The 7th edition of the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2024), organized by the Sharjah FDI Office, kicks off on Wednesday with two days of in-depth discussions led by more than 80 distinguished speakers from around the world. The event will shape ‘A Futuristic Vision for Smart Economies’ with over 100 sessions, including keynote addresses, dynamic panel discussions, and interactive workshops.
SIF 2024 will explore artificial intelligence’s (AI) transformative power in revolutionizing smart economies. It will highlight cutting-edge solutions across critical industries, including manufacturing, agriculture, food security, logistics, and supply chains. Moreover, it will shed light on strategies to boost businesses’ and institutions’ competitiveness.
Additionally, the forum will highlight the supportive business environment in Sharjah and the UAE, which offers opportunities for innovative, high-impact projects that drive economic diversification, efficiency and sustainable growth.
Key participants
SIF 2024 will see the participation of high-profile speakers including Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy; Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, CEO of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq); and Mohamed Juma Al Musharrakh, CEO of the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), along with a select group of experts and entrepreneurs from around the world.
“This year’s forum will serve as a vital platform for participants from various business sectors to share and enhance their AI-related experiences and investment outcomes, and a space that will facilitate discussions on future ambitions in investment, economy, and development, united under a theme focused on prosperity,” noted Mohamed Al Musharrakh in a previous statement.
The 7th edition also boasts an impressive lineup of 17 key partners from leading institutions across government, investment, finance, real estate, education, media, and sustainability sectors. These high-profile collaborations are integral to the forum’s mission, offering a powerful platform for exchanging expertise, forging impactful partnerships, and driving innovation through the knowledge and expertise exchange.
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Investors’ Lounge
Among the key offerings at SIF 2024 is the exclusive investors’ lounge which provides unparalleled opportunities to forge strategic partnerships and exchange expertise. This year’s lounge will feature several activities that seek to strengthen relationships with local and international investors while also opening new communication channels with key decision-makers and government officials from around the globe.
This year’s SIF will run from September 18 to 19, 2024, at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Center. Since its launch in 2015, the forum has grown both in attendance and impact. From the 900 attendees of its inaugural year, SIF saw its delegate registration hit over 2,800 in 2023. Last year’s SIF also featured over 135 expert speakers and boasted substantial networking and learning opportunities.
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