Startups and SMEs have been invited to take part in the UAE Annual Investment Meeting, AIM 2020, that will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre in the United Arab’s Emirate on March 24-26 2020.
The event which is in its tenth edition is organized by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Economy and under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The theme of AIM 2020
The theme for AIM 2020 is Investing for the Future: Shaping Global Investment Strategies. It is out to explore various investment opportunities for more than 140 countries in the world that are expected to participate.
According to the official invitation, the three-day event will include a thought leadership conference, a sectorized focused roundtable, country presentations, workshops, exhibition, investment awards, and networking functions.
The event will provide participants both from the public and private sector the world over an opportunity to learn, discuss, exchange views and experiences across all sectors of the economy.
It offers a platform whereby various players of different sectors will present their projects, schedule G2B as well as B2B meetings with corporate, institutional and high level individuals looking for lucrative and reliable projects to invest in.
Last years event, AIM 2019, saw the participation of 143 countries with about 100 high-level dignitaries, more than 400 exhibitors and 150 plus FDI experts from across the world.
Expected activities of AIM 2020
This year’s event will include:
- A Startup Pitch Competition
- Startup Roadshows
- Conglomerate Investment Presentations
- B2B, G2B & G2G Meetings
- High-level Networking Lunch
- Investors’ Hub
- Investment Round tables
- Investment Awards
- Startup Awards
- SME Awards and many other activities.
As for Startup Awards, AIM will honour startups for their innovative business models and excellent application of technology for their business. This initiative will give an opportunity for startups to be recognized by AIM global investors.
SMEs will also be honoured for their contribution to the nation’s growth through generation of more jobs, by fostering innovation, and for inspiring SMEs around the globe with their impressive entrepreneurial skills.
Important Links
- Register for the event
- Sponsor event
- For those who want to exhibit at the event and if you want more information,
- Download the event’s brochure
The UAE Annual Investment Meeting “presents itself as the new emerging markets FDI stimulator, fast developing economies growth incubator, and semi-industrialized nations leadership partner.” It brings together high-level government officials, policy makers, corporate leaders, businessmen, decision makers, entrepreneurs, academics, investment experts as well as regional and international investors.
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