Kuwait Top Entrepreneurs 2023 Forum, 15 March 2023
Kuwait
- Date
- 15 March 2023
- Venue
- Kuwait
- Format
- In person event
- Doors
- Registration and networking from 09:30
Overview
Overview
- Date
- 15 March 2023
- Venue
- Kuwait
- Format
- In person event
- Doors
- Registration and networking from 09:30
Kuwait Vision 2035 aspires to transform Kuwait into a financial and trade hub where the private sector leads the economy, creating competition and promoting production efficiency. Boosting innovation and technology developments require investments from both public & private sectors, but the key is to create connected ecosystems, integrated markets, and an inclusive environment for companies, citizens, and consumers alike.
Forbes Middle East in collaboration with AlQabas is hosting the Kuwait Top Entrepreneurs 2023 Forum on 15 March at American University of the Middle East, Kuwait. The event will bring together entrepreneurs and industry leaders to highlight the ways in which Kuwait is accelerating innovations focused towards creating a prosperous economy.
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Speakers
Agenda · 15 March 2023
Kuwait Top Entrepreneurs 2023 Forum
Opening and Keynote Address
Executive Director, Al Qabas, Nasser Al-Momen
Special Address
Events Director, Forbes Middle East, Shannon Norris
The FinTech Revolution: Reshaping Kuwait’s Financial Landscape
The Middle East is witnessing the disruptive potential of Fintech as governments try to diversify their economies by promoting innovation and technology. In this discussion, we will explore Kuwait’s key fintech trends and developments in areas including payments, insurtech, wealthtech, cybersecurity, blockchain, and cryptocurrency.Group General Manager, Consumer & Digital Banking, National Bank of Kuwait, Mohammed Khaled Al-OthmanGroup SVP & Managing Director Kuwait, Tap Payments, Faisal Al HarounGroup CEO, MyFatoorah, Faisal AlMeshalModerator: Assistant Professor in Economics, American University of the Middle East, Fadia Al Hajj
Kuwait’s E-Commerce Outlook: Delivering Intelligent, Connected, and Personalized Experiences
The new normal shifted shopping trends causing brick-and-mortar retailers to readjust their strategies to meet the changing needs of customers while ensuring their safety. As a result, traditional retailers started adopting digital platforms while existing e-commerce players have had to adapt to increased traffic and competition. The discussion will gather leading experts from Kuwait’s promising e-commerce sector to discuss how they navigated the shift in buying patterns to stay relevant, re-energized their digital capabilities, and how technology aided them in their endeavours.Co-founder and CEO , JustClean, Athbi AleneziCo-founder and CEO , Raha, Saleh Mohammed AlTunaibModerator: Director, Head of Management Consulting & Technology Advisory, KPMG Kuwait, Majid Makk.
Creating a Globally Relevant Marketplace: Enabling Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Economies today are adopting digital strategies as part the national development plan by embracing dynamic technologies centered around the vision for positive growth and a better future for citizens. The discussion will highlight strategic insights from established leaders on the importance of fostering entrepreneurship, fueled by innovations and how digitization can create an integrated, seamless and impactful future for generations to come.Chief Executive Officer, Ottu, Talal AlAwadhiAssociate, Faith Capital, Mohammed AlMunifiModerator: Board Member of the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, Kuwait, and Entrepreneur, Mohammed Sadeq Al Qattan
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