2nd Middle East & Europe Investment Forum
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Distinguished Speakers
Meet the global thought leaders and investment experts sharing their insights
Mohammed Al Aidroos
Advisor, Ministry of Education – UAE
Hanif Shaikh
Chairman , Emirates Holding Group
Kambiz Shekdar
Board Member, Abu Dhabi & Dubai Global BioTech Committee
Tim Hames
Director General of the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA), Author of "Trump II: Why He Won. What It Means For The World "
Professor Yu Xiong, CEng PhD
University of Oxford
Marco Busca
Head of Indirect Private Debt at Generali Asset Management S.p.A.
Partish Dubey
Managing Director, Kuber Capital Ltd
Jürgen Blumberg
COO, Goldman Sachs
Shai Umradia CC
City of London Corporation, Common Councillor, Aldgate Ward
Christophe Lenouvel
CEO - Solvo Capital
Peter Meli
Economic Attache' - Malta High Commission
Dr. Christina Yan Zhang
UN ITU Co-chair of CitiVerse Group: Citizen-centred Digital Future
Hamza El-Gomati
CAIA, Cambridge Associates
Andrea M. Cosentino
Hult International Business School
Alex Bebov
CEO, BAC Securities
Pranav Jyoti
CIO, The Private Office of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Faisal Al-Qassimi for Strategic Alliances and Policies
Adrian Niculescu
Chief Marketing Officer TOMORROWerse Capital & TMRW Venture Network
Zoe (Zee) West
CIO, Picnic Bank
Sir Andrew Likierman
Professor, London Business School
Oisin Crawley
Principal, Roek Vana Ltd
Marc FAUBEAU
Jacobi Asset Management
Melwin Mehta
CEO, Sterling Investment Management
Zaid Al-Qaimi
Managing Partners, Patrimium, Global Multi-Family Office
David Beckett
Founding Partner, SC LOWY
Alan Boyd
Chairman, SmartXgroup
Asad Aftab
CFA, FCCA Esterad Bank B.S.C.
Kinson Lo
CEO, Dot Investing
Nate Macmillan
Decarbonisation & Green Innovation Director
Enes Guzel
UK Country Advisor at Investment Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye
Kishore Lulla
Chairman, Eros Group
James Hurrell
Managing Partner, Princípio CapitalJoin us for two days of insightful discussions and networking
Registration & Networking
Check-in and enjoy networking over continental breakfast
The Shape of Growth: Rethinking Global Economic Development in a Fragmented World
1. Is the world economy becoming more regionalized? 2. How can countries balance national interests with global cooperation? 3. What models of development will define the next decade?
Trump and Europe: Stronger Ties or Further Division?
1. Identifying sectors poised for growth despite trade tensions 2. Assessing the long-term implications of U.S. protectionist policies on European markets 3. Collaborative opportunities between European and alternative global partners
Banking Beyond Borders: Building a Global Financial Ecosystem
1. Cross-border KYC, onboarding, and compliance tech 2. Global digital identity frameworks for investors 3. Multicurrency wealth platforms for family offices 4. SWIFT, blockchain, and the future of cross-border payments
Coffee Break & Exclusive Investor Networking
Global Banks & Regional Champions: Rebuilding Trust Through Real Value
1. Shifting Dynamics: How are LPs re-evaluating hedge funds and ETFs in their portfolios? 2. Performance vs. Liquidity: Are hedge funds still delivering alpha, or are ETFs becoming the preferred vehicle? 3. Innovation & Strategy: Exploring AI-driven strategies, quant funds, and thematic ETFs.
Private Networking Lunch
The Future of Alternative Investment: What’s Next for Global Allocators?
1. Rebalancing toward private credit, secondaries, and infra 2. Valuation recalibration and liquidity challenges 3. Strategic asset allocation from family offices and sovereign LPs
LP Perspective – The Next Frontier: Alternative Asset Classes Redefining Family Office Portfolios
1. Beyond Traditional Alternatives – What’s Next for Family Office Portfolios? 2. Private Credit & Secondaries – The New Core Allocation for Family Offices? 3. Venture Capital vs. Growth Equity – Where is Smart Money Flowing?
Coffee Break & Strategic Networking
Banking for Family Offices: Partnerships Beyond Transactions
1. Supporting global expansion, succession, and family governance 2.Co-investment platforms and bespoke credit solutions 3.Access to proprietary deals, research, and exclusive events
LP & GP : The Future of Infrastructure & Energy Investment Between Europe & the GCC
1.Strengthening Europe-GCC Investment Ties in Infrastructure & Energy. 2.Energy Transition – The Role of the Green Future.
Exclusive Networking Cocktail Reception
Registration & Networking
Coffee and light breakfast
Opening Insights
LP& GP : Alternative Credit & Private Debt – The New Yield Opportunity
1. Why institutional investors are increasing allocations to private credit 2. The rise of direct lending, mezzanine financing, and distressed debt in Europe & GCC 3. How interest rate cycles are impacting private debt markets
The Rise of Digital Assets & Tokenization in Alternative Investment Portfolios
1.Tokenized private equity and real estate: Hype or the future? 2. How institutional investors are approaching digital assets and blockchain technology 3. The regulatory landscape for tokenized investments in Europe vs. the Middle East
Coffee Break & Investor Networking
Cross-Border Fundraising: Marketing Across Jurisdictions
1. Reverse solicitation and distribution passporting 2. Investor relations across time zones and languages 3. What LPs in GCC, Europe, and Asia expect from global managers
Private Networking Lunch
Strategy Spotlight: Where Are Hedge Funds Generating Outperformance?
1. Global macro, commodities, and relative value 2. Trend-following and managed futures in volatile markets 3. Market-neutral vs. directional strategies
VC : Unicorns & Scale-Ups – Middle East & Europe as Growth Partners
1. Why European startups are looking to the Middle East for expansion capital 2. The role of sovereign wealth funds and VC firms in scaling global startups 3. Case studies of successful European-Middle Eastern startup partnerships
Coffee Break & Networking
The Future of Global Banking: From Regional Roots to Borderless Services
1.Regional banks scaling globally through partnerships and digital platforms 2.Global compliance challenges and data localization laws 3.Cross-border onboarding and servicing of UHNW clients
LP Persfective : Next-Gen Wealth & The Changing Face of Private Capital
1. How the next generation of family offices is shifting investment strategies 2. The rise of niche investment strategies: from psychedelics to longevity startups 3. Why private capital is moving into frontier and emerging markets
Closing Keynote – The Road Ahead for Middle East & European Investors
- Family Office Principals & Investment Directors
- Sovereign Wealth Fund Representatives
- Private Equity & Venture Capital Firms
- Institutional Investors & Asset Managers
- Investment Banks & Financial Institutions
- Real Estate Investment Professionals
- Regulatory & Legal Advisors
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Registration Packages
Full Access Pass
- Access to all conference sessions
- Networking opportunities & scheduled meetings
- All meals, receptions & evening gala at Tower Bridge
- Conference materials & presentations
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LP/Investor Pass
- Limited availability for qualified investors
- Subject to approval by organizing committee
- Minimum AUM requirements apply
*For qualified family offices, sovereign wealth funds, and institutional investors
Capital Connections in the Heart of London
Join us at the iconic financial center of Europe, where Middle Eastern wealth meets London's financial expertise, fostering transformative cross-regional partnerships.
The Middle East & Europe Alternative Investment Forum takes place in the heart of London, bringing together family offices, sovereign wealth funds, and institutional investors from the GCC and Europe to explore collaborative investment strategies in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
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