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.