Registration, Networking and Morning Coffee
Welcoming Remarks
The Rt Hon Baroness Symons Of Vernham Dean•Mr Bandar Reda
  • The Rt Hon Baroness Symons Of Vernham Dean (Chairman at ABCC)

    The Rt Hon Baroness Symons Of Vernham Dean

    Chairman at ABCC
  • Mr Bandar Reda (Secretary General & CEO of ABCC)

    Mr Bandar Reda

    Secretary General & CEO of ABCC
Opening Session

Update on the GCC-UK FTA: Looking towards the imminent conclusion of the FTA, speakers will anticipate the new opportunities that it opens up for closer cooperation across key sectors.

Session 1: Energy Innovation
KEZAD

The session will address clean and cost efficient energy sources, energy recovery from industrial and domestic waste, sustainable projects, the circular economy in the sector, improved efficiency to reduce emissions through increased investments in renewables and smart grids that harness the latest technologies.

  • KEZAD (KEZAD Group)

    KEZAD

    KEZAD Group
Coffee
Session 2: Smart Cities & New Frontiers in AI
Haifa AlKaylani OBE•Andrew Elia•Major General Paul Nanson CB CBE

In this session, a panel of experts will examine exciting opportunities accelerated by AI, trends in real estate investment and the growth of smart cities; highlighting latest innovations reshaping the economic landscape, including cutting edge tech, new gadgets, 3-D printing; as well as the impact of digitisation on trade processes, combating risks and policy responses to protect data.

  • Haifa AlKaylani OBE (President & Founder of The Arab International Women’s Forum)

    Haifa AlKaylani OBE

    President & Founder of The Arab International Women’s Forum
  • Andrew Elia (Managing Director of Arishi)

    Andrew Elia

    Managing Director of Arishi
  • Major General Paul Nanson CB CBE (Principal Defence Portfolio at London Strategy Centre)

    Major General Paul Nanson CB CBE

    Principal Defence Portfolio at London Strategy Centre
Session 3: Tourism, Leisure, Sports, and Entertainment

The session will invite industry experts to discuss how a clear vision for a sustainable tourism and leisure industry adopted by Arab governments is achieving robust growth and contributing to successful economic diversification through investing in modern infrastructure and logistics; also addressing the expansion of retail and the luxury market driven by increased consumer demand.

Lunch
Session 4: Healthcare & Education
Michael Coaker•Chapka Othman•Derek Redmond•Peter Thomas

A panel of speakers will consider how investment in human resources is equipping the new generation with the skill sets to succeed in the marketplace and laying the basis for an entrepreneurial culture. The session will also look at how new technology in healthcare offers the potential to meet public need and maximise the efficient delivery of services.

  • Michael Coaker (Commercial Director of CBD Corporate Services)

    Michael Coaker

    Commercial Director of CBD Corporate Services
  • Chapka Othman (CEO of Cambridge City Company)

    Chapka Othman

    CEO of Cambridge City Company
  • Derek Redmond (Olympic Gold Medallist and Chairman at Right Brain Thinking)

    Derek Redmond

    Olympic Gold Medallist and Chairman at Right Brain Thinking
  • Peter Thomas (Chief Clinical Information Officer and Director of Digital Development at Moorfields Private Eye Hospital)

    Peter Thomas

    Chief Clinical Information Officer and Director of Digital Development at Moorfields Private Eye Hospital
Session 5: Finance & E-Commerce
Julia Onslow-Cole

The session will explore the rapid transformation of banking and financial services under the impact of AI, with the continued growth in fintech and e-commerce. Speakers will outline the ongoing innovations in digital technology that offer new opportunities for widening access to banking services; how e-commerce is flourishing in areas like retail, insurance and marketing and how a rapid growth in online transactions has led to the adoption of new measures that ensure consumer protection.

  • Julia Onslow-Cole (Partner at Fragomen)

    Julia Onslow-Cole

    Partner at Fragomen
Closing Remarks
Abdeslam El-Idrissi
  • Abdeslam El-Idrissi (Deputy CEO & SG of ABCC)

    Abdeslam El-Idrissi

    Deputy CEO & SG of ABCC
Closing Reception