Investopia Global – Hyderabad

As India and the UAE invest in next-generation infrastructure, this session explores innovative models for building and financing smart, resilient, and livable cities. From Hyderabad’s metro expansion and ring roads to the UAE’s vision for 20-minute cities anchored in mixed-use planning, smart mobility, and sustainable urban design, the discussion will examine how capital, technology, and public ambition converge to shape the urban future.

A surge of innovation in India and a growing venture capital ecosystem in the UAE are fueling a powerful startup superhighway between Hyderabad and UAE. This session brings together unicorn founders, investors, and leading ecosystem builders to explore how ideas scale across borders, how capital fuels cross-market growth, and how platforms like T-Hub and Hub71 are accelerating the journey from local innovation to global impact.

India is emerging as a bio-pharma powerhouse, and the UAE is ramping up healthtech and biotech investments. This session explores strategic opportunities for R&D, manufacturing, and clinical innovation across the two economies.

Tourism is a strategic growth sector for both India and the UAE, spanning heritage, wellness, medical travel, and immersive experiences. This session explores emerging trends reshaping the industry, from personalized travel and digital booking platforms to sustainable tourism models. It also highlights opportunities for cross-investment and joint marketing initiatives to boost inbound and outbound flows.

India’s manufacturing ambitions align with the UAE’s strategic focus on defense technology, aerospace, EVs, and industrial AI. Backed by frameworks like the India–UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and growing defense cooperation, this session explores opportunities to build resilient supply chains, foster joint ventures, and scale integrated industrial models, combining “Make in India” capabilities with “Export from UAE” platforms to serve regional and global markets.