Conference agenda 2016

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When tech kills your business Old jobs and businesses are disappearing, while new ones are being created. Is this affecting your business? How will you deal with it and adapt to new realities? Economic Diversification As the region moves away from oil, there are strong indications of the disintegration of old business models. What will be the effects on businesses in the next few years? Is there a risk-proof business model? ADAPTING TO THE END OF the AMERICAN UMBRELLA The United States has taken a few steps back from this region. Will this leave a strong void? Who will fill the vacuum? Russia? How will this affect the businesses in the region? ANTI-CORRUPTION & TRANSPARENCY Session in partnership with Pearl Initiative One of the biggest hurdles is achieving good corporate governance. Where should we start? Are the problems identified? What are the perks of finding good corporate governance solutions? CYBERSECURITY As the world gets more and more connected, the risks of attacks resulting in financial and data loss are increasing. Is there an iron wall? How to deal with the increasing costs of cybercrime? THE ASPIRATIONS OF YOUTH With more than 100 million youth, the Middle East and the GCC region have a reserve of human energy that can help them transform for the better. How can the government and the private sector help unleash this energy and focus it on initiatives that will create jobs and transform the region? WOMEN IN BOARDROOMS Session in partnership with Pearl Initiative Under-represented in the region's job market, it's high time women professionals are recognized. Women in boardrooms bring the point of view of almost 50 percent of your consumers. What can companies do to create women business leaders of the future? How can businesses keep up with the changes? Should there be women leadership training? EDUCATION AND TALENT With the increasing digital components in business and the rise of Artificial Intelligence, the future of jobs looks challenging, yet full of opportunities. How can businesses help to create the workforce of the future? Are more tie-ups with educational institutes needed? What can be done to infuse scientific spirit into the young population of the region? VAT & ITS impact Subsidies are the past and taxes are the future of the GCC. How will this affect your consumers? How tax-ready is your company? What we can learn from other markets? What legal know-how is required?

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