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.
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.