SPEAKER

Omar El Gohary

Founder/CTO G2K Group, VP ServiceNow

Omar is a tech entrepreneur and business leader with Mexican and Egyptian roots. He grew up in Mexico, Egypt, and Austria.

After completing his engineering studies, Omar began his career at P&G where he pioneered industrial digitalization and the use of IoT in manufacturing.

In 2013, Omar and Karsten Neugebauer founded G2K, where he led the technology and engineering teams as CTO. In 2023, G2K was recognized as one of the Top 100 most innovative companies in Germany given its pioneering work in IoT and AI, especially in retail.

As of May 2023, ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) intends to close the acquisition of G2K in Q3'23, subject to regulatory approval, in what would be the largest AI exit in Germany to date.

Aside from his entrepreneurial activities, given his background, Omar participates in organizations bridging the gap between Mexico and the Arab world and was named the Honorary Consul of the Sultanate of Oman in Mexico.

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The Future of the European Start-Up System 🎥

Be part of a transformative journey through the world of European startups. In this engaging session, our expert panelists will uncover the current trends and challenges faced by startups in the region. Discover how European countries collaborate to create a thriving startup ecosystem and support innovative ventures. Explore the crucial role of government policies in fostering a favorable environment for entrepreneurship. Learn how European countries attract and retain top talent to drive startup success. Witness the exciting rise of AI startups and how they are shaping the future of entrepreneurship in Europe. Delve into the opportunities and challenges in AI-driven ventures and how Europe can become a global AI innovation hub.

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