Destination Greater Bay Area

Venue: The St. Regis Downtown Dubai

Join us for our international conference Destination Greater Bay Area set to take place on 31 October 2024 in Dubai.Through a selection of panellists and invited guests, this conference will have a focus on China and Middle East Opportunities, with particular emphasis on the Greater Bay Area.

The conference aims to bring together key business leaders and stakeholders from across Middle East and China and will provide a platform for cross-industry discussion among sector leaders.

The event will start with lunch and conclude with a networking drinks reception.

Please register your place at the event using the link above.

12:30 - 14:00
Registration & lunch

14:00 - 14:15
Welcome and introductions

14:15 - 14:.45
Opening remarks: Business opportunities for the UAE in China and the GBA

Speaker: Hadi Badri, CEO Dubai Economic Development Corp.

14:45 - 15:15 
Session 1: Business opportunities for the UAE in China and the GBA

Speaker: His Excellency Mr. Yiming Zhang. Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the United Arab Emirates

15:15 - 16:00 
Session 2: Revolutionising Finance: Cutting-Edge Fintech Innovations in the GBA and Middle East

Moderator: Kristi Swartz, Partner, Intellectual Property and Technology, Hong Kong, DLA Piper

Speakers:

• Nilmini Rubin, Chief Policy Officer, Hedera
• Syed Musheer Ahmed, Founder, FinStep Asia

16:00 - 16:15
Coffee break

16:15 - 16:45
Session 3: ESG Spotlight: UN Biodiversity Conference - Key take-aways for China/Middle East

16:45 - 17:30 
Session 4: Risks and practical tips for cross-border dispute resolution

Speakers:

• Andrew Mackenzie, Partner, Head of Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations, Middle East DLA Piper
• Ernest Yang, Partner, Co-Head of International Arbitration, Asia Pacific, DLA Piper

17:30 - 18:15 
Session 5: Middle East-GBA Business Synergies: 7th Tech Index Discussion

Unearthing the Middle East and GBA synergies. To what extend does the 7th Tech Index resonate between the Middle East and GBA: A discussion to explore to what extend the 7th Technology Index reinforces the global business between these two powerhouse regions.

Speakers:

• Mark O'Conor, Partner, Global Co-Chair, Technology Sector, United Kingdom, DLA Piper
• Paul Allen, Partner, Global Co-Chair, Intellectual Property and Technology, Middle East DLA Piper
• Susheela Rivers, Partner, Office Managing Partner, Hong Kong Head of Real Estate, Asia Pacific DLA Piper
• Horace Lam, Partner, Co-Head of IPT, Asia, Co-Country Managing Partner, China DLA Piper
• Saba Al Sultani, Partner, Head of Intellectual Property and Technology, Middle East DLA Piper

18:15 - 18:30
Close

18:30
Networking drinks

The St. Regis Downtown Dubai
Marasi Drive, Business Bay
Dubai
United Arab Emirates, 191984