Abu Dhabi: The AIM Congress 2025 officially launched with a dynamic lineup of pre-event workshops, setting a powerful tone for the global investment event. These high-impact sessions delivered actionable insights, cutting-edge tools, and strategic networking opportunities across key economic and innovation-driven portfolios.
Held ahead of the main congress, the workshops covered vital themes such as foreign direct investment, entrepreneurship, startups, sustainable finance, advanced manufacturing, and future cities. Participants gained valuable skills from industry experts through real-world applications, interactive case studies, and expert-led instruction.
Foreign Direct Investment Portfolio: Strategic Municipal Planning
GDP Global and DAJANI Consulting led a comprehensive session on “How to Implement a Municipal Investment Promotion Plan.” The workshop guided attendees through designing investment-friendly frameworks focusing on public-private partnerships, sustainable growth, and infrastructure development to enhance municipal competitiveness.
Entrepreneurs Portfolio: Advanced Sales and Market Expansion
SALES CUBICLE introduced its proprietary Cold Cubicle Method™ in the workshop “B2B Sales Mastery,” equipping entrepreneurs with AI-powered sales strategies to streamline outreach and scale revenue growth.
The FOUNDERS INSTITUTE followed with “Market Access Strategies,” helping SMEs build export readiness and strengthen B2B connections for international expansion.
Startups and Unicorns Portfolio: Growth, Innovation, and Fundraising
Thaheer Mullins, CEO of DALA For Africa, kicked off the portfolio with “How Corporates and Startups Can Unlock Value Across the Middle East & Africa,” exploring how African innovations can help corporates solve regional challenges.
DREAM VC presented “Harnessing a Venture Mindset to Corporate Growth,” emphasizing digital transformation and corporate venture capital.
Exits MENA offered a hands-on fundraising masterclass, “Pitching to Deal Closure,” while TICK & TALK delivered “The Power of Presence,” focused on communication and public speaking skills tailored for investment scenarios.
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Future Cities Portfolio: AI-Powered Business Models
COGYA’s team—Damien Bonnefoux, Grace Erdmann, and Vanessa Jencks—ran a practical workshop on “Building a Scalable Global SME Business Model” using the MVB Framework and AI Business Canva. Attendees learned to integrate AI into scalable business models and drive sustainable growth.
Future Finance Portfolio: Sustainable Investment
The Institute for Sustainable Development – EPLO delivered “Impact Investing and Analytics,” a session on ESG frameworks, impact analytics, and sustainable finance strategies. Participants earned certifications from EPLO, Verimpact, and AIM Congress.
Advanced Manufacturing Portfolio: Robotics and Market Adaptation
The AI Powered Robotics Applications Workshop delved into robotics deployment in manufacturing, offering insights into enhancing operational efficiency and responding to evolving market demands.
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