SYNC '25 Silicon Valley

Feb 21 & 22

Bridging Silicon Valley & Syria

SYNC is a conference with a mission to ”create a technology ecosystem in Syria for a better world”. Founded by a diverse coalition of technology practitioners, entrepreneurs, academics, thought leaders, and creatives in Silicon Valley, SYNC is committed to laying the groundwork and paving the ramp for the future of Syrian tech jobs in Syria.

SYNC ’25 is an impactful two-part conference designed to spark meaningful change and drive innovation within Syria’s technology ecosystem. We are witnessing an extraordinary transformation in Syria—a moment many thought was impossible in our lifetime.

Taking place in Silicon Valley, this second conference will feature insights from a recent mission where a group of Syrian technologists, entrepreneurs, and creatives traveled to Syria to evaluate the current state of its technology landscape. This vital exploration will serve as the foundation for actionable initiatives that can accelerate progress and foster development.

We invite you to participate in this exciting event in Silicon Valley. Join us to gain insights from our trip, engage with inspiring speakers, and collaborate on creating tangible solutions for Syria’s technology future.

>> Join us as together we will champion the change that Syria needs to succeed on the global stage.

Be Part of the Movement

Join us in a dinner gala as we kick off the conference with a night to celebrate our new Syria. Friends, family, and community members are invited to enjoy dinner, entertainment, and a recap of our trip to Damascus, where we trained, empowered, and mentored our youth. This is an opportunity to meet visionaries, investors, and technology leaders who are passionate about transformative change. Come and build connections that spark innovation and collaboration for Syria.

Friday, February 21, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Computer History Museum

Full-Day Conference

What to Expect

Insights That Matter
Recap groundbreaking takeaways from SYNC ’25 Syria and dive into five critical challenges shaping Syria’s future: education, infrastructure, funding, policy, and employment pathways.

Global Perspectives in Action
Discover lessons from other regions that successfully built their ecosystems. Explore parallels, uncover strategies, and gain actionable insights to tailor solutions for Syria.

Collaborative Innovation Labs
Roll up your sleeves and co-create with Syrians driving change. Engage in hands-on sessions to develop strategic action plans that align Silicon Valley resources with Syria’s needs.

Impactful Networking Opportunities
Forge meaningful partnerships with a curated network of innovators, investors, and changemakers dedicated to sustainable impact.

Why You Should Be There

This isn’t just another tech event. SYNC ’25 is where ideas turn into action. Whether you’re a founder, investor, policymaker, or technologist, your expertise and vision can fuel meaningful change.

Help bridge the gap between Silicon Valley & Syria, a country brimming with untapped potential. Together, we’ll spark a movement that reshapes global collaboration and drives lasting impact.

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Time: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Computer History Museum

The program

Welcome

Opening Remarks Recognizing volunteers & partners
Yahia Elnashef Abeer Pamuk Safouh Takrouri Muyesser Taqi-Eddin / Iyad Yacoub

Reflecting on SYNC’25 Syria

Hani Atassi / Madian Khabsa / Mahmoud Alnahlawi / Hassan Sawaf / Muyesser Taqi-Eddin(m)

Syrian NGOs Visionaries & New Syria

Rania Succar / Lina Sergie / George Batah / Bassel Ojjeh(m)

SYNCing the Pieces: Demystifying Sanctions towards a stronger Syria Tech Industry.

Feras Mousilli / George Stifo / Feras Alhlou(M)

Lunch & Networking

Investing Syria: Opportunities & Phases

Mohammad Kaswani / Rama Chakaki / Rani Abu-Shaar / Nawar Shara / Amr Salahieh(m)

Needs Assessment Workshop Iyad Yacoub

SYNCLab: The Collective Voice Panel
Abdulwahab Omira / Bassel Ojjeh / Iyad Yacoub / Sami Nassif / Anas Osman(m)