16:00 Registration

Registration, Networking and one-on-one meetings.

16:30 Welcome

Welcome and opening remarks.

16:40 Family offices in the Middle East: A decade in perspective

  A recap of major developments affecting Middle East family offices in the last ten years
  What might the next ten years have in store for the region and its family offices
  How can we shape the story to ensure personal and regional success?

17:10 The new global superpowers

  How China, Russia and the Middle East have become the blocks of the new world
  What this new positioning means for international trade and investment
  What roles will the US and Europe play in geopolitics in the coming years?

17:50 Open Discussion: Cultural tourism and cultural identity

  How the Middle East can further capitalize on international tourism
  Protecting and promoting national culture while embracing new cultural trends
  Cultural events as catalysts for international tourism growth

18:30 Layering legacy and profit with impact investment

  Why family offices in particular are suited to effective impact investment
  Success stories of impact investment around the region
  How to look for profitability as well as social good in impact investment opportunities

19:00 Roundtable Discussions

With peer learning and interaction in mind, these 60- minute breakout sessions are designed to promote the sharing of experiences and brainstorming of ideas in facilitated and balanced discussions.

20:00  Networking Dinner

A chance to network in an informal setting and discuss the day’s events over dinner.