AIM Congress 2024 pre-event workshops foster knowledge exchange and strategic insights

ABU DHABI: AIM Congress 2024, a premier global investment platform, concluded its series of pre-event workshops on Monday, setting the stage for insightful discussions and strategic collaborations scheduled for its main event from May 7-9 at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi.

Investment Track Highlights

Digital Marketing Solutions by WAVTEQ: The workshop focused on practical tactics for enhancing the visibility of IPAs and attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) through cost-effective digital marketing strategies.

Benchmarking Location Competitiveness by FDI Intelligence: Attendees learned how to develop high-impact value propositions to attract FDI in target sectors by benchmarking location competitiveness effectively.

Strategy and Leadership by FDI Centre: Participants gained insights into creating and leading high-performing IPA FDI Centres, exploring trends, challenges, and leadership techniques.

Unlocking Opportunities through FDI-as-a-Service & RWA Tokenisation by Synthetic Equity: This immersive session delved into the transformative potential of FDI in the digital age, powered by cutting-edge FDI-as-a-Service platform and Real-World Assets (RWA) Tokenisation.

SMEs Track Highlights

B2B Sales – The Relation between Sales and Investments: The workshop delved into the dynamic relationship between B2B sales and investments, exploring how strategic financial decisions impact sales outcomes and vice versa. From understanding the allocation of resources to assessing ROI, we unravel the intricacies of this symbiotic connection and provide insights to empower businesses in navigating the intersection of sales and investments effectively.

Bringing Innovation to the Market by International Network of SMEs (INSME): The workshop emphasised the critical role of effectively bringing innovation to market, focusing on matching promising technologies to customer needs.

Leveraging Internationalisation for Sustainable SME Growth by The Business Doctor: Attendees explored strategies for international expansion, risk management, and integrating sustainable practices into growth strategies.

Meanwhile, German Association of Small and Medium-sized Businesses (BVMW) also held a workshop to highlight the current issues faced by SMEs in the global landscape.

Innovation & Technology Track Highlights

Empowering Cities with STC Constructor 3D Web GIS Platform for Creating Digital Twins by STC Constructor: This workshop saw conducted on empowering cities with the STC Constructor 3D Web GIS Platform for creating digital twins. In this innovative presentation by STC Constructor, we explore how cutting-edge technology is revolutionising urban planning and management. From enhancing infrastructure development to facilitating data-driven decision-making, the STC Constructor 3D Web GIS Platform offers unparalleled capabilities for city authorities and planners.

People-Centered Smart Cities by Arab Federation for Digital Economy: The workshop raised awareness about people-centered smart cities, exploring the core principles of International Guidelines and fostering collaborative efforts toward inclusive and sustainable urban development.

Putting People at the Centre of Smart Cities by UN-Habitat: This workshop raised awareness about people-centered smart cities, exploring the core principles of the International Guidelines on People-Centered Smart Cities and the role of every actor in their operationalisation.

Digitalisation of Transport and Logistics by Digital Logistics Centre of Excellence: Participants discussed the impact of digitalisation on the supply chain in construction, exploring opportunities and challenges.

Future Finance Forum Track Highlights

WIO Bank PJSC, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and State Bank Institute of Leadership hosted workshops exploring cutting-edge financial technologies and sustainable finance practices. Topics included blockchain applications, digital banking innovations, and renewable energy investment strategies, offering insights into the future of finance and its impact on global economic sustainability.

Startups and Unicorns’ Track

Exploring Blockchain Technology and Fintech Innovations by Exits MENA: Industry experts discussed the utilisation of cutting-edge technologies in advancing financial inclusivity, stability, and sustainability.

Investing in MENA’s Unicorn Future by The Founders Institute: The workshop focused on scaling startups to unicorn status through strategic investments, exploring investment trends and evaluating unicorn potential.

Pitching for Startups 101 by Tick and Talk: Startup founders gained insights into effective pitching strategies, from articulating ideas to engaging investors with power and charisma.

Bloom, which helps individuals, enterprises, and accelerators boost their impact and growth through tools and programs, also conducted a workshop.

The 2024 AIM Congress is organised with support from UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development as lead partner.