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Next-Gen Startups in the Middle East and Africa (Invite only)
MENA's startup ecosystem has become much more structured in recent years. The region now has ove
r 3,000 startups, with the UAE leading the pack as home to 42 percent of them, followed by Egypt with 12 percent.
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Sovereign Wealth Funds: Creating Sustainable Finance for Regional Integration and Growth between the Middle East and Africa
In a little over two decades, the number of sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) has grown from 62 in 2
000 to 176 currently.
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Reclaiming the Narrative: Redefining Womanhood in MEA (Invite only)
Despite popular narratives of repressive and exploitative attitudes toward women in the Middle E
ast and Africa, the region has experienced an unprecedented transformation in the last decade.
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Mindful Moments: Meditation with Deepak Chopra
Kick off day two of the Milken Institute Middle East and Africa Summit with a moment of mindfuln
ess and meditation led by Deepak Chopra.
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Africa Leaders Business Council Meeting (Invite only)
The quarterly Africa Leaders Business Council meeting at the Middle East and Africa Summit will
serve as a convening on African investment, growth, and development, featuring members of the Africa Leaders Business Council and key participants from the U
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Unlocking Trillions: The Potential of an African Continental Trade Area
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) are perceived as a source of natural resources, rather than cen
ters for manufacturing, distribution, and technology.
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Economic Diversification amid Geo-Economic Challenges: Strategies for Stability (Invite only)
The experts on this panel will examine strategies for navigating the economic transformations no
w happening in the Middle East.
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CEO Roundtable (Invite only)
Join regional and global CEOs in an exclusive roundtable to explore the diverse global economic
dynamics shaping the Middle East, Africa, and beyond.
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CNBC Reception (Invite only)
Please join leaders from CNBC and the Milken Institute to celebrate a successful Middle East and
Africa Summit with a private dinner at Cafe Milano Abu Dhabi, the celebrated outpost of the acclaimed Washington, DC, restaurant, offering handmade pastas,
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Tech Innovations for Market Opportunities
From the Middle East to Southeast Asia to East Asia, innovative entrepreneurs and their companie
s have expanded beyond domestic markets and, in the process, are having a profound impact on the global stage.
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Part 1: Milken-Motsepe Prize Announcement
The Milken-Motsepe Innovation Prize program incentivizes global innovators and entrepreneurs to
develop tech solutions that accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with innovations tested in Africa.
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