Key investment summit in Bahrain moved to next month

MANAMA: The first Mena Royal Investment Summit 2021, an initiative of the private office of Shaikh Abdulaziz bin Duaij Al Khalifa, has been moved to June due to high demand and to accommodate new regional and global partners.

Initially scheduled for May 25-26, the virtual summit will be now be held on June 23 and 24 and features two days of curated content from more than 40 innovators worldwide.

Supported by 14 sponsors, organisers of the event have collaborated with more than 200 family offices in the region and across the world to select industry pioneers in the field to take part, who will join key clients and highlight prospects on a regional and international scale to raise money and build relationships for future opportunities.

The event will include a spotlight on Bahrain and insights on artificial intelligence and machine learning, cryptocurrency and blockchain, fintech, healthcare technology, cybersecurity, e-commerce, banking and finance, agritech and venture capital.

Judith Rodin, a philanthropist and former president of the Rockefeller Foundation; Anat Tsour Segal; a cleantech and healthtech venture capitalist; Khaliya Aga Khan, a philanthropist and an advocate for mental health; Esther Barak Landes, one of the most prolific and successful tech deal-makers in Israel; Hans Henrik Christensen, vice-president of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority; have been announced as new speakers joining an elite panel.

Sponsor

Omé Organics, a luxury organic skincare brand, has joined the sponsor roster that includes Microsoft, Visa, Al Rashid Group, Liht Organics Cosmetics, Cyber Chasse, Al Tamimi and Company, R&P Consulting, Fuel Venture Capital, Centred Wellness and Nexus, among others.

Shaikh Abdulaziz said, “We have received overwhelming response from regional and global entities to be part of our inaugural summit. The new dates gave us an opportunity to accommodate more participants and add a dedicated application to enhance the virtual experience for our speakers and attendees.

This positive feedback reflects the need for events that bring together global innovators and change makers to shed light on the future of various sectors and address critical challenges. We look forward to welcoming everyone next month.”

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