ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
The inaugural Abu Dhabi Business Week (ADBW) has revealed its lineup of global business leaders, innovators, and public figures for its first edition commencing on 4 December 2024.
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Abu Dhabi Business Week is hosted by the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO).
From 4-6 December 2024, more than 150 speakers across multiple sectors and industries will share their entrepreneurial journeys, life experiences and lessons learnt to the event's 8,000 attendees, across ten dedicated events. Under the theme Deliver Value. Create Impact, Abu Dhabi Business Week will offer business people, innovators, and small businesses valuable insights on business growth from global leaders in different fields.
Luminaries announced include Marc Randolph, Founder and Former CEO of Netflix, Jo Malone, Founder of the self-titled British cosmetics company, Randi Zuckerberg, Former Director of Market Development and Spokesperson for Facebook, and Mo Gawdat, Former Chief Business Officer at Google X.
Also speaking including David Coulthard, Former motorsports racing driver and Clarence Seedorf, Former professional footballer and manager.
Other sessions featured include Magnus Olsson, Managing Director of Careem, and Elie Habib, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Anghami, discussing their journey of building a billion-dollar businesses in Careem, and Anghami, and offering valuable insights into entrepreneurship, innovation, and scaling a successful venture. Christine Tsai, Founder and CEO of Silicon Valley’s 500 Global will share her experiences in steering the growth of thousands of startups. Reflecting Abu Dhabi’s Falcon Economy growth, Dr Sara Sabry, the first female Arab astronaut to go to space, will hold a conversation titled How to Achieve the Impossible Dream.
His Excellency Shamis Ali Al Dhaheri, the Second Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), said: “This week promises to deliver extensive insights from some of the world’s biggest business leaders and influential figures that will help drive forward businesses across the emirate. The event truly reflects Abu Dhabi’s outstanding economic journey and immense growth opportunities.
“One of ADBW’s foundational pillars is to provide an opportunity for small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs to learn, connect, and network. This perfectly aligns with the emirate’s steadfast commitment to creating the best conditions to accelerate grow and foster an investment-friendly environment. The week will strengthen Abu Dhabi's business sector by promoting public-private partnerships and collaboration, achieving our mission to enhance our knowledge-based and diversified economy.”
Abu Dhabi Business Week will take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi).