Agenda for Investopia x SALT
View the agenda for Investopia x SALT 2023. Speakers and sessions will be added on a rolling basis.
All events will be held onsite at the Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island unless otherwise noted.
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3:00PM – 6:00PMHilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Registration
7:00AM – 8:00AMTBA
Fitness Classes
This event is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early to guarantee your spot.
7:30AM – 7:30PMHilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Registration
7:30AM – 9:30AMHilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Breakfast
9:30AM – 10:00AMMain Stage
Building Investment Bridges, from the United States of America to the United Arab Emirates and Beyond
His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri | Minister of Economy, United Arab Emirates
Anthony Scaramucci | Founder & Managing Partner, SkyBridge
10:00AM – 10:30AMMain Stage
Uncovering the Potential of South-South Investments in Emerging Markets
Hela Cheikhrouhou | Regional Vice President, Middle East, Central Asia, Turkey, Afghanistan and Pakistan, IFC
Hussain Al Nowais | Chairman, AMEA Power
10:30AM – 11:00AMMain Stage
Making an Impact with Venture Capital
Lindsey Taylor Wood | Founder & General Partner, The Helm
Nadine Benchaffai | Founder & Angel Investor
Noor Sweid | Managing Partner, Global Ventures
Huda Al Lawati | Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Aliph Capital
Moderated by
Rachel Pether | Host, FintechTV
11:00AM – 11:30AMMain Stage
FinTech Revolution: From Finance to Gaming to Smart Cities
Sopnendu Mohanty | Chief Financial Officer, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
Brady Dougan | Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Exoc
Chika Uwazie | Co-Founder, Afropolitan
Jamie Thomson | Chief Executive Officer, Vulcan Forged
Moderated by
Rabia Iqbal | Managing Partner & Co-Founder, Nural Capital
11:30AM – 12:00PMMain Stage
Global Fashion: What’s Next After the Founders
Patrick Chalhoub | Chief Executive Officer, Chalhoub Group
Matteo Lunelli | Chairman, Altagamma
12:00PM – 12:30PMMain Stage
Growth Opportunities in Today’s Economy
Evan Siddall | Chief Executive Officer, AIMco
Alain Papiasse | Senior Managing Director & Global Head of Blackstone Alternative Asset Management (BAAM), Blackstone
Stephane Monier | Chief Investment Officer, Lombard Odier
Joe Dowling | Senior Managing Director & Global Head of Blackstone Alternative Asset Management (BAAM), Blackstone
12:30PM – 1:00PMMain Stage
The United Arab Emirates on the Global Map
Her Excellency Helal Al Marri | Director General, Dubai DET
1:00PM – 2:00PMHilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Lunch
2:00PM – 2:30PMMain Stage
The Future of Mobility: From Earth to Space
Jane Poynter | Founder, Co-Chief Executive Officer & Chief Experience Officer, Space Perspectives
His Excellency Mohammed Al Shoarafa | Chairman, Department of Municipalities and Transport
Val Moftakhov | Founder & Chief Executive Officer, ZeroAvia
2:30PM – 3:00PMMain Stage
Reimagining Regional Economic Development Through Finance
Issam Abousleiman | Regional Director for the GCC, World Bank
Ahmed Al Naqbi | Chief Executive Officer, Emirates Development Bank
3:00PM – 3:30PMMain Stage
Venture Unknown: The Evolution of Private Growth Investing
Ron Daniel | Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Liquidity Group
Arjun Sethi | Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Tribe Capital
Mattia Fugazza | Head of MENA Ventures, Mubadala
3:30PM – 4:00PMMain Stage
Addressing Climate Change and Food Security through Data and Innovation
Fred Blackford | Founder, Future Positive
Her Excellency Mariam Al Mheiri | Minister of Climate Change & Environment, United Arab Emirates
Ryan Pandya | Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Perfect Day
Sara Menker | Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Gro Intelligence
Deniz Kent | Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Prolific Machines
4:00PM – 4:30PMMain Stage
Trends in Family Wealth Management
Nabyl Al Maskari | Executive Chairman, Al Maskari Holding
George Triplow | Managing Director, Northern Trust
Ismael Hajjar | Partner, Private Business and Family Office, PwC
4:30PM – 7:00PMTBA
Offsite Excursions
This event is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early to guarantee your spot.
7:00AM – 8:00AMTBA
Fitness Classes
This event is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early to guarantee your spot.
7:30AM – 7:30PMHilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Registration
7:30AM – 9:00AMHilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Breakfast
9:00AM – 9:30AMMain Stage
Investing in Global Real Estate Amid Macro Tightening
Margaret Anadu | Senior Partner, The Vistria Group
Ryan Williams | Chief Executive Officer, Cadre
9:30AM – 10:00AMMain Stage
Quantum Leap: Transforming Industry Through Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing
Jan Goetze | Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, IQM Quantum Computers
Emad Mostaque | Chief Executive Officer, Stability AI
His Excellency Omar Al Olama | Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, United Arab Emirates
Joanna Shields | Chief Executive Officer, BenevolentAI
10:00AM – 10:30AMMain Stage
How Blockchain Will Change Finance
Jeremy Allaire | Co-Founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Circle
Dr. Alex Lipton | Global Head, Quantitative Research and Development, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA)
Eric Anziani | President & Chief Operating Officer, Crypto.com
Dmitry Tokarev | Chief Executive Officer, Copper
10:30AM – 11:00AMMain Stage
Beyond Borders: Harnessing the Power of Global Trade for Investment and Growth
Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi | Minister of State for Foreign Trade, United Arab Emirates
Samaila Zubairu | President & Chief Executive Officer, Africa Finance Corporation
11:00AM – 11:30AMMain Stage
New Economies: Innovations in Precision Healthcare
Dr. Michael Severino | Chief Executive Officer, Tessera Therapeutics
Dr. Gianvito Martino | Professor of Experimental Biology, San Raffaele University
Veronica Jagher | Health Market Director, Microsoft
11:30AM – 12:00PMHilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Coffee & Networking Break
12:00PM – 12:30PMMain Stage
Growth Opportunities in Times of Decarbonization
Lieve Mostrey | Chairperson & Chief Executive Officer, Euroclear
Ricard Hausmann | Director, Harvard Growth Lab
12:30PM – 1:00PMMain Stage
The Future Wealth of Nations
His Excellency Khaldoon Al Mubarak | Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer, Mubadala
1:00PM – 5:00PMTBA
Offsite Excursions
This event is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early to guarantee your spot.