The Annual Investment Meeting Unveils New Features And Pillars

After bringing a series of successful hybrid investment events in the region, the Annual Investment Meeting will make history once again at the Expo 2020 Dubai from 29th to 31st March 2022.

AIM has succeeded over the years by attracting increasing participation and support from governments, international ministries, investment promotion agencies and global investors, in addition to financial institutions, sovereign wealth funds, economic experts, investment professionals, international organizations and private companies from more than 170 countries.

As part of the Annual Investment Meeting's commitment to continue creating a roadmap building a better future for the global economy, the platform is now utilising latest digital technologies along with effective instruments. The main goal is establishing meaningful connectivity while presenting new opportunities, to serve as a next generation platform to be able to achieve investments towards sustainable innovation.

Furthermore, the next edition of the Annual Investment Meeting will be bringing forward a new pillar, "The Fifty Projects Initiative Pillar", that will focus on supporting the UAE's 'Projects of the 50' initiative covering several key sectors including economy, entrepreneurship, advanced skills, digital economy, space and advanced technologies. The 50 projects represent a series of long-term development and economic initiatives designed to accelerate the UAE's growth for the next 50 years.

Mr. Dawood Al Shezawi, President of the Organising Committee of the Annual Investment Meeting, stated: "Since the global pandemic, the Annual Investment Meeting has undertaken several innovative and technologically driven initiatives to transform the economy towards an upward direction. The platform has continued to drive investments through smart solutions. AIM has also pushed for the development of several projects that add value to investors and the economy in general. The Annual Investment Meeting recognises the UAE's continued success and will continue to serve as an instrument to further establish future economic developments and boost FDI flows worldwide."

The Annual Investment Meeting 2022 will showcase multiple investment projects and opportunities at the Expo 2020, through its six key pillars: Foreign Direct Investment, Small and Medium Businesses, Future Cities, Startups, Foreign Portfolio Investors and Fifty Projects Initiative Pillar, all focused towards stimulating local and international economic growth.

FDI Pillar: allows participants to discover new investment opportunities in the global market, increasing FDI, while promoting economic growth. AIM's FDI Pillar will discuss and undertake ongoing/planned actions regarding how FDIs must drive change, in order to mainstream ESG investments to foster inclusive economic development and resilient societies.

SME's Pillar: This pillar emphasizes on the need to create conducive environments that will empower UAE's entrepreneurs, allowing them to possess the necessary competency to achieve growth and progress. The SME's Pillar will recognise enterprises' contributions to the global economy and empower them. AIM 2022 will be hosting activities to help SMEs find new sources of funding and financing solutions for business development and expansion. B2B, G2B, & G2G high-level meetings will be facilitated in order to establish strong collaborations between top notch businesses and the governmental sector.

Future Cities: The Future Cities pillar comprises government and investors support to maximise the potential of innovation, technologies, and smart city solutions. The United Nations forecasts that 66% of people will occupy smart cities to accommodate a growing population of 9.7 billion by 2050. AIM's Future Cities Pillar will provide in-depth sessions in the Conference about smart city solutions and technologies which will create greater possibilities for economic growth and transformation. The Future Cities Pillar will also recognize smart city solutions providers from across the globe for their outstanding projects aligned to achieve increased operational efficiency and productivity, sustainability, and economic growth

Startups Pillar: The Startup pillar helps entrepreneurs acquire venture capital and seed funding for their startups, while helping investors finding new investment opportunities. AIM's Startups Pillar emphasizes on the need to create conducive environments that will empower UAE's entrepreneurs and startups, in order to enable them to acquire core competencies to succeed. Startups can now get the opportunity of networking with key industry figures, engaging with clients & investors, showcasing their innovations & B2B Matchmaking. The startups pitching competition will be based on the 3 tier Round of Funding format featuring various startups globally in the Pre-Seed, Seed & Series A funding categories.

Startups can get the chance to win up to 110k AED in cash prizes while securing funding from global accelerators & Venture Capital firms.

Foreign Portfolio Investors Pillar: The FPI pillar allows investors to diversify their portfolios, establish contacts with local organizations, and gain access to investment flows. Through AIM's FPI Pillar, thousands of investors will benefit from opportunities to engage in international diversification of their portfolio assets and to establish partnerships and collaborations.

Fifty Projects Initiatives Pillar: The Fifty Projects Initiative Pillar focuses on supporting the UAE's 'Projects of the 50' initiative that covers several key sectors including economy, entrepreneurship, advanced skills, digital economy, space and advanced technologies. The 50 projects represent a series of long-term development and economic initiatives designed to accelerate the UAE's development and establish it as a hub for talent and investment.

Participants will also be offered world-class features that are expected to be on a higher level than other editions as it caters to different preferences of participants and provides optimum convenience and flexibility. Some of the Key Features of the Annual Investment Meeting are: Grand Opening Ceremony, Conference Sessions and Workshops, AIM 2022 Exhibition, Regional Focus Sessions, The Investment Roundtables, Investor Hubs, Investment Destination Presentations, Ministers Lounge, The Investment Awards, A High-Level Networking Lunch, and a Gala Dinner.

Through the next edition of the Annual Investment Meeting, businesses can effectively manoeuvre growth strategies through cutting edge technology and ground-breaking applications. Sustainability is crucial to the world's future, especially to ensure that resources will be sufficient for all nations. People have proven their robust capabilities, creativity, and endurance in a post-pandemic world. Energized by opportunity, the UAE has retained its position as one of the world's top countries.

Registration for the Annual Investment Meeting 2022 is now officially open. Interested participants/exhibitors can avail early bird discount offers by registering now. Click here to view the agenda and register.

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