At Investopia 2025, we've witnessed groundbreaking discussions, forged connections with industry leaders, explored the investment landscape of tomorrow, and contributed to a brighter future for 3.5 billion people around the world.
26-27 February 2025
UAE Minister of Economy & Chairman of Investopia
UAE Minister of State for Entrepreneurship
Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities & Transport
Managing Director & Group CEO of Mubadala
Group CEO of 2PointZero
President of Investment Office of the Presidency of Türkiye
Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President
Chairman & CEO of ORA Developers
CEO Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa and Germany at Deutsche Bank
Chief Client Officer at Citi
Vice Chairman & CIO of Investcorp
Group CEO of PureHealth
UAE Minister of Investment, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADQ
UAE Minister of Economy & Chairman of Investopia
UAE Minister of State for Entrepreneurship
Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities & Transport
Managing Director & Group CEO of Mubadala
Group CEO of 2PointZero
President of Investment Office of the Presidency of Türkiye
Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President
Chairman & CEO of ORA Developers
CEO Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa and Germany at Deutsche Bank
Chief Client Officer at Citi
Vice Chairman & CIO of Investcorp
Group CEO of PureHealth
UAE Minister of Investment, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADQ
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This session brings together leading experts to discuss the global trends shaping the global economies. The discussion will explore key questions including:
•Which sectors are poised to redefine the global economy?
•What role will emerging markets play in driving economic growth?
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This fireside chat will focus on the UAE's dynamic growth and its rising role as a global investment hub. With the country offering tax incentives, foreign ownership in key sectors, and world-class infrastructure, it has become a prime destination for trade and investment. The discussion will dive into the UAE's National Investment Strategy, which is set to double annual Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) by 2031, focusing on economic diversification and reducing dependency on oil and will explore the country’s vibrant business climate and its exciting opportunities for investors in a rapidly evolving economy.
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A new wave of philanthropists is reshaping giving with a hands-on, strategic approach that goes beyond traditional donations. By applying corporate discipline and innovation, they focus on systemic change rather than short-term fixes.
Impact-driven and collaborative, these changemakers pool resources, engage diverse perspectives, and build partnerships with communities and younger generations. Technology further enhances philanthropy through data-driven insights, impact investing, and crowdfunding, ensuring greater transparency and effectiveness.
With increasing cross-sector collaboration, philanthropy is becoming more strategic, measurable, and aligned with equity-driven goals. Our session will feature leading philanthropists sharing insights on this evolving landscape and the future of giving.
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Keynote address by the Economic Secretary to the Treasury of the United Kingdom
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This panel will explore how geopolitical shifts are increasingly influencing private sector investment decisions. As global tensions rise, private banks and large investors are building dedicated geopolitical risk teams and hiring experts from government administrations to guide their strategies. Key questions include:
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A conversation with Shaista Asif - Group CEO of PureHealth
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This panel will explore the forces reshaping the global investment landscape, focusing on the current trends in capital flows and emerging opportunities. Panelists will discuss how economic shifts, technological advancements, and geopolitical factors are influencing investment decisions. The session will also delve into new sectors driving growth, such as renewable energy, digital infrastructure, and innovation-driven industries, while addressing how investors are navigating risks in an increasingly complex environment. This conversation will offer valuable perspectives on where capital is moving and how businesses and economies can position themselves to attract investment in the future.
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This fireside chat will explore how Orion Abu Dhabi is driving strategic investments in metals and minerals. The conversation will focus on the growing need for access to critical materials for national security, innovative financing strategies to reduce risks in emerging markets, and how mutual expertise can be leveraged to ensure successful project outcomes.
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As cities evolve to meet the demands of the future, Abu Dhabi is pioneering a bold vision for urban innovation—one that seamlessly integrates technology, sustainability, and economic growth. In this exclusive fireside chat, H.E. Mohamed Al Shorafa will share insights on how the emirate is shaping the cities of tomorrow through cutting-edge initiatives in mobility, smart infrastructure, and collaborative development.
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The Middle East is entering a transformative era, reshaping its role on the global stage as a hub for investment and innovation. Discover how the Middle East is positioning itself as the next frontier for global investment, and what this means for businesses looking to capitalize on the region's untapped potential.
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A conversation with H.E. Mariam AlMheiri
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A conversation with Hussain Sajwani
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As the global shift toward sustainability accelerates, circular economy policies are evolving to meet new economic and environmental challenges. This high-level discussion will analyze emerging circular economy frameworks worldwide, spotlight successful implementations, and explore how these models can be tailored to the UAE’s unique landscape. The session will also examine key global developments in 2025, assessing their impact on circular economy regulations, industry adaptation, and the broader sustainability agenda.
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Family businesses and family wealth are increasingly recognized as vital drivers in shaping and investing in emerging economic sectors.
What is the role of family wealth in nurturing new economic sectors such as AI, agritech, and sustainable tourism, and how can how can family businesses building multi-generational investment strategies to fuel economic diversification?
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As economies worldwide pivot towards knowledge-driven growth, the intersection of innovation and entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in shaping the future. This panel will bring together top government leaders to discuss how national policies can foster innovation, empower entrepreneurs, and create resilient economies in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
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While much of Europe's economic discourse revolves around its largest players, smaller nations like Cyprus and Monaco play an outsized role in key sectors such as finance, tourism, shipping, and investment migration. This panel will explore how these countries leverage their unique economic models, regulatory frameworks, and strategic positions to attract capital, foster innovation, and remain resilient in an evolving European landscape.
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s session, aligned with Investopia’s vision of channeling the flow of capital into the new economy, will focus on the emergence of unicorns in the UAE and the region, exploring their role in demonstrating the potential for scaling globally businesses from emerging markets.
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This panel will bring together top leaders in private equity to share insights on the future of the industry.
It will explore the evolving landscape of private equity, focusing on:
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This high-level ministerial session brings together key policymakers from across Africa to explore strategic investment opportunities and economic growth prospects. Ministers will highlight national priorities, sectoral opportunities, and policy frameworks that can enhance trade and investment flows across the continent.
The discussion will focus on how governments can facilitate private sector engagement, address regulatory challenges, and drive sustainable development. Key areas of investment, including infrastructure, energy, technology, and agriculture, will be explored as engines for long-term economic transformation and regional integration.
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In an era of economic and geopolitical volatility, governments and policymakers must navigate both Black Swans—unpredictable, high-impact events—and White Swans—foreseeable risks that demand strategic foresight. This session will bring together senior ministers and policymakers from different regions to discuss how nations can anticipate and respond to these challenges. Panelists will explore the role of policy in mitigating economic shocks, ensuring resilience in global markets, and fostering stability amid uncertainty. The discussion will provide insights into international cooperation, risk preparedness, and the policy shifts needed to address an increasingly complex global landscape.
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📍 Olea and Mazi Restaurants
The Future 100 Forum kicks off with key insights into the initiative’s role in accelerating high-potential enterprises across key future economy sectors. This session will examine how Future 100 enhances the UAE’s position as a global business hub, fosters economic growth, and drives social impact through entrepreneurship and ESG initiatives.
The Cisco Product Innovation Lab, implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy, will be showcased, highlighting how it has expanded the skills and capabilities of SMEs through innovative product offerings. Additionally, Cisco will present an award to the winner of the Creative Advanced Technologies competition.
As AI and emerging technologies transform industries, accelerators and incubators play a pivotal role in identifying and supporting high-potential enterprises. This panel will explore their strategies for selecting, funding, and nurturing startups that harness cutting-edge technologies.
Join industry leaders as they share insights on the future of tech-driven entrepreneurship.
Join Noor Sweid, author of Coming of Age, and H.E. Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Founder of Seafood Souq, as they explore resilience, innovation, and the rise of emerging markets. Through their experiences and insights, they’ll discuss how entrepreneurs are shaping the future and the opportunities ahead.
The talk will be followed by a book signing by Noor Sweid.
This session will showcase six standout startups founded by MIT and Harvard alumni. These ventures are at the forefront of innovation across multiple sectors such as AI, energy, biotechnology, fintech, government, and security.
This session highlights the winner of the Fast Forward Challenge, DHL’s premier logistics pitching program for startups. Attendees will experience the winning pitch firsthand, followed by an engaging fireside chat that delves into the innovation and strategies driving success in the logistics industry.
This panel will explore innovative financing models that are transforming access to capital for SMEs, leveraging advanced technologies to streamline and democratize financial solutions. Experts will discuss the role of technology in easing access to finance and examine how strategic collaborations and partnerships can converge these models, creating a more inclusive and dynamic SME financing ecosystem.
The UAE is committed to fostering a supportive ecosystem where women entrepreneurs can thrive while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. This panel will explore the key enablers that empower women in business, including investment opportunities, business advocacy, and social policies that support both entrepreneurship and family well-being.
A conversation with Jayesh Patel on the power of investing in the UAE’s innovators today and its impact on driving economic growth. This session will explore how fostering entrepreneurship can shape a thriving future for both the country and the broader region.
This panel will examine investment strategies driving the UAE’s new economy, with a focus on emerging sectors, AI-powered enterprises, and breakthrough technologies. Experts will discuss how investors identify high-potential startups, the role of funding in accelerating tech-driven ventures, and how future-focused investments are reshaping long-term growth strategies.
This panel will showcase Future 100 enterprises as they share their investment journeys, revealing the strategies that secured funding and fueled their growth. Speakers will discuss how investment opened new opportunities, accelerated their success, and enabled achievements that would not have been possible without financial backing.
We will end the forum with a special presentation from Day #1 DHL Fast Foward Challenge Winner , and a potential next Future 100 enterprise.
🗓️ 26 Feburary
📍 Main Plenary Stage
🕘 15:00 - 15:20
🕘 15:20 - 16:00
🕘 16:00 - 16:40
🗓️ 27 Feburary
📍 Main Plenary Stage
🕘 15:05 - 15:15
🕘 15:15 - 15:25
🕘 15:25 - 16:10
A Sino-Arab-America dialogue on the role of financial institutions in driving new economy and industrial development through international collaboration.
🕘 16:10 - 16:25
🕘 16:25 - 16:45
🕘 16:55 - 17:40
🕘 17:50 - 18:30
Future of business education that equips global executives to not only face today's challenges but to build a better world.
🕘 15:00 - 16:00
This exclusive roundtable hosted by Falconbridge Advisors, Standard Chartered and Zero One Hundred brings together prominent family offices from USA, Europe, China, and the Middle East to foster strategic partnerships, explore new business opportunities, and strengthen connections between Eastern & Western markets, underscoring the UAE’s pivotal role as a global hub for business and investment.
By invitation only
📍PureHealth Hall
🕘 15:00 - 16:00
This interactive session, hosted by Stryber, will bring together industry leaders to discuss key trends, challenges and innovation shaping the future of Wealth Management. A key focus will be on how to turn emerging opportunities into promising future business perspectives, deriving hands-on strategies on how to succeed for the attendees.
📍Nirvana Hall
🕘 15:30 - 16:00
The UAE Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Report 2024 showcases the UAE’s strategic efforts to attract global investments through economic diversification, innovation, and sustainability. Highlights include a significant rise in FDI inflows, a focus on sectors like tourism and technology, and a commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050. The UAE’s high standard of living, advanced infrastructure, and favorable tax environment further enhance its appeal as a global investment hub.
Speaker: Dr. Fadel Jaoui – Advisor at the UAE Ministry of Investment
📍ADQ Majlis
🕘 15:30 - 16:30
This annual gathering of the Investopia Next50 community, launched in 2024, will bring together a group of founders of leading UAE-based companies that have demonstrated success and innovation, and actively contribute to the development of the UAE economy and global brand.
📍Next50 Hall
🕘 15:30 - 16:30
The roundtable aims to bring together key industry leaders, partners, and climate-tech startup founders to discuss the financial challenges within the UAE’s climate-tech ecosystem. This round table will launch UICCA’s Policy Brief, which highlights the funding gaps that climate-tech startups, and explores potential solutions that will be further addressed during the session.
Our goal is to integrate insights from attendees to strengthen the Policy Brief, paving the way for future engagements with decision-makers, government officials, investors, and policymakers to drive and implement actionable solutions.
By invitation only
📍Al Dhow Hall
🕘 15:30 - 17:00
Impact investing merges financial returns with measurable social and environmental benefits, aiming for profit alongside positive change. With $30-40 trillion in wealth transfers expected in the next few decades, women and younger investors are driving its mainstream adoption.For the sector to thrive, transparency and data-driven impact tracking are key. Philanthropic capital, especially from foundations, plays a crucial role by de-risking investments and fostering innovation. Blended finance models further unlock capital for impactful ventures.Unlike ESG investing, impact investing focuses on thematic funds tackling global challenges like climate change and social equity. Its future success depends on proving financial viability alongside tangible outcomes, solidifying its role as a force for good.
📍Standard Chartered Hall
🕘 15:30 - 18:30
The National CSR Fund – Majra, under the patronage of H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, will host an exclusive closed-door session bringing together 15 leading CEOs who will pledge their commitment to advancing national priority projects. This high impact gathering will mark the official launch of this collaboration, aligning the private sector with UAE’s sustainable development goals and fostering transformative partnerships that drive long-term impact.
📍Majra Hall
🕘 16:30 - 17:30
Join us for a dynamic roundtable where venture capital investors from diverse geographies, investment stages, and backgrounds come together to share insights and strategies. From deal sourcing and fundraising to portfolio management and exit planning, the roundtable will offer candid perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping today’s VC environment.
This interactive discussion will further explore various opportunities and challenges such as AI phenomenon, macro-political influences, or the generational shift redefining market dynamics.
This discussion promises fresh viewpoints, practical takeaways, and valuable networking opportunities with global peers.
📍Nirvana Hall
🕘 17:00 - 18:00
📍Next50 Hall
🕘 17:15 - 18:30
Digital assets are projected to continue their strong growth, driven by key market fundamentals such as broad institutional adoption, increasing market maturity, ecosystem expansion and increasing regulatory clarity. Join us for an educational workshop on how to navigate the digital asset investment landscape.
Topics covered include: Overview & Evolution of the Digital Assets Market, Why Invest in Digital Assets, and the Active Management Opportunity.
📍Standard Chartered Hall
🕘 17:30 - 18:30
This roundtable will explore how businesses can develop financially viable models for textile circularity while supporting the UAE’s sustainability and economic diversification goals. It will focus on investment opportunities, market demand, and scalable business models that can make circular fashion and textile recycling a profitable venture.
By invitation only
📍PureHealth Hall
🕘 10:00 - 11:00
The Hospitality Majlis, in partnership with HAMA MEA, will bring together top hospitality leaders, investors, and innovators to explore the evolving landscape of the UAE’s hospitality sector.
Under the theme "Shaping the Future of UAE Hospitality: Challenges, Opportunities, and Vision," this exclusive forum will delve into critical topics such as sustainability, post-pandemic growth, technology-driven guest experiences, and investment strategies. With key industry executives and policymakers, the Majlis at Investopia will foster insightful discussions on sustaining UAE’s global leadership in hospitality while unlocking new opportunities for investment and innovation.
📍 Majra Hall
🕘 11:20 - 11:50
The report, Algorithms vs. Applications: The AI Investment Perspective, examines what drives investors to choose between AI developers (creating technologies, algorithms, and tools) and AI adopters (using AI to enhance business operations).
It looks at how investors manage the risks of each and balance them to optimize returns. As the AI industry evolves, the report explores whether developers or adopters will create the most value. A balanced investment strategy is key to ensuring AI technologies advance and scale without overemphasizing one area over the other.
Speaker: Melanie Noronha - Head of MEA Policy & Insights at Economist Impact
📍 ADQ Majlis
🕘 11:00 to 12:00
The UAE Circular Economy Council is a key national body driving the transition towards a sustainable, resource-efficient economy. Chaired by H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, the Council brings together all stakeholders to implement the UAE Circular Economy Policy 2021-2031. It focuses on promoting recycling, sustainable production, and digital transformation to enhance economic growth while reducing environmental impact. Through strategic initiatives and partnerships, the Council supports the UAE’s vision for a greener, more resilient future.
📍 PureHealth Hall
🕘 15:30 - 16:30
The YPO Regional Roundtable will convene visionary leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs to explore dynamic investment landscapes and emerging economic frontiers. This exclusive session will foster high-level discussions on global business trends, cross-border investments, and the evolving role of innovation in driving sustainable economic growth.
As part of Investopia’s commitment to shaping the future of global markets, the YPO Roundtable will serve as a catalyst for transformative collaborations and strategic partnerships.
📍 Next50 Hall
🕘 17:00 - 18:30
The CAMCA Roundtable will bring together policymakers, entrepreneurs, and investors to explore economic integration, investment opportunities, and regional collaboration in Central Asia, Mongolia, the Caucasus, and Afghanistan. Key topics include unlocking investment potential, cross-border trade, entrepreneurship, and geopolitical dynamics.
📍 Next50 Hall
Date: Thursday, 27th February 2025
Location: Louvre Abu Dhabi
Distances: 2.5KM and 5KM (Runners can choose to do 1 loop or 2 loops)
Run Type: Fun run (open to all fitness levels)
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On-Site Amenities:
A 90-minute guided tour of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, showcasing world-class art and architecture.
🕘 Tour starts at 5:00 PM and ends at approximately 6:30 PM.
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A 2-hour guided tour exploring the mosque’s stunning architecture and cultural significance.
🕘 Tour starts at 5:00 PM and ends at approximately 7:00 PM.
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