Examining the latest market drivers and major regional trends. How has the market evolved in the last 2 years and what is the case of investing in the region today? Identifying the main challenges for fund managers and institutional investors and providing practical solutions. Where are the opportunities in a different cycle? What new investment strategies are growing in popularity and why? Top tips on deal financing. What investment principles and tactics are being deployed?

What tools for value creation are PE investors adopting to differentiate themselves from competitors, decrease costs and close deals faster? Exploring the path to successful value creation.

A successful Chinese entrepreneur speaks about the opportunity for Middle Eastern and Chinese companies to partner together and to build an ecosystem of dominant local businesses across the Gulf.

Inflation, privatisation, supply chain issues and the increase of oil prices: what does it mean for the region and is it a temporary or a long-term development? How does the global economic climate impact growth-stage investments in the region? Examining the attractiveness of Gulf region from a general investment perspective (public equity, FDI, and Private Equity) and how crucial such inflows are to the implementation of wider economic reform agendas (e.g., Vision 2030 here in Saudi).

As scrutiny on GP ESG reporting intensifies, the need for reliable data on integration at the asset, fund, and portfolio level has never been greater. In an industry where reputations are hard-earned over many years, retaining investors’ faith is essential. A transparency tipping point is upon us. Private markets need to adapt, as investor uncertainty around ESG integration could undermine some parts of the market.

What does ESG and sustainability mean for Middle Eastern investors today, and what can we learn from other markets? How do investors perceive the ESG score they try to achieve and what are their priorities? Does ESG “ratings” provide investors with authenticity? Sharing examples of collaboration, transparency and disclosure and data accessibility.

What are the measures for diversity in businesses and what is the board diversity matrix? How are local and international companies increasing female participation in the workforce? How do organisations attract a diverse talent? What is required for businesses to become more inclusive?

Why Private Equity investors should look at private credit as an alternative asset class in the current environment.

An overview of the current fundraising environment in the region. How do GPs get more creative when they approach capital allocators? Exploring a deal-by-deal fundraising structure and what it entails. How can a first-time manager to develop its track record and relationships with investors?

Exploring regional characteristics: how do the regional VCs compete with international VCs? How has the ecosystem evolved in the last 2 years? Sharing views on inflation in valuations and increased competition for deals. Examining investor appetite for new start-ups and tech-backed companies. How LPs feel about allocating capital into the VC asset class? Venture capital vs. venture debt: which provides greater opportunity?

How are businesses approaching a continued push for digitalisation? What are some of the emerging technologies to watch for Middle Eastern market players? Exploring the crossroads between technology and agriculture: could this be a viable solution for food security and food storage? Is technology a new paradise for investors?

Shining a spotlight on investing in Climatetech and Cleantech. Exploring the role of climate/green finance in private equity and venture capital.