The second edition of the global investment platform Investopia, from March 2 to 3, 2023, will bring together more than 2,000 participants from more than 40 countries to Abu Dhabi.

Investors, government officials, thought leaders and entrepreneurs will gather at Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island to discuss topics including institutional asset allocation, AI, emerging markets, venture investing, digital assets, mobility, biotechnology and more.

In partnership with the premier global thought leadership forum SALT, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development and Crypto.com, the event will focus on the theme “Envisioning Opportunities in Times of Change” and three sub-themes: Envisioning Opportunities in Today’s Economy, The Future of the Wealth of Nations, and Growth Opportunities in Times of Decarbonisation.

Important time

Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia, said: “The second edition of the conference kicks off at a very important time globally, as we witness structural transformations in markets, global investment trends, and the rapid advancement of fourth industrial revolution technologies, all while moving towards the investments in a sustainable and low-carbon economy.

“We, in the UAE, have set an ambitious future vision of creating the optimal environment for conducting business. However, our focus extends beyond merely enhancing our investment attraction capabilities. Our focus is on achieving our aspirations of sustainable development through these investments. Investopia plays a vital role in the UAE's efforts to provide a platform for business leaders and government officials worldwide to engage in global discussions, establish partnerships, and integrate new developmental and technological trends in the world of business and economy, promoting sustainable solutions for a better future."

“We are grateful to Investopia for their partnership on this event, and are looking forward to bringing together investors, entrepreneurs and thought leaders from all over the world in Abu Dhabi for the first time since SALT’s first forum in the Mena region in 2019,” added Anthony Scaramucci, founder and chairman of SALT.

Themes, speakers and sessions

This year’s event will include 35 sessions and roundtables, where more than 100 speakers will take the stage. Government officials and exceptional leaders pioneering their fields into the future in areas such as Technology, Government, Finance, Engineering, Sustainability, and more, will speak during the conference, including: Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi (UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade), Omar Al Olama (UAE Minister of State for AI, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications), Khaldoon Al Mubarak (Managing Director and Group CEO, Mubadala), Waleed Al Mokarrab Al Muhairi (Deputy Group CEO, Mubadala), Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi (Chairman, Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development), Lieve Mostrey (Chairperson and CEO, Euroclear), Eric Anziani (President & COO, Crypto.com), Helal Al Marri (Director General, Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism), Samaila Zubairu (President & CEO, Africa Finance Corporation), Baroness Joanna Shields (CEO, BenevolentAI), Nardos Bekele-Thomas (CEO, AUDA-NEPAD), Alain Papiasse (Chairman of Corporate and Institutional Banking, BNP Paribas), Dr Gianvito Martino (Professor of Experimental Biology, San Raffaele University).

Sessions include: Uncovering the Potential of South-South Investments in Emerging Markets, Fintech Revolution, Growth Opportunities in Today’s Economy, Mobilising New Economies, Reimagining Regional Economic Development Through Finance, Venture into Untapped Markets: Private Growth Investing, Food Security in Times of Climate Change, Trends in Family Wealth, Innovations in Precision Healthcare, Beyond Borders: Harnessing the Power of Global Trade for Investment & Growth, and How Blockchain Will Change Finance.

Some 56% of the participants in Investopia conference 2023 come from within the UAE and 44% from abroad (more than 100 nationalities), 75% from Private Sector while 13% from Public Sector, and 6% representing academia and students, in addition to 6% from other international organisations and diplomatic missions.

In addition, the event will host a series of closed roundtables by UAE Canada Business Council, Business Finland, and WAM, in addition to investment meetings that bring together global financial and non-financial institution leaders to discuss areas of collaboration and investment opportunities. Investopia will also witness new partnerships, in addition to new projects in the health-tech sector.

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