Middle East Alternatives Investment Summit 2025

DATE & VENUE

20 - 21th February 2025 | Waldorf Astoria DIFC, DUBAI

For 500 + world's top allocators and investors

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SUMMIT AGENDA

Day:1 Thursday 20th Feb 2025

09:00-09:50

Welcome Networking

09:50-10:00

Welcome Speech

10:00-11:00

Economic Impact of the “Belt and Road ” Initiative between GCC and The World

Under the “ Belt and Road “ initiative , identifying attractive investment opportunities in emerging markets, including equities, fixed income, real estate, and venture capital.

11:00-12:00

Navigating the Shifting Landscape of Private Equity: Strategies for 2024 and Beyond

Discussion on the latest trends in private equity, including sector-focused funds, geographic diversification, and the impact of macroeconomic factors on deal-making.

12:00-12:30

Networking Refreshments

12:30-13:30

Family Offices and Public Markets: Selecting the Right Hedge Fund Managers

How family offices evaluate and select hedge fund managers for their public market investments, balancing performance with risk management and alignment of interests.

Criteria used by family offices to assess hedge fund managers, the importance of track record and strategy fit, and the role of due diligence in the selection process.

13:30-14:30

Networking Lunch

14:30-15:30

Emerging Trends in Global Technology Investment

Explore the latest developments and trends shaping the global technology investment landscape, including areas such as AI, cybersecurity, fintech, and biotech.

15:30-16:30

Alternative Credit: Opportunities and Risks in a Rising Rate Environment

What are the opportunities in distressed debt, direct lending, and special situations? How should investors assess risk in a changing credit market? What are the key challenges facing alternative credit managers today?

16:30-17:00

Networking Refreshment

17:00-18:00

Tourism Investment as a Key Driver of Global Alternative Investment

Exploring how the tourism sector aligns with Saudi Global Vision and the opportunities for international investors in new hospitality, leisure, and cultural projects.

18:00-19:00

Cocktail Party

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