The conference is a platform for influential voices including heads of nations, technology leaders, political statesmen, financial experts, economic decision makers and celebrities that are shaping industries globally. The expertise at the ABIC (Arab Businessmen and Investors Conference) will not only enrich those attending with their experiences and knowledge on IR 4.0 but also bring to the table a global perspective on the future of manufacturing, business, environment, people and nations.
Under the auspices of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain, Bahrain has been chosen as the destination for the esteemed 18th Arab Businessmen and Investors Conference (ABIC) and the 3rd edition of the World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum 2019 (WEIF 2019). With the slogan: “4th Industrial Revolution: Shaping the future – Digital disruptions for a better tomorrow”, the events will be held in parallel and run concurrently in the Kingdom of Bahrain from November 11 to 13th 2019.
Organized and supported by the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Union of Arab Chambers, Arab League, The Arab Investment and Export Credit Guarantee Corporation and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO ITPO Bahrain), this edition of the Arab Businessmen and Investors Conference will represent an Arab economic and investment gathering to lead the investment in the 4th Industrial Revolution and digital innovation in Arab countries in this field.
THE MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE 18TH ARAB BUSINESSMEN AND INVESTORS CONFERENCE ABIC ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Drive investment in entrepreneurship and innovation in the digital revolution in the Arab world, and to enhance the regulatory cooperation between the Arab countries in this field.
Highlight opportunities and challenges of the 4th Industrial Revolution to key stakeholders from the private and public sectors.
Understand the need to move ahead and align with global developments and disruptive innovations which are driving major breakthroughs across many industries and sectors.
Empower the audience with the knowhow needed to effectively be part of the transformation that Industry 4.0 is bringing and emphasize on the need to embrace technological innovation as a means of fostering entrepreneurship and productivity.
World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum 2019
The 3rd edition of the World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum 2019 (WEIF 2019) will be held in the Kingdom of Bahrain concurrently with the 18th Arab Businessmen and Investors Conference between November 12 to 13, 2019. The event is organized by UNIDO ITPO Bahrain, in partnership with the Union of Arab Chambers and the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
In line with the success achieved during the previous versions of WEIF; this year’s main theme is “Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals through Entrepreneurship & Innovation” but with special focus on “Investing in the 4th Industrial Revolution in a Digital Economy”.
WEIF 2019 will highlight and promote the role of impactful investment and innovation towards economic development and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Discussions will also focus on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead of developing countries, particularly in the Middle East, North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa, in attaining these goals.
