Global Economic Zones Leader's Summit - 2025
Schedule
Thu Apr 24 2025 at 09:00 am to 07:00 pm
UTC+04:00Location
The H Dubai | Dubai, DU

About this Event
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Join us for this exclusive in-person event at The H Dubai where industry leaders, policymakers, ministries and experts will come together to discuss the future of economic zones worldwide.
At the Global Economic Zones Leader's Summit - 2025, you'll have the opportunity to network with key players in the economic development sector, gain insights from thought-provoking speakers, and participate in engaging panel discussions.
Don't miss this chance to be part of shaping the economic landscape for years to come. Register now and secure your spot at this must-attend event!
Agenda
π: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Ministry of Economy UAE - keynote addresses
π: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Ministerial/Government Panel -: Policy Frameworks for Future-Ready Economies
Info: Ministry of economy - H.E Juma Mohamed Alkait, Assistant Undersecretary
for International Trade Affairs Sector,
β Ministry of Trade and Integration - H.E. Kairat Torebayev , Vice-Minister of
Trade and Integration, Kazakhstan
β Ministry of economic development & trade - H.E Ismail Zabeeh , Minister of
economic development & trade, Maldives
β Ministry of Foreign Affair and International Cooperation - H.E. Abdulhadi
Lahweej , Minister of foreign affairs and international Cooperation Libya
Government
β Kearney - Mr. Javier Carinena , Principal (MODERATOR)
π: 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
Fireside Chat
Info: Fireside Chat
π: 11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
Strategic FDI in Economic Cities, Manufacturing and Industrial Zones
Info: Ministry of Energy, Bosnia and Herzegovina - H.E. Admir Softic, Assistant
Minister
β Whiteshield - Mr. Raed Safadi, Partner & Chief Economist
β European Union Delegation to the UAE - Mr. Sandor Szelekovszky , Head
of section , trade and other policies
β SME Chamber of India and - SME Investment Promotion Council - Mr.
Chandrakant Salunkhe, Founder & President
β Department of trade and Industry - Philippines , Mr. Aleem Siddiqui M
Guiapal , Head of Department of trade and Industry
β Deloitte - Mr. Alexios Zachariadis , Partner | Strategy & Transactionβs
π: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch & Networking Break
π: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Economic Zones as Innovation Hubs: Driving Research, Development, industry4.0
Info: Microsoft - Mr. Mazen Fayad, Regional Government Industry Director
β Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade -
Mr. Eyad Qudsi, Area Director, Middle East & Africa
β Tipolis - Mr . Andreas baumgartner the board member and deputy CEO
β Brightly Labs - Dr. Heike Lieb-Wilson , CEO (MODERATOR)
π: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
The Future of Global Supply Chains: Balancing Efficiency, Resilience, & more
Info: Kuehne + Nagel - Mr. Lee IβOns, GCC + Cluster Managing .Director.
β China Innovation Center - Mr. John Zhang , CEO
β DHL Global Forwarding MEA - Mr. Amadou Diallo , CEO
β EnerGulf - Mr. Channa Silva , Chief Executive Officer (MODERATOR )
π: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Global Market Expansion: Leveraging Chambers of Commerce, Trade Authorities,
Info: β Swiss Business Councils - Mr. Michael Lane, Chairman
β British Chamber of Commerce Dubai - Ms. Katy Holmes, CEO,
β India - GCC Business Council - Mr. Sailesh Nathan - Chairman of SME
Chamber of India
β WICCI - Ms. Shruti sud , Vice President
β Triumph Business Consultancy - Ms. Basma Eissa, Founder
(MODERATOR)
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Closing Remarks & Future Outlook
6:00 pm - 7:00pm Cocktail Reception and Networking
Where is it happening?
The H Dubai, 1 Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 393.46
