08:00 am - 09:00 am | Guests arrivals
Registration Team
GED Council Team
🌍 Our Registration Team is Ready to Welcome the World!
Get ready for a seamless experience at the GED Summit! Our dedicated registration team is excited to welcome participants from around the globe with warm hospitality, efficient service, and all the information you need to make your summit experience unforgettable. Whether you’re arriving in person or joining virtually, we’re here to support every step of your journey. Let the connections begin!
09:00 am - 09:25 am | Building Resilient Supply Chains
Session Overview
Experts will explore how economies can create more resilient and sustainable supply chains, focusing on diversification, risk management, and global cooperation in the face of disruptions like pandemics and geopolitical tensions.
Speaker
Internationally experienced bold Leader with exceptional aptitude for envisioning and implementing value creation strategies (AI, Blockchain and Emerging Technologies in Procurement Transformation) to improve operational efficiencies, reduce costs, generate revenues and heighten employee and customer satisfaction. Collaborative leader, influencer and strategic problem-solver with a remarkable ability to carry out complex negotiations by building strong and trusting relationships with all stakeholders.
Renowned for displaying the utmost integrity, diplomacy and respect in confidential situations. I believe discipline prevails over intelligence. It’s important to be talented but more important to practice self-mastery – when tasks are reliably, consistently and carried out, success follows. Expertise in the following markets: UAE, KSA, Morocco, China, Malaysia, South-Korea, Canada & USA.
Zouhair Lahlou
Main Stage
09:30 am - 10:10 am | Tech-Driven Diversification: Turning Disruption into Economic Opportunity
Session Overview
Speaker
Main Stage
This session will delve into how technological advancements such as automation, digital platforms, and AI are transforming traditional industries, providing new pathways for economic growth and diversification.
10:10 am - 10:50 am | Overcoming international trade and investment barriers
Session Overview
Panelists will discuss the various barriers that hinder trade and investment, such as regulatory hurdles and market entry challenges, and propose solutions to create a more open and equitable global market.
Speaker
Ms. Opeyemi Abebe is an Adviser and Head of the Trade Competitiveness Section in the Trade Oceans and Natural Resources Directorate of the Commonwealth Secretariat where she leads a team of Trade and Investment Advisers to provide technical assistance to member countries on trade competitiveness issues for improving their supply capacities to secure sustainable market access for priority exports and develop strategies for export and investment expansion and diversification working in over 20 Africa, Asia, Caribbean and, Pacific countries in the Commonwealth.
She previously served as a Trade Commissioner for Canada with the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and International Development (DFATD) to support Canadian Business interest in Nigeria and has led previous projects funded by DFID, World Bank and USAID on diverse trade and investment topics. She holds a LL.M in International Trade and Investment Law and has a Doctoral degree in view.
Opeyemi Abebe
Main Stage
10:50 am - 11:00 am | Coffee Break
Coffee Break
Join us for a refreshing lunch break, where you can recharge, network, and connect with fellow attendees in a relaxed environment. Take this opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss key topics, and enjoy a variety of meal options provided on-site.
Whether you’re looking to relax or continue conversations from the sessions, this break offers the perfect time to refresh before diving back into the day’s activities.
11:00 am - 11:25 am | Fireside Chat
Session Overview
An informal chat with experts on a pressing issue, offering practical advice and in-depth analysis of global economic challenges and opportunities.
11:30 am - 12:10 pm | The Impact of Migration on Economic Diversification
Session Overview
This session will examine how migration influences economic diversification, both in host countries and in the economies migrants come from, as well as the opportunities and challenges of managing migration flows.
Main Stage
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm | Breaking Down Barriers: Policy Strategies for Economic Diversification and Market Entry
Session Overview
Main Stage
Policy makers and business leaders will discuss how effective public policies can help businesses break into new markets, diversify economies, and foster inclusive growth.
12:45 pm - 01:30 pm | Lunch Break
Lunch Break
Join us for a refreshing lunch break, where you can recharge, network, and connect with fellow attendees in a relaxed environment. Take this opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss key topics, and enjoy a variety of meal options provided on-site.
Whether you’re looking to relax or continue conversations from the sessions, this break offers the perfect time to refresh before diving back into the day’s activities.
01:30 pm - 01:55 pm | Fun Activity
Recreational Activity
Get ready for a unique experience full of excitement, creativity, and surprises! This activity will allow you to explore new ideas, connect with inspiring people, and create unforgettable moments while challenging yourself to think differently. Come and be part of an experience that combines learning, fun, and collaboration, all in one space. You won’t want to miss it!
02:00 pm - 03:00 pm | The Workforce of Tomorrow: Upskilling for an Inclusive & Competitive Economy
Session Overview
Main Stage
This session will focus on how countries and businesses can upskill their workforces, ensuring that all workers are prepared for the new demands of an evolving economy, with an emphasis on inclusivity.
03:05 pm - 03:45 pm | Expanding access to financing for SMEs, startups, and non-traditional sectors.
Session Overview
Experts will discuss how to improve financing access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), startups, and emerging industries, including non-traditional sectors such as green technologies or social enterprises.
Main Stage
03:45 pm - 04:00 pm | Coffee Break
Break & Networking
Join us for a refreshing lunch break, where you can recharge, network, and connect with fellow attendees in a relaxed environment. Take this opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss key topics, and enjoy a variety of meal options provided on-site.
Whether you’re looking to relax or continue conversations from the sessions, this break offers the perfect time to refresh before diving back into the day’s activities.
04:00 pm - 04:45 pm | Keynote Address
Session Overview
Main Stage
A final keynote to wrap up the summit, providing a reflection on the key takeaways and future directions for global economic diversification.
04:50 pm - 05:20 pm | Fireside Chat
Session Overview
A final informal conversation with industry leaders on the future of economic diversification, leadership, and policy.
