MENA Startup Surge: Redefining Regional Entrepreneurship

What does it take to thrive in the dynamic entrepreneurial landscape of the MENA region?

This panel will explore the rapid growth of the MENA region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, delving into the unique challenges and opportunities entrepreneurs face. It will offer actionable insights on fostering the right mindset, leveraging resources, securing funding, and scaling businesses, providing a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to thrive in this dynamic landscape.

Shaping Tomorrow: Opportunities and Challenges in MENA's Investment Landscape

How can investors capitalize on the unique investment opportunities in MENA, and how can they proactively manage potential risks in diverse environments?

This panel will examine the region’s evolving investment ecosystem, shaped by growth ambitions, diverse resources, and geopolitical dynamics. It will highlight the roles of private and public investors across sectors, addressing key challenges, emerging opportunities, and strategies for driving innovation, sustainability, and economic development in MENA.

Funding the Future: Shaping MENA’s Startup Ecosystem

How can venture capital drive MENA’s startup ecosystem to global success?

This panel will explore the growing role of venture capital in fostering innovation and economic development in the MENA region. It will highlight how VCs are empowering startups through funding, mentorship, and ecosystem-building, offering insights into their transformative impact on job creation and technological advancements.

From Vision to Victory: A Global Sports Powerhouse in the Making

What is behind the incredible growth in the sports industry in the Middle East and how can we build on that momentum to achieve greater excellence?

This panel will examine the MENA region’s extraordinary growth in the sports industry, from hosting global events to investing in international organizations. It will explore how these efforts are shaping the region’s global presence while building a vibrant local sports culture and driving excellence in the sector.

Investing in a Healthier Future: Unlocking Opportunities in MENA’s Healthcare

How can investors, operators, and entrepreneurs capitalize on the transformation of the MENA region’s healthcare sector to drive growth and while advancing population health outcomes?

This panel examines the dynamic changes in MENA’s healthcare landscape, highlighting significant trends such as shifts in models of care, regulatory reform, and efforts to localize health innovation. It explores emerging opportunities for investment in the context of these developments and addresses improvements needed across key enablers to fully realize the sector’s potential.

Green AI, Clean Energy, & Decarbonization: Advancing Sustainability and Innovation in MENA

How can MENA balance rising energy demands with clean energy and decarbonization goals?

This panel explores the interconnected challenges of meeting rising energy demands driven by AI and data centers, advancing clean energy solutions such as hydrogen and renewables, and ensuring infrastructure readiness (e.g., T&D network) while achieving decarbonization goals. It also emphasizes the role of innovation in platforms like CarbonSifr in driving climate action in the MENA region.