Shaping a $300 Billion Future

The Gulf region is at a crossroads in AI adoption, making rapid local advancements like the Falcon model, while also embracing global tech giants like Microsoft.

Forecasts suggest that AI could inject over $300 billion into the Middle East’s GDP by 2031, making the Gulf a major international innovation hub.

This unique positioning opens the aperture for a dialogue about how artificial intelligence can be developed to ensure a win-win for global and local partners, fostering economic growth, environmental sustainability, and societal progress.

When

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Doors Open: 5:15 p.m.

Programming & Reception: 5:35 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CET

Where

Semafor Haus at The Grandhotel Belvédère

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Speakers

Matthew Prince

CEO, Cloudflare

Ali Osman

Chief Investment Officer, Technology, MGX 

Marc Antaki

Deputy Chief Strategy and Risk Officer, Mubadala Investment Company

Sabastian Niles

President and Chief Legal Officer, Salesforce 

Moderators

Reed Albergotti

Technology Editor, Semafor

Justin B. Smith

Co-Founder & CEO, Semafor