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Opening Session
Investopia 2023's opening session featured discussions on the UAE's resilience, agile response to the pandemic, and commitment to international collaboration and sustainability. The event promises to provide unique opportunities for investors to explore new insights and investment trends in new economies.
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Intervention by H.E. Khaldoon Al Mubarak
This session at Investopia 2023, featuring H.E. Khaldoon Al Mubarak, explored H.E.’s emphasis on the UAE's investment priorities, including fostering collaboration, sustainability, and creating opportunities for global talent.
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Abu Dhabi on the Global Map
Abu Dhabi Chairman H.E Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi shared how AD is emerging as a leading city with economic diversification, growth in non-oil sectors, and a focus on sustainability.
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Uncovering the Potential of South-South Investments in Emerging Markets (In partnership with the IFC)
Emerging Markets are perceived as risky for international investors, while also facing the challenge of sustained economic development in a decarbonizing world. In today’s economy, new tools,, such as blended finance can be used to de-risk investment in Emerging Markets and support foreign direct investment flows. Additionally, trends in cross-border investments in emerging markets are accelerating clean energy transitions and climate solutions. Join a conversation with global leaders on the key investment trends we are witnessing in Emerging Markets. How is current economic uncertainty, global supply chain disruptions, and technological innovations influencing cross-border investment flows? How can south-south investment flows stimulate sustainable economic development?
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Global Real Estate and Private Equity: Investing in an Evolving Landscape
Global real estate markets have begun to show slight cracks amid the first major monetary policy tightening cycle in nearly 20 years. Will commercial real estate and housing be resilient in the face of higher interest rates, or should investors prepare for more volatility? And with wider dispersion across segments of the market, where should investors look to be opportunistic? How can Private Equity fill in gaps in financing real estate and other sectors amid macro uncertainty and shrinking liquidity? Executives from leading firms will check the temperature of global property and private equity markets.
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Fintech Revolution
Fintech has not just disrupted Wall Street, but also brought major paradigm shifts to various aspects of global society. The disintermediation of economies threatens to unleash a wave of prosperity and return power to the individual. Leading entrepreneurs across different verticals of digital finance will discuss how technology is changing economic models, societal structures and giving birth to new, virtual worlds.
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Global Luxury Brands: Key Trends and New Governance
Luxury brands have witnessed remarkable growth in the last few decades. National brands were lifted to the global stage and consumer accessibility accelerated with the rise of e-commerce. The founders paved the way to success, but with time, the matter of succession and persistence of their brands comes into question. Join us for a conversation with global leaders to discover the prospects of growth and investment in the future of luxury brands across industries.
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Growth Opportunities in Today’s Economy
The global battle against inflation persists following two decades of expansionary monetary policy, a once-in-a-century pandemic and new supply-chain disruptions. Output has partially recovered post-pandemic, but there is uncertainty regarding its path over the coming years. Will we win the battle against inflation? If so, at what cost? Leading global investors will discuss the state of the global economy, and how those views inform their current investment theses. The year 2023 could mark the beginning of a recession, stagflation, financial stress, or mild growth. What are the implications for investors, and how can policy actions mitigate the casualties from the global war on inflation?
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D33: A New Economy
Dubai's economy has transformed into a global hub for trade, tourism, and investment, and its ambitious leadership is continuously innovating and seeking new ways to expand its economic successes. As we enter 2023, Dubai has embarked on an exciting new economic agenda, D33, with the aim of doubling the size of its economy within the next decade. This ambitious plan is designed to achieve growth and sustainability through its 100 transformational projects focusing on efficient regulation, trade, ongoing digitization, investment, and the accumulation of human capital. Join us for an insightful conversation with one of Dubai’s key leaders to explore the emirate's dynamic and constantly evolving economy and gain a deeper understanding of its plans and strategies to reinforce its position as one of the top global cities in the world.
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Mobilizing New Economies
Efficient mobility is a key ingredient to economic growth, driving globalization and reducing costs. Global trends in mobility and transportation have changed the way we work, travel, and do business. However, some present-day mobility solutions are not sustainable, due to safety concerns, greenhouse gas emissions, and congestion. Moreover, the regulatory system is still adapting to rapid technological growth in the transportation sector, leaving some of its potential untapped. Leading entrepreneurs and officials in different verticals of the mobility cluster, from aerospace to electric vehicles to hydrogen engines, will share how we can leverage innovation to create a smarter, cleaner, and more inclusive systems that accelerate the growth of New Economies.
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Venture into Untapped Markets: Private Growth Investing
Rising interest rates and a post-COVID return to normalcy have decimated high-growth technology valuations, in both public and private markets, in a route not seen since the early 2000s dot-com bust. However, the dislocations have created opportunity for smart and well-capitalized investors to increase positions in high-quality companies - both in primary and secondary market transactions. Leading venture capitalists will discuss their unique approaches to deploying capital and being opportunistic in the current environment.
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Reimagining Regional Economic Development Through Finance
The world is committed to achieving full-scale decarbonization, but history has shown that economic growth is typically correlated with higher greenhouse gas emissions. Recent changes in the global economy, from supply chain disruptions to rising nationalism, have highlighted the importance of domestic manufacturing, an area where it is hard to decarbonize. In a time of exponential technology growth, how can development finance support innovation and promote sustainability while remaining in line with regional government strategies to create manufacturing hubs?
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Food Security in Times of Climate Change
Adverse impacts of climate change go beyond pollution and warming; they also impact our ability to provide global food security. Rising agricultural commodity prices, due to various factors, demonstrate the fragility of the global food supply, a problem that will only grow a rising global population. How can public officials and private entrepreneurs address food security challenges, ranging from technology-driven food solutions to optimization of farming best practices?
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Trends in Family Wealth (In partnership with Northern Trust)
The institutionalization of family wealth management has been a theme in global finance over the last decade, and in no geography is it more apparent than the MENA region. Leading family office principals and advisers will delve into how investment priorities and allocations have changed in recent years, including a greater emphasis on alternative investments. Are the UAE and GCC insulated from the current, uncertain global economic environment? What are the structuring and competitive capabilities in the region?
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Good Business (In partnership with The Helm)
Women start businesses at a rate 1.5x higher than men, tackling the world's biggest problems and spurring innovations that will shape our future. Yet, female-led investment firms receive just 2% of all venture capital, with a disproportionate amount being invested in consumer-focused funds. How can we build an investment culture that capitalizes on both the financial and social returns of investing in companies founded by women?
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Address by The Premier of Bermuda
In this session, the Premier of Bermuda, The Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP, emphasizes Bermuda's commitment to a long-lasting friendship with the UAE, highlighting commonalities and opportunities for growth and innovation.
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Quantum Leap: Transforming Industry Through Quantum Computing & AI
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is revolutionizing the way we produce, work, and cooperate in a world where technology is omnipresent. Manufacturers are integrating the newest innovations at the expense of human labor. Doctors are leveraging machines more than ever to diagnose and treat patients. Art and literature are being disrupted by artificial creators. While the 4IR is still new, the opportunities created by Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing are immense. Leading thinkers and entrepreneurs in AI and Quantum will explore a vision of industry that optimizes efficiency and growth.
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How Blockchain Will Change Finance
While cryptocurrencies remain largely a speculative retail asset class in need of regulation, blockchain technology continues to permeate and disrupt the traditional financial industry. Executives from notable financial institutions will discuss how they are leveraging distributed ledgers, tokenization and blockchain infrastructure to unlock value and achieve efficiencies going forward.
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Innovations in Precision Healthcare (In partnership with GKSD)
Healthcare and biotechnology has enjoyed a wave of rapid innovation, from advanced therapeutics to prevent severe disease to more detailed data analysis to individualize care. Technology has dramatically shifted our ability to improve longevity and healthspan. How can technological innovation and Artificial Intelligence improve healthcare, reduce costs, and improve quality of life? Leading entrepreneurs, academics and executives will explore the frontier of innovation in life sciences.
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Growth Opportunities in Times of Decarbonization
The developed world is hyper-focused on achieving net-zero emissions, although the transition away from fossil fuels will be slow due to the demands of fast-growing emerging markets. Growth opportunities stemming from de-carbonization can act as strong incentives to accelerate green initiatives. How can we create a healthier climate by making energy transition a complement to cheaper solutions that meet global needs? The global net-zero agenda calls for mobilization of significant investment, including $100 billion per year to assist developing countries. Leading investors will discuss the enormous investment opportunities for diversification and innovation, economic growth and job creation around the globe.
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Beyond Borders: Harnessing the Power of Global Trade for Investment & Growth
The COVID-19 pandemic and increasing geopolitical tensions have given rise to a more nationalistic mindset around trade and investment. While countries recognize the importance of globalization and growing the economic pie, they are also more cognizant than ever of protecting national interests. How can current trends in foreign direct investment (FDI), trade agreements, and supply chain management spur greater economic growth and attract investment? What are the latest developments and international regulations on cross-border digital flows?
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