Main Conference Day OneMonday, 27 January 2025 - GT (Gulf Time, GMT+04:00)

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Main Conference Day One

08:00 - 09:05

Registration and morning breakfast networking

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Main Conference Day One

09:05 - 09:10

Introduction & Welcome Remarks

Dr Dorothy Kelso - Managing Director, SuperReturn
Bandr Alhomaly - Managing Director & CEO, Jada Fund of Funds

09:10 - 09:15

Opening Keynote

Omar Al-Madhi - Chairman of the Board, Jada Fund of Funds, Co-Head of MENA Direct Investments, Public Investment Fund (PIF)

09:15 - 09:25

Chair's Opening Remarks

Imad Ghandour - Co-Founder & Managing Director, CedarBridge

09:25 - 09:40

The Kingdom takes the spotlight

Somi Arian - Founder & CEO, InPeak Time
Bandr Alhomaly - Managing Director & CEO, Jada Fund of Funds
Ibrahim AlMubarak - Assistant Minister of Investment, Ministry of Investment – Saudi Arabia
Tariq Al-Sudairy - Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Jadwa Investment

09:40 - 09:45

Ministerial Keynote

Abdulmuhsen Alkhalaf - Saudi Vice Minister of Finance, Ministry of Investment – Saudi Arabia

09:45 - 10:20

State of the union: Deploying capital in a dynamic landscape

Yousef Gamal El-Din - Global Business Anchor & Middle East Strategist, Former Host of Bloomberg Daybreak
Karim El Solh - Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Gulf Capital
Abdullah Alshwer - Chief Executive Officer, Riyad Capital
Amal Dokhan - Managing Partner, 500 Global MENA
Abdulrahman Tarabzouni - Founder and CEO, STV

10:20 - 10:50

LP insights– What’s on the Horizon?

Kane Brenan - CEO, TIFF Investment Management
Marco Mauri - Chief Investment Officer, Aljazira Capital
Lixia Zhu - Principal, 76Columbus FO

10:50 - 11:10

Blueprints for success: Keynote case studies in value creation

Yousef Gamal El-Din - Global Business Anchor & Middle East Strategist, Former Host of Bloomberg Daybreak
Ashish Kotecha - Partner, Bain Capital
Raid Ismail - Co-Head of MENA Direct Investments and Head of Operational Value Creation Group, PIF

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Networking

11:10 - 11:40

Morning coffee and networking break

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Main Conference Day One

11:40 - 12:10

Private equity – Unlocking regional potential

Amine Bentaleb - Managing Partner, Patrimium
Huda Al-Lawati - Founder & CEO, Aliph Capital
Muhannad Qubbaj - Founding Partner, Olive Rock Partners
Jad Ellawn - Managing Partner, Regional Head of the Middle East, Brookfield
Munther Hilal - Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Gate Capital

12:10 - 12:30

Private capital leaders: Learnings from around the world

Vishnu Amble - Director, Investment Committee Member & Head of Foundation, GreenBear Group
Noor Sweid - Founder and Managing Partner, Global Ventures

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Networking

Main Conference Day One

Women in Private Markets Lunch

12:30 - 13:30

Lunch and networking break Sponsored by Gulf Capital

13:20 - 14:00

From vision to venture: Catalysing the region’s economic transformation through VC

William Bao Bean - Managing General Partner, Orbit Startups
Waleed Al Ballaa - General Partner, Sukna Ventures
Sara Nayef Al-Ateeqi - Vice Chairman and Acting CEO, Al Mal Investment Company
Walid Mansour - Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP)
Dany Farha - Co-Founder and Managing Partner, BECO Capital

12:50 - 13:45

Women in Private Markets Lunch

Discuss effective networking strategies, women on boards, building your own brand, and developing the ability to articulate your value and drive strategic change within your organisation. Additionally, we’ll provide access to industry leaders who can offer guidance, mentor and support in navigating the professional landscape.

The session will open with a short discussion of women with each of our speakers joining a lunch table

Katja Rieger - Founder, Ripple Effect
Debbie Kristiansen - Female CEO of the Year 2018, Senior Vice President, OVG Middle East
Zainab Al Sharif - Partner, Plus VC (+VC)
Dr Sarah Hill - Confidential, PIF

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Main Conference Day One

14:00 - 14:40

Fundraising in the GCC: The regional roadmap

James Varela - Partner & Head of Middle East, Rede Partners
Michael Lints - Partner, Golden Gate Ventures
Zainab Al Sharif - Partner, Plus VC (+VC)
Mohammed Alzubi - Founder & Managing Partner, Nama Ventures
Ragheb El Rami - Client Product Solutions, Head of Middle East & Africa, CVC
Omar Almajdouie - Founding Partner, Raed Ventures

14:40 - 15:00

Keynote address

Bill Qian - Chairman, Cypher Capital

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Networking

15:00 - 15:20

Afternoon refreshments and networking break

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Main Conference Day One

15:20 - 16:00

Emerging managers capitalising on an evolving landscape

Dr Oliver Roll - Managing Director/Head of Branch Germany, Pareto Asset Management
Soumaya Ben Beya Dridje - Partner, Rasmal Ventures
Abdulaziz Alsalman - Managing Partner, Khwarizmi Partners
Rawan AlJermawi - Head of Private Equity, Jada Fund of Funds
Abdulatif Alseif - Co-Founder & CEO, Sabeen Investment Company

16:00 - 16:30

Game on: A spotlight on entertainment, sports, and e-sports across MENA

Abdullah Altamami - Founder & CEO, Merak Capital
Ben Harburg - Managing Partner, Novo Capital
Ibrahim Sagna - Executive Chairman, Silverbacks Holdings
Carolin Wais - Partner, Plug and Play Ventures
Victor Williams - Managing Partner, Lions Range Group
Abdulaziz Alomran - CEO & Direct Controller, Impact46

16:30 - 16:55

Dynasties and legacies: How will family offices transform private markets

Boris Hentze - Managing Director, Middle East & Africa, Cambridge Associates
Fares Al Balwi - Chairman, Al Blagha Holding Company for Investments (ABGI)
Raied Alseif - Chief Executive Officer, Sultan Holding Company
Hamdi AlZaim - Managing Partner and Vice Chairman, Alma Limited

16:55 - 17:10

Closing keynote inerview with Saudi Arabia’s first fintech unicorn

Abdulmajeed Alsukhan - Co-Founder & CEO, Tamara

17:10 - 17:20

Closing Remarks

Evening social

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Networking

17:20 - 19:10

A traditional Saudi welcome: Coffee, dates, and cultural showcase