Autumn Panel & Mixer: Bridging KSA, MENA, UK & Europe – Tech, Innovation & Cross Border Investment Opportunities

Saudi Arabia is one of the world's fastest-changing economies, and Vision 2030 is opening new opportunities for UK businesses and investors.

On Wednesday 11 November, Saudi Global Network and Currencies Direct bring together investors, financial professionals and business leaders at 1 Canada Square to explore where these opportunities lie, which sectors are attracting investment, and how businesses and investors can navigate an age of economic volatility.

The panel will feature five distinguished speakers bringing perspectives across international trade, investment, private capital, technology and financial services:

Abdeslam El-Idrissi, Founder and CEO of UKMENA, and former Acting CEO and Secretary General of the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce, with extensive experience in international trade, investment and business diplomacy.

Saeed Soheily, CFO and Finance Director, with experience in fintech, payments, scaling venture-backed businesses and emerging markets.

Adam Bouzelmat, Founder of Atlasstone Holding, bringing experience in private capital, credit and special situations across EMEA and MENA.

Katharina Dolka, CEO of StellarOne, specialising in strategy and investment advisory in the technology sector.

Jack Wiles, Head of Sales UK & France at Currencies Direct, sharing insights into international payments and cross-border financial services.

Moderated by Manal Adham, Founder of Saudi Global Network.

Following the discussion, the evening continues with networking over Saudi light bites prepared by a Saudi chef from The Saudi Pantry.

Dress code: Business attire.

Programme

18:00–18:50 | Registration and networking

18:50–19:00 | Opening remarks

19:00–19:45 | Panel discussion

19:45–20:00 | Questions and answers

20:00–20:05 | Closing remarks

20:05–22:00 | Networking and Saudi light bites by The Saudi Pantry

Speakers

Abdeslam El-IdrissiFounder & CEO, UKMENA | International Trade and Investment Expert

Saeed SoheilyCFO / Finance Director | Fintech and Emerging Markets

Adam BouzelmatFounder, Atlasstone Holding | Private Capital and Special Situations

Katharina DolkaCEO, StellarOne | Technology Strategy and Investment Advisory

Jack WilesHead of Sales UK & France, Currencies Direct

Organised by Saudi Global Network, in partnership with Currencies Direct.

Saudi Global Network connects people, ideas, investment and opportunities between Saudi Arabia and the UK.

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