Abu Dhabi Tech Tuesdays No. 9 - First ADTT Startup Pitch Contest!
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โ๐ DATE: Our 9th Abu Dhabi Tech Tuesdays event will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 6:00 - 11:30 PM.
โ๐ญ VENUE: Come mingle with fellow technologists, innovators, and disruptors, at a lovely venue - the amazing BLA BLA BAR | ABU DHABI. blablabar_abudhabi
โ๐นDRINK SPECIALS : FREE entrance for women ๐ . Men - 150 AED gets you 3 beverages (mandatory for men, but note that the venue's mocktails are very nice).
โSPECIAL GUEST CO-HOST:
โ๐ RIHANNA HEDAYA, Artist, Fashion Designer & Interior Designer. Rihanna has a a passion for creativity, innovation, and elegant design. As the owner of a building materials factory, she combine artistic vision with industry expertise to create projects that blend beauty, functionality, and quality. Her dedication to creativity and excellence has earned me recognition and awards in the United Arab Emirates as a creative fashion designer. rehaanaart
โ๐ 6:00 - 8:00 pm GATHER and SOCIALIZE. We know traffic can be crazy! Do NOT stress. Take your time and just get there when you get there.
โ๐ 8:00 - 9:30 pm ADTT'S FIRST STARTUP PTICH CONTEST!
โCONTESTANTS:
โโ๏ธ NDRA - MEHRHAZ SOLAIMANI, Co-Founder. Mehrhaz is a Masters Degree Student at Abu Dhabi University. She is studying education for special needs. She is both a teacher and at the same time she's working on a sustainability project regarding saving water and recycling water. mehrnaz-solaimani-26b677219 , mehrnazi_kidstalk and mehr_nazix. NDRA is a UAE-born sustainability and environmental education platform that transforms environmental awareness into measurable action. Through innovative learning infrastructure, NDRA turns waste into growth while inspiring positive environmental behavior. https://ndra.ae/
โโ๏ธ GULFBIOTICS - MANIDEEP PABBA & DR. SRINVAS METTU. Manideep the Co-Founder of GulfBiotics and a PhD Researcher at Khalifa University, UAE, working at the intersection of biotechnology, microbiome science, and sustainable bioprocess engineering. With over five years of research experience, he has authored multiple scientific publications and contributed to several patent filings focused on innovative biotechnology solutions. Through GulfBiotics, he is developing next-generation probiotic technologies aimed at advancing global health and wellness while strengthening the UAE's biotechnology ecosystem. manideep-pabba-09402417a and a.l.p.h.a__m.a.l.e Dr. Srinivas Mettu is the Co-Founder of GulfBiotics and an Assistant Professor at Khalifa University, UAE, with over a decade of experience in biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, and translational research. His work spans microbial biotechnology, sustainable biomanufacturing, and the development of innovative solutions for health, food, and industrial applications. srinivas-mettu-5044aa21
โJUDGES:
โโ๏ธ MOHAMMAD SIAM AL HOSSEINI, Founder of Maincore AI Ltd. & Co-Founder of Tech Tuesdays. Siam is an accomplished international entrepreneur with over two decades of experience across technology, investment, and strategic advisory. He currently serves as Partner of HH Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashed bin Mana Al Maktoum & Founder, CEO of Maincore AI Ltd., and Co-Founder of GenTech LLC, a leading innovation and networking initiative in the UAE. uaesiam
โโ๏ธ DR. GLENN MUSCHERT, Professor of Digital Sociology. Dr. Glenn Muschert is Associate Chair in the Department of Public Health at Khalifa University (ุฌุงู ุนุฉ ุฎูููุฉโ). He previously served at Miami University and Purdue University (USA). He has served as an advisor to government offices and several MedTech startup companies. His research focuses on human use of digital technology, the SDGs, and the solution of social problems. muschertglenn and glenn-muschert-1b050b1a0
โโ๏ธ VALERIYA ZAYCHUK, CEO & Founder of VZ Advisory. Valeriya is a serial entrepreneur and Strategic Advisor with 18+ years of global business development experience across corporates, startups and venture capital in international markets. She has supported 300+ companies in scalability, strategic partnerships, and investment readiness,. She built VZIONER, a global business development agency, and GetFunded.Network, a SaaS ecosystem connecting over 1,000 companies. Now through VZ Advisory, she supports businesses in growth, scalability, partnerships and investment readiness, and works with investors to strengthen portfolio performance. She is also a co-founder of Fundelity Capital, a private investment firm focused on curated SPV opportunities.
vzlondon and valeriyaz
โโ๏ธ OLEKSANDR PLETNOV, CEO of Stealth Startup. Oleksandr Pletnov is a C-level manager with 15+ years of international experience in fintech and tech. He builds and launches early-stage companies in regulated financial services. Previously at Visa, he led fintech investments across 17 CIS and SEE countries โ structuring deals, managing C-level partnerships, and overseeing licensing and go-to-market execution. As Chief Operating Officer of a fintech product company, he built digital wallet and payment platforms across multiple jurisdictions. At Google, he led Google Pay's and the regional Google Partners program. Oleksandr combines deal-making and partnership expertise with deep operational depth in regulated finance. apletnyov
โSPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS:
โ๐ ALA MUSTAFA, Founder & Managing Director of The Living Concept Contracting LLC. Ala owns and operates Concept Contracting, a UAE-based design, construction, and renovation company. Ala specializes in turnkey residential and commercial projects, including full interior and exterior renovations, landscaping, and design-build solutions. By combining AI-powered visualization, innovative design, and expert execution, she helps clients bring their vision to life from concept to completion. ala.mustaphaa , livingconceptuae & alaa-mohammed-0b085a66
โ๐ SAODAT TURSUNOVA, Founder of Sati by Saodat Hospitality. Saodat is an international restauranteur with a portfolio of four successful projects, two of them in Dubai. She has also created projects in Moscow and Tashkent. Her in Dubai projects are (i) BESAR โ a restaurant with a Spanish soul on Bluewaters Island, Dubai. The project is completed and successfully operating and (ii) LALI โ an Uzbek gastronomic concept on the rooftop of Nakheel Mall, Dubai. Construction is in its final stage. tursunova_sa and besar.restaurant
โ๐ 9:30 - 11:30 pm DRINKS + DINNER. Now is the time to meet everyone else you might have missed before. Grab a (new) friend, grab a drink, and grab a table. Create and deepen your connections with good conversation. Everyone is friendly and open - so introduce yourself to someone new.
โ๐ฅ PHOTOGRAPHY PARTNER: We are thrilled to be supported by FS Entertainment as our media/photography partner. https://www.instagram.com/fsentertainmentofficial
โ๐ค COMMUNITY SUPPORT: Also, thanks to Web3 Future Space for their continued support. https://web3future.space
โ๐๐ DRESSCODE: Please dress to impress - this is a high-level business and social event. The venue WILL block access in case of inappropriate, sloppy, or indecent attire.
โALSO, we welcome the referral of other quality guests.