AIM Congress 2024 begins tomorrow in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI: The 13th edition of the AIM Congress 2024, hosted by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi with support from the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development as the lead partner, is set to commence tomorrow (Tuesday) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

The event will witness the participation of heads of states, governments, ministers, and global officials, aiming to explore new avenues for enhancing global economic and investment cooperation.

The event will be attended by His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah; His Excellency Andry Rajoelina, President of the Republic of Madagascar; His Excellency Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia; His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade; His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development; His Excellency Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States; along with a large gathering of ministers, government officials, heads of international organisations, CEOs of global companies, businessmen, investors, and experts.

The AIM Congress, spanning over three days till May 9, will be held under the theme ‘Adapting to A Shifting Investment Landscape: Harnessing New Potentials for Global Economic Development’.

The AIM Congress will see participation from over 150 high-level dignitaries and more than 1,000 speakers, along with representatives from 11 global financial markets, 50 unicorns, 300 exhibitors, and more than 12,000 attendees from 175 countries worldwide. This will include 27 joint events organised in collaboration with over 330 local, regional, and international partners.

The 2024 AIM Congress will explore six main pillars through the organisation of over 450 key, interactive, and dialogical sessions. These sessions aim to discuss the most prominent challenges and transformations facing the global investment landscape, emphasising the necessity for global cooperation and unified efforts to devise innovative solutions to confront current and future challenges and changes. Ultimately, the goal is to achieve a thriving and sustainable global economy.

During the summit, seven high-level ministerial meetings will be held, including the ‘Coordination Meeting of Investment Promotion Agencies of the G20 Countries (WAIPA G20 IPAs)’.

This meeting serves as a crucial platform for investment promotion agencies of the G20 countries to align their strategies and form a cooperative and influential agenda to promote global investment.

AIM Congress will witness 27 side events in collaboration with various international bodies and organisations such as the World Health Organization, the United Nations World Tourism Organization, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, the International Renewable Energy Agency, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the League of Arab States, WeGO, D8, WAIPA, and others.

The Family Offices Forum brings together a diverse group of experts to explore ‘Impact Investing and Global Asset Allocation for Family Offices’. The focus is on uncovering insightful perspectives and strategies in the field of finance while considering social impact. The forum will review experiences from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore, covering everything from navigating market fluctuations to seizing emerging opportunities in sustainable finance, and achieving a balance between financial returns and positive social outcomes.