the power of connection and collaboration in shaping a stronger, more connected tech and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Join us for a day of learning, meaningful connections, collaboration, and inspiring conversations as we come together to shape what’s next for our ecosystem. Two Days of Opportunities For two days, we open the doors to opportunity. The journey begins in Tel Aviv with the Investors Summit, bringing investors together for meaningful connections. It continues at Hasoub Garage in Ar’ara for the Main Day, a gathering of entrepreneurs, investors, and tech professionals for workshops, panels, and the Hi-Tech Arena. Day 1 Investor Summit Powered by 14.10.2026 * Invitation Only Day 2 Main Day 16.10.2026 Register Now! * Limited spots MAIN DAY AGENDA Gathering, Registration & Networking 09:00 - 10:00 Workshops Powered by HasoubLab 10:00 - 12:00 High-Tech Arena Powered by HasoubLab 10:00 - 12:30 Brunch break 11:00 - 13:00 Opening Remarks 13:25 - 13:40 Keynote Speaker Tal Inbar - VP, Apple Israel Site Leader 13:40 - 14:00 Panel #1 - From Native engineering to AI native 14:00 - 14:30 Panel #2 - Hasoub Labs Panel: Venture Creation 14:30 - 15:00 Panel #3 - One Tech Ecosystem 15:00 - 15:30 Panel #4 - The Future of Tech Employment 15:30 - 16:00 From Ramla To 600k Followers 16:00 - 16:15 Knafeh, Coffee & Sweet Connections 16:15-17:30 Workshops (10:00-12:30) Workshop #1 Ask the Manager 10:00 - 11:00 Workshop #2 Career Intelligence 10:00 - 11:00 Workshop #3 Ask the HR 11:00 - 12:00 Workshop #4 From Conflict to Integration 11:00 - 12:00 Pick Your Workshops! Stay Tuned Stay updated as new speakers and more information is published. Follow us on social media!

#hasoubconf23 is Hasoub's annual flagship event. ABOUT PROGRAMS EVENTS PARTNERS CONTACT More A Leap Into The Future Hasoub Annual Conference 2023 For the 6th consecutive year, Hasoub proudly presents the biggest tech-entrepreneurship event in the Arab society. This year's event, scheduled for November 3rd, 2023, at the Hasoub Garage in Arara. Carries special significance. After settling into our innovation center, we're excited to continue our tradition of bringing the tech ecosystem closer to our community and vice versa. This year, we will dive deep into the AI revolution. This conference provides a unique opportunity to explore the transformative power of artificial intelligence and its potential to reshape our future. Join us at the Hasoub Annual Conference 2023 and be part of this momentous event. Let's collectively shape the future as we delve into the AI revolution. Looking forward to your participation. 3.11.2023 Hasoub Garage - Ar'ara Register Now Conference Timeline 10:00 - 13:00 Workshops & Companies Arena 12:00 - 13:00 Registration, Gathering & Lunch 13:00 - 13:30 Opening remarks 13:30 - 18:00 Main stage Stay tuned for updates to the agenda! Team Rabea Zioud Co-Founder & CEO at Hasoub Abdalla Sakran Website Manager Qassam Atme Program Manager @ Hasoub Labs Besan Wattad Conference director & Community Manager Sandra Ashhab CEO @ Hasoub Angels Hala Kawar Program & Operations Manager Amany Dayif Resource Development officer Yara Aun CareersLab Manager Mahmood Zidan Hasoub brand manager Sponsers Partners ANGELS

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In this program, we’ll equip you with practical knowledge and tools to extract insights, make informed decisions, and thrive in various industries. FemTech Vertical Empowering Arab Women in the Entrepreneurial World رحلتُكِ الريادية تبدأ من هنا SIGN UP HasoubLabs , in collaboration with the Arab Women in Science and Engineering (AWsc) , is proud to present The FemTech Vertical, a groundbreaking program designed to inspire and empower Arab women to pursue entrepreneurship in the innovation industry. GOALS Addressing the shortage of Arab female entrepreneurs in the country Inspiring and empowering young Arab women to embrace entrepreneurship Providing resources, mentorship, and support for female entrepreneurs Fostering a supportive community for the Arab women in the entrepreneurial world Mission The FemTech program aims to cultivate a new generation of Arab female entrepreneurs by equipping them with the necessary skills, resources, and support to succeed in their entrepreneurial endeavors and creating a supportive community for them. VISION We envision a future where more Arab women are leading Startups and entrepreneurs, driving positive change, and contributing to the advancement of society. Exposure Event Empowerment Brunch Women's International Day Celebration on March 8, 2024 10:00 - 10:15 Introduction to FemTech program and objectives 10:15 - 11:00 Panel Q&A with Arab female entrepreneurs 11:00 - 12:00 Networking opportunities, group picture, Brunch, Special Gifts Industry Discovery Sessions (Four Sessions) Session will be conducted on Zoom Explore different industries upon the form you’ve filled. Case studies and success stories from female leaders Interactive discussions and brainstorming sessions We would like to ask your opinion about which innovation topics you would prefer us to explore in our FemTech vertical through the Deep Dive Sessions. Fill The Form Ideation Workshops (Two In-person Sessions) Workshops on ideation, market research, and product development. Mentorship sessions with experienced female entrepreneurs Soft skills Workshops (Two In-person Sessions) Training on communication, leadership, time management, and resilience Practical exercises to enhance interpersonal skills Guidance on building a personal brand and professional network SPEAKERS Dr. Israa Sharkia Co-Founder and VP R&D at Senseera Marie Atallah Libbiss Owner and CEO: Marie Electrical Engneering Dr. Dima Shahbary CEO at UB Therapeutics Amal Zubidat CTO of DEAN Intelligence INTERESTED? SIGNUP NOW! SIGN UP ABOUT HASOUB LABS Hasoub Labs is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and fostering innovation within the Arab community. We offer a range of programs and resources to support startup growth and success. ABOUT AWsc AWSc - Arab women in science and engineering, is a non-profit organization (NPO) promoting equal opportunities for Arab women in the academy as well as in the tech industry. AWSc is committed to provide principle tools assisting women towards breaking down barriers and achieving success through their invaluable leadership, innovation and commitment to their sector, encouraging entrepreneurship and providing role models for the next generations. AWSc reaches female undergraduate, graduate and alumni to empower them, widen their knowledge and awaken their desire to create chances for self-employment, financial independence and achieving self-fulfillment whether in academia, industry or entrepreneurship. In addition, our activities reach young middle and high school girls to introduce them to STEM fields and help them break down social barriers and follow their academic passions in these “less traditional” fields. SUPPORTED BY PARTNERS CONTACT We’d love to hear from you! Whether you have a question, feedback, or just want to say hello, don’t hesitate to reach out! Contact