Fireside Chat // Defining the Next Chapter: Financing, Governance & Policy and the Road to Resilience

08 Dec 2025
Auditorium
Main Stage
  • What lessons can be drawn from these flagship projects and national strategies? Where do critical gaps remain, and how can models evolve to sustain momentum and long-term impact?
  • How can the region as a hub for capital, foster breakthrough innovation and support long-term, inclusive economic growth? What role can local capital play in attracting international private investment and amplifying the region’s global competitiveness?
  • What policy changes are needed to unlock innovation potential? What regulations are hindering progress and what incentives are needed to drive sustainable growth and competitiveness?
Chairperson
Wassim Beaineh
Wassim Beaineh, Manager International Cooperation MENA - WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITY & RESEARCH
Speakers
Suresh Vaidhyanathan
Suresh Vaidhyanathan, Senior Advisor - Middle East & Africa - FORWARD FOODING
Yazeed Alshammari
Yazeed Alshammari, Sedrah Program Director - MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, WATER AND AGRICULTURE