Date: 28 October 2024
Location: Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Event agenda
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| 14:30 – 15:00: | Welcome coffee and bites |
| 15:00 – 15:15: | Opening remarks |
| 15:15 – 15:45: | Keynote speech Regional trends for sustainable finance More investors are using ESG criteria to decide where to invest. But every area of the globe has its own ESG issues to address, so the GCC must have its unique perspective—and needs—understood. |
| 15:45 – 16:30: | Roundtable discussions · Unlocking sustainable finance: empowering through public–private collaboration The GCC has a massive pool of untapped potential when it comes to sustainable finance. Private companies are able to collaborate closely with public bodies and regulators to create a robust ecosystem, turbocharging the regional economy toward a more sustainable future. · Sustainable finance as an industry enabler: challenges, roadblocks, and opportunities No one pretends it is going to be easy for industries worldwide to transition to a greener, more equitable future that prioritizes both people and profits. If noble ambitions are to be met, sustainable finance will prove to be a key factor. This roundtable will explore the how, where, and why. · Transforming sustainable finance: how innovative technologies drive advancement Sustainable finance has advanced rapidly, but systemic difficulties have emerged due to the availability, quality, and accessibility of data. Emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and IoT can help resolve the lack of transparency and improve decision-making. In this roundtable, we will explore the latest developments to unlock investments—from the transformational role of AI to the power of big data. |
| 16:30 – 17:00: | Coffee break |
| 17:00 – 17:45: | Panel discussion: Sustainable finance challenges and potential in the GCC region As the Middle East strives toward a more sustainable future, leaders from both the public and private sectors are grappling with a complex landscape of regulatory, technical, and financial hurdles. The event’s panel discussion will delve into the biggest challenges of sustainable finance in the region and explore potential solutions. |
| 17:45 – 18:00: | Closing remarks |
| 18:00 onward: | Networking and bites We conclude with a chance to digest the insights of the day before the conversation resumes at COP29 and FIII8. |
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