INVESTMENT IN SOUTH ASIA CONFERENCE & AWARDS
Feb 15, 2020
@Dusit Thani Dubai
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
The Berkeley Middle East Investors Club brought together investment communities from all over the globe by creating a platform where governments, large organizations and potential investors mingled up and shared and exchanged project ideas and investments opportunities.
This event, which focused on investments in South Asia with a special focus on economy, trade, harmony, and tourism. It aimed to present the concept of investment in this amazing region.
It enlightened those who were interested to explore new endeavours or to widen their already existing business in South Asia. A central subject of this event was to inform potential investors about interesting opportunities in this region, and vice versa to match the objectives of investors and investee by facilitating each others. It was the largest gathering of international investors, family offices, CEO’s, fund manager & potential investees. This event gave a stage to internationally well-known speakers & investment leaders, enable on-stage debates, interviews & global investment Guru’s one-to-one meetings with investment experts and project owners.
WHY TO ATTEND
MEET:
Global corporate leaders & experts from diverse industry and cultural landscapes
LISTEN:
from leading international investors,diplomates, and leaders, about their experiences of and gain the latest market intelligence across industry
NETWORK & COLLABORATE:
face to face with your peers and make valuable connections across industry and the globe in both informal and business focused environments
SHARE:
your own industry experiences, expertise and know how during interactive panel discussions and Q&A sessions
ENGAGE:
Stakeholder, investors, leaders and businesses across business and industry
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Stakeholder, investors & leaders across all industries & businesses with a focus on the enormously fruitful SAARC region, CEO’s & Directors of enterprises involved in this region, or with plans to establish new businesses there. Consultants & advisors, who are familiar with the peculiarity of it, who can contribute to the understanding of the way how investments and the following business can be tackled. Regional Government & diplomatic bodies, who are interested to present & recommend their countries for future investments & expanding multinational enterprises.
HOW YOU BENEFIT
• Gain more insights through real case presentations and explorations. Your assumptions are challenged and you gain new perspectives.
• Sustain actionable knowledge. Harness information you already have into workable action plans.
• Develop a keen understanding of how to locally manage the creation of values.
• Opportunity to get involved in various projects in the SAARC region.
• Opportunity to meet & network with key officials & key business performers.
• Get appreciated by awards.
TOPICS YOU WANT TO HEAR ABOUT, ISSUES AND CHALLENGES, & UNFORGETTABLE TAKEAWAYS.
Keynotes
Our keynotes will provide you access to the most impactful and powerful thought leaders on the program. Hear from high-profile thought leaders and Business Executives as they cover key business trends that are driving the future of work.
Breakfast Briefings
Our breakfast briefings are sessions which give you a chance to get a deeper perspective on a topic and also get the chance to get into debate on the topic. We’ve designed them to provide the chance for open and frank discussions about the current trends and challenges impacting the profession whilst enjoying delicious food in the company of industry colleagues.
Workshops
Choose from workshops; Transform which are carefully designed to provide tangible takeaways and practical toolkits that deliver value and impact in the post-pandemic world.
CoLabs
Our CoLabs focus on a key business challenge. You will be guided through the process in small peer groups using design thinking or agile learning methods. Get to the heart of the issue and develop deeper insights, reach conclusions and formulate recommendations for the future. Our CoLabs give you tangible takeaways to be able to implement immediately into your organisation.
Lightning Talks
Illuminate us but make it quick! True to its name a lightning talk is a very short presentation on a current topic in a quick, insightful and clear manner.
Thought Exchange Roundtables
Sharing experiences and knowledge are key elements. These roundtable discussions with small groups of peers give you the chance to share perspectives on hot topics and key challenges facing the profession. Have your say on the topics you want to discuss on the day!
InFocus Panels
Envisioning the Workforce of 2030. Our expert panel made up of business thought leaders and executives will share their insights and pioneering research around the future of work. This interactive session looks beyond re-imaging how things are and towards innovating the endless possibilities of what they could be.
Exclusive Masterclass
A masterclass is a means to present a real-world account on a particular topic, situation or event. Led by a speaker with expert knowledge or skills in a particular area these sessions often provide best-practice advice or insight into new or innovative solutions that are forging new paths.
Awards, CPD Points, Certificates & Digital Badges
An exclusive, glamorous affair, where the winner will be recognised for their outstanding contributions. Attendees get a certificate of attendance and can earn CPD points by attending the event.
EVENT ORGANIZED BY
WE CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO JOIN US FOR THE CONFERENCE & AWARDS
H.E. Salma Al Qubaisi
- President Al Qubaisi Holding Abu Dhabi
- Berkeleyme & MS Voice of Global Women President- Abu Dhabi
- Board Member- The Investors Club
- IT Planning & Strategy at ADNOC Logistics & Service
H.E. Aarefa Al Falahi
- Board Member, RAK Chamber of Commerce
- Board Member of RAK Insurance Company
- Board Member of Emirates Sports & Cultrual club
- Member of Board of RAK SME Association
- Chairman, RAK Chamber of Commerce Exhibition Committee
Musa Shaikh
- Group CEO – Berkeley Middle East Holding
- Founding Director Berkeleyme & MS Voice of Global Women
- CEO – The Investors Club
- Dean- Berkeley School of Management Sciences
Khulood Shaban
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Berkeley Middle East Holding
REGISTERED SPEAKERS
Speaker
Musa Shaikh
- Group CEO – Berkeley Middle East Holding
- Founding Director Berkeleyme & MS Voice of Global Women
- CEO – The Investors Club
- Dean- Berkeley School of Management Sciences
Host
Ms. Najia Mahboob
- Women Business Leader
Speaker
Muhammad Hammad Chaudhry
- Managing Director/ Owner – Murasa Al Mas Insurance Agents L.L.C
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Dr. Syed Qaiser Anis
- President – Pakistan Business Professional Council Abu Dhabi
- Managing Director – Alliott Management Consulting, UAE
Speaker
H.E Mr. Ghanim Al Falasi
- Senior Vice President – People Happiness and Innovation of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA)
Speaker
Mr. Rolf Richard Keil
- Senior Advisor to Government & Private Sector at Water, Power, Waste – PPP & Innovative Technologies
Speaker
Ms. Rita Dhital
- Minister Counsellor/ Deputy Chief of Mission – Embassy of Nepal, Abu Dhabi
Speaker
Mr. Erich Sieber
- Co-Founder & Managing Director – Peak Bridge Partners
Speaker
Mr. Kamrul Hasan
- Commercial Counsellor – Consulate General of Bangladesh
Speaker
Mr. Robin Gordon Farleigh
- Founding Partner – Manara Global
- Former senior communications strategist to two UK Prime Ministers
Speaker
Ms. Maheen Rahman
- Chief Executive Officer – Alfalah GHP Investment Management Ltd
Speaker
Dr. Anuraag Guglaani
- Partner – Mayur Batra Group UAE
- Profit Enhancement Specialist | Business Transformation Expert | Global Expansion Facilitator | Active Investor
Speaker
Mr. Umar Saleem
- Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Maven Investment Partners
Speaker
Ms. Alexandra Timotheadi
- Executive Director – EFG Private Bank
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Dr. Eng. Mohamed Ibrahim Al Ali
- Manager of HR Information & Smart Transformation Center – Dubai Government Human Resources Department
Speaker
Mr. Muhammad Wasif
- Director – Imran Zamir Financing Brokers
Speaker
Mr. Muhammad Usman (CFA, CAIA)
- Investment Professional
Speaker
Mr. Vivek Shukla
- Board and CXO Advisor for Growth – Healthcare and other industries
Speaker
Mr. Elvis A. Angyiembe
- Director – Global Compliance Communication
- Regional Compliance Officer & Corporate Counsel – Panasonic Avionics Corporation + ITC Global, a Panasonic Company
| 09:00 AM – 09:10 AM Registration |
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09:10 AM – 09:25 AM Welcome Note & Opening Remarks |
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| Speaker: Dr. Musa Shaikh * Group CEO – Berkeley Middle East Holding
* Royal Family Business Advisor * Government Policy Advisor for Smart Country |
Moderator/ Host: Ms. Najia Mahboob * Women Business Leader
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09:25 AM – 09:35 AM Topic: Investment Risk & Returns in South AsiaSpeaker: Mr. Muhammad Hammad Chaudhry * Managing Director/ Owner – Murasa Al Mas Insurance Agents L.L.C |
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09:35 AM – 09:45 AM Topic: How to achieve ease of business with South Asian countries focusing Trade & Commerce opportunities for the regionSpeaker: Dr. Syed Qaiser Anis * President – Pakistan Business Professional Council Abu Dhabi
* Managing Director – Alliott Management Consulting, UAE |
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09:45 AM – 09:55 AM Topic: Nations Link ClubSpeaker: H.E Mr. Ghanim Al Falasi * Senior Vice President – People Happiness and Innovation of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA)
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09:55 AM – 10:05 AM Topic: PPP for Environmental Infrastructure & Resource ManagementSpeaker: Mr. Rolf Richard Keil * Senior Advisor to Government & Private Sector at Water, Power, Waste – PPP & Innovative Technologies |
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10:05 AM – 10:15 AM Topic: Investment Opportunities in Nepal Speaker: Ms. Rita Dhital * Minister Counsellor/ Deputy Chief of Mission – Embassy of Nepal, Abu Dhabi |
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10:15 AM – 10:25 AM Topic: Food Challenge in Asia: Unlocking the Opportunity Speaker: Mr. Erich Sieber * Co-Founder & Managing Director – Peak Bridge Partners
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10:25 AM – 10:35 AM Topic: Investment Opportunities in BangladeshSpeaker: Mr. Kamrul Hasan * Commercial Counsellor – Consulate General of Bangladesh
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10:35 AM – 10:45 AM Topic: Transforming the investment narrative into the currency of reputationSpeaker: Mr. Robin Gordon Farleigh * Founding Partner – Manara Global
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10:45 AM – 10:55 AM Topic: The Pakistan Investment Story 2020 and BeyondSpeaker: Ms. Maheen Rahman * Chief Executive Officer – Alfalah GHP Investment Management Ltd |
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10:55 AM – 11:05 AM Topic: Role of India as Big Brother to the rest of the regionSpeaker: Dr. Anuraag Guglaani * Partner – Mayur Batra Group UAE * Profit Enhancement Specialist | Business Transformation Expert | Global Expansion Facilitator | Active Investor |
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11:05 AM – 11:15 AM Topic: Investment Climate and Opportunities in Pakistan Speaker: Mr. Umar Saleem * Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Maven Investment Partners
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11:15 AM – 11:25 AM Topic: Private Banking in South AsiaSpeaker: Ms. Alexandra Timotheadi * Executive Director – EFG Private Bank |
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11:25 AM – 11:35 AM Topic: Invest in Smart Knowledge TransferSpeaker: Dr. Eng. Mohamed Ibrahim Al Ali * Manager of HR Information & Smart Transformation Center – Dubai Government Human Resources Department |
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11:35 AM – 11:45 AM Topic: Fund Structure and Management – South AsiaSpeaker: Mr. Muhammad Wasif * Director – Imran Zamir Financing Brokers |
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11:45 AM – 11:55 AM Topic: Alternative Investment in South AsiaSpeaker: Mr. Muhammad Usman (CFA, CAIA) * Investment Professional |
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11:55 AM – 12:05 PM Topic: Healthcare Investment Opportunities and Challenges in South AsiaSpeaker: Mr. Vivek Shukla * Board and CXO Advisor for Growth – Healthcare and other industries |
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12:05 PM – 12:15 PM Topic: Managing Legal & Compliance RiskSpeaker: Mr. Elvis A. Angyiembe * Director – Global Compliance Communication * Regional Compliance Officer & Corporate Counsel – Panasonic Avionics Corporation + ITC Global, a Panasonic Company |
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| 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM Award Ceremony & Networking |
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12:45 PM Topic: Closing RemarksSpeaker: Ms. Najia Mahboob * Women Business Leader
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WHY PARTICIPATE IN THE AWARDS?
We acknowledge the dynamic individual’s who has made outstanding contribution to nation as well as to business community over the past year. We seek to appreciate the invaluable individuals who work in such high-pressure positions and deliver the best value, and make it prominent how you give benefit of your enterprise. To assist us in our search for the top minds, we invite you to make your voice heard via a nomination, so we can showcase those who strive to promote the growth and deserve to be commended.
SHOWCASE YOUR BRAND
- Being a part of Future Workplace Awards provides your brand access to global and regional marketing platforms via online media.
- Your participation affirms that your organisation is investing in HR and has an active agenda to improve your workplace, satisfying current employees and attracting talent.
RECOGNISE & MOTIVATE YOUR TEAMS
- Entering the Future Workplace Awards is a way to thank and honour valued employees and to show you care about the future of your workplace, making you more attractive as an employer.
- Your award application helps reflect on the achievements, challenges and areas of improvement which is vital for any developing business.
- Being nominated, shortlisted or winning an award can help boost staff morale and improve motivation.
CELEBRATE IN STYLE
- The awards are an excellent opportunity to network virtually with hundreds of senior HR professionals, showcase your work and learn from others.
- Celebrate all the hard work and successes of the industry with awards, covering every aspect of work including; Employee Experience, HR Technology, Recruiting, L&D and Achieving Excellence in HR.
CONFERENCE SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSOR
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
As Berkeleyme Investors Club, caters to VIP level professionals, as a partner for the event, you have the opportunity to take advantage of the boutique, lounge style exhibition set up.
WHY EXHIBIT?
Generate new business
you can meet new customers and develop relationships with existing clients to further business opportunities in the region.
Increase brand exposure
you will get significant digital and printed brand exposure before, during, and after the event through our year-round marketing activities.
Network with industry leaders & potential buyers
Connect with potential clients and partners – dealers and distributors.
Stay up-to-date & competitive
Use the opportunity to stay current with the industry’s latest trends, and advancements and keep ahead of your competition.
Launch new products & services
The largest transport and mobility business platform and a perfect avenue for you to showcase your latest products and services to an engaged audience that is looking for new business opportunities.
Understand your product in the market
Many exhibitors benefit from the product and market testing that they carry out while exhibiting to gain general and industry opinion about their offerings.
WHAT OUR EXHIBITORS SAY ABOUT US
90%
Attendees said attending our events was beneficial to their job as a result of the knowledge and networking at the event.
85%
Exhibitors stated that event helped them to establish new business contacts.
95%
Attendees said that event is run in a sustainable and responsible way by adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals.
EVENT TEAM
Imthiyas Hameed
Operations Manager
Khulood Shaban
CEO
Alifiya Bohra
Director – Business Development
Maria Malykh
Director – Business Development
Madhuri Somani
Assistant Operations Manager
Office: Berkeley Middle East, 26th floor, Sheikh Rashid Tower, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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