KUALA LUMPUR: The 28th annual World Investment Conference (WIC) is taking place in Riyadh for three days until November 27, gathering global leaders in investment, government, and international organizations. Held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin AbdulAziz Al Saud, WIC is organized by the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) and Invest Saudi, exploring the theme ‘Harnessing Digital Transformation and Sustainable Growth: Scaling Investment Opportunities’.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, this year’s World Investment Conference in Riyadh serves as a platform for sharing Saudi Arabia’s strategic vision with international partners and highlights its status as a reliable partner for sustainable economic growth. Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment, Khalid Al-Falih, expressed anticipation in welcoming global investment leaders to forge partnerships that will benefit both the Kingdom and global economies.
Key highlights of WIC
2024 include a range of conference tracks, such as high-level government dialogues, insightful sessions on technology, sustainability, and economic cooperation, as well as practical masterclasses for investment professionals. A dedicated entrepreneurship track emphasizes the transformative role of startups and innovators, while exclusive matchmaking sessions facilitate strategic partnerships between investors, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and potential collaborators.
Participants will also have the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Investment Promotion Agencies through the Awards Track, which honors innovation and excellence in investment facilitation. This year’s WIC promises to be a pivotal forum aligned with global investment drivers, including the disruptive influence of technology and artificial intelligence, global supply chain resilience, and energy transition towards sustainability.
With its focus on scaling investment opportunities, WIC 2024 is designed to empower attendees with
the tools, knowledge, and connections necessary to drive meaningful economic impact.