Milken Institute Middle East and Africa Summit 2024 - Abu Dhabi | Milken Institute | 4 December 2024 | St. Regis Saadiyat Island, Al Saadiyat Island - Abu Dhabi - UAE

The global landscape is changing quickly, driven by rapid technological progress and an evolving geoeconomic environment. We are confronted with pressing issues such as climate change, public health crises, and energy insecurities. To navigate this complex environment, we must rely on groundbreaking solutions backed by sound policies and investments. As we adjust to these changes, enhanced cooperation across regions, disciplines, cultures, and communities is vital. Collaboration and a shared vision for the future are more imperative than ever, as the choices we make today will have a profound impact on the environments, economies, and societies of tomorrow.

This event are regions marked by a dynamic blend of technological innovation, geopolitical challenges, and burgeoning economic opportunities. In the Middle East, Gulf countries are driving advancements in sectors including artificial intelligence and renewable energy to boost economic diversification. However, the region continues to grapple with geopolitical realities and complex relationships with its neighbors. Africa, meanwhile, is experiencing a technological revolution, particularly in FinTech and mobile banking, driven by a youthful, entrepreneurial population. Nonetheless, nations across the continent face significant challenges, including political instability and ongoing security crises ranging from food and water scarcity to border disputes and domestic disruptions.

Despite these challenges, both regions present substantial economic potential, with significant investments in infrastructure and an increasing focus on sustainable development. We invite you to join us in the UAE to discover new ideas and innovations that pave the way for a more promising future.

The sixth annual Milken Institute Middle East and Africa Summit will center on the theme “Investing in a Shared Future.” This event will provide the premier platform for world-renowned thought leaders, senior executives, investors, government officials, and philanthropists to address the globe’s most pressing issues and collectively develop strategies to ensure meaningful and prosperous lives for all.

2024 Speakers

Adeshina Adewumi
CEO, Trade Lenda

Alok Agarwal
Senior Advisor, Reliance Industries Limited

Olugbenga (GB) Agboola
CEO and Founder, Flutterwave

Arpit Agrawal
Managing Partner and Head of Infrastructure, India and Middle East, Brookfield Holdings

Prem Akkaraju
CEO, Stability AI

Faisal Al Bannai
Secretary General, Advanced Technology Research Council

Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa Al Hammadi
Vice Chairman, The Department of Municipalities and Transport, Abu Dhabi

Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi
Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UAE

Dena Al Mansoori
Group Chief AI and Data Officer, e&

Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak
Managing Director and Group CEO, Mubadala Investment Company

Sameh Al Qubaisi
Group Head of Global Markets, First Abu Dhabi Bank

Majid Al Suwaidi
CEO, Altérra

Khalid Abdullah Al-Hussan
Group CEO, Saudi Tadawul Group

Bader Alkadi
Vice Minister of Sport, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Suliman Almazroua
CEO, National Industrial Development and Logistics Program

Ibrahim AlMubarak
Assistant Minister of Investment, Ministry of Investment, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Carmen Alonso
CEO Europe and Middle East, Patria Investments

Abdullah AlZamil
Managing Director, Zamil Private Office

Saed Arar
Head of Traditional Infrastructure, Mubadala Real Estate and Infrastructure

Jeffrey Aronson
Co-Founder and Managing Principal, Centerbridge Partners

Derrick Ashong
Founder and CEO, Take Back the Media (TBTM)

Talal Attieh
Co-Founder and General Partner, Steel Atlas

Bilal Baloch
Partner, Shorooq

Ben Barry
Senior Managing Director, Macquarie Asset Management

Veronica Bateman
Private Credit Strategist, Aksia

Lucie Berger
Ambassador of the EU to the United Arab Emirates

James Bethell
Member and Former Health Minister, House of Lords, UK Parliament

Franklin Bi
General Partner, Pantera Capital

Todd Boehly
CEO, Chairman and Co-Founder, Eldridge Industries

Sean Brehm
Chairman and CEO, CrowdPoint Technologies

Arthur Brooks
Parker Gilbert Montgomery Professor of the Practice of Public and Nonprofit Leadership, Harvard Kennedy School; Professor of Management Practice, Harvard Business School

Maazin Buhari
Associate, Business and Program Development, Milken Institute

Ron Cao
Founder, Sky9 Capital

Dan Carol
Senior Director, MI Finance, Milken Institute

Mathieu Chabran
Co-Founder, Tikehau Capital

Sandeep Chandak
Managing Director, Elham Credit Partners

Cliff Chau
Managing Partner, ewpartners

Angela Chitkara
Founder and CEO, US-India Corridor LLC

Shreyas Slater Chityala
Principal, Vedas Group and Elevate

Steven Ciobo
Head of Global Affairs and Engagement, Stonepeak; Milken Institute Asia Fellow

Leah Cotterill
CEO, Cigna Healthcare Middle East and Africa (outside KSA)

Raphaelle d'Ornano
CEO, D'Ornano + Co.

Laura Deal Lacey
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute International

Brian Deese
Institute Innovation Fellow, MIT; Former Director, White House National Economic Council

John Defterios
Visiting Professor of Business, NYU Abu Dhabi

Melvin Deng
CEO, QCP

Luigi Di Maio
EU Special Representative for the Gulf Region, European Union

Sue Donoghue
Arab Cluster CEO, DHL Global Forwarding; Vice-Chair, European Chamber of Commerce in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Mathew Douglass
CEO and Senior Managing Director, PGIM Private Capital

Badr Drissi
Chief Investment Officer, Ithmar Capital

Kate El-Hillow
President and Chief Investment Officer, Russell Investments

Helmy Eltoukhy
Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Guardant Health

Moses Eteku
Co-Founder and CEO, FarmPawa

Boris Eykher
Co-Founder and CEO, Open Mineral

Jorge Felippe
CEO, Almulla Capital

Jan-Marc Fergg
Managing Director, Global Head of Managed Solutions and ESG, HSBC

Brian Frank
Managing Partner, Declaration Partners LP

Mark Frayman
Managing Partner, Orion Industrial Ventures

Petra Freddi
Managing Director, Europe, Milken Institute

Eric Garcetti
Former Mayor of Los Angeles

Goodwin Gaw
Chairman and Managing Principal, Gaw Capital Partners

Carl Ge
Partner, Hillhouse; Co-Head, Rava Partners

Nikhil Goel
Chief Commercial Officer, Archer

Lawrence Golub
CEO, Golub Capital

Lauren Goodwin
Chief Market Strategist, New York Life Investments

Salah Goss
Financial Inclusion and Technology Expert

Michael Gross
Co-Founder, SLR Capital Partners

Sergio Gusmão Suchodolski
Executive Vice President, VR Investimentos; Milken Institute Senior Fellow

Samer Haj-Yehia
Of-Counsel, Herzog; Chairman, Nevo and ExBorder Investments

Mika Hajjar
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, P1 Ventures

Jamil Hallak
Chief Investment Officer, Riva Investment

Adel Hamaizia
Advisor, Milken Institute; Highbridge Advisory

Farzana Haque
Philanthropist, Board Member, Investor

Klaus Hommels
Founder and Chairman, Lakestar; Chairman, NATO Innovation Fund

Martin Horne
Global Head of Public Assets, Head of Barings Europe

Christian Horner
Principal, Red Bull Racing

Alexander Israel
Co-Founder and CEO, Metropolis

Kate Kallot
Founder and CEO, Amini

Matt Kaminski
Editor-at-Large, Politico

Antoun Karam
Managing Partner, Pearl Plaza

William Kelly
CEO, CAIA

Stephen J. Ketchum
Founder, CEO, and Chief Investment Officer, Sound Point Capital

Cameron Khosrowshahi
Managing Director, Investments, Prosper Africa

Conrad Kiechel
Executive Director, Global Programming and Events, Milken Institute

Wladimir Klitschko
Principal, Kliwla Family Office AG

Katie Koch
President and CEO, TCW

Spyros Kouvelis
Team Leader, EU-GCC Cooperation on Green Transition

Esther Krofah
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute Health

Gal Krubiner
CEO and Co-Founder, Pagaya

Mayowa Kuyoro
Partner, Head of Africa Financial Services Group and EEMA Fintech and Payments Practice, McKinsey & Company

Camilla Languille
Deputy CEO, Direct Investments Platform, Mubadala Investment Company

Andy Lapsa
Co-Founder and CEO, Stoke Space

Oskar Lewnowski
Founder and Group CEO, Orion Resource Partners

Erin Lubitz
Associate Director, Business and Program Development, Milken Institute

Sumant Mandal
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, March Capital

Mohamed Mansour
Chairman, Mansour Group

Yasseen Mansour
Chairman and Group CEO, Palm Hills Developments

Alexandre Mars
Founder and CEO, Epic Foundation, blisce/, and INFIИITE

Jonathan McClory
Partner, Sanctuary Counsel

Meghan McCormick
Co-Founder and CEO, Oze

Drew McKnight
Co-CEO, Fortress; Managing Partner and Co-Chief Investment Officer, Fortress Credit Funds

Nelly Mensah
Vice President, Digital Innovation, LVMH

Laura Merlini
Managing Director, EMEA, CAIA

David Metzner
Managing Partner, ACG Analytics

Andrew Milgram
Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner, Marblegate Asset Management

Michael Milken
Chairman, Milken Institute

Tony Minella
Co-Founder and President, Eldridge Industries

Eric Muli
CEO, Lipa Later Group

Dan Murphy
Anchor and Correspondent, CNBC

Emily Musil
Senior Director, Social Innovation, MI Philanthropy, Milken Institute

Abi Mustapha Maduakor
CEO, African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association

Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan
Minister of State for African Affairs, United Arab Emirates

Shahnawaz Nawabi
Chief Investment Officer, Shamal Holding

Sam Njuguna
CEO and Co-Founder, Chumz

Edward Norton
Actor; UN Goodwill Ambassador for Biodiversity, United Nations

Paul Oliver
Head, Private and Alternative Credit, Emirates Investment Authority

Ola Oyetayo
CEO and Co-Founder, Verto

Margaret O’Connor
Chairperson, Launch Africa

Çağatay Özdoğru
CEO, ESAS Holding

Eric Partlan
Chief Investment Officer, MassMutual Life Insurance Company

Rohan Patel
Senior Vice President, Engineering, Builder.ai

Caroline D. Pham
Commissioner, US Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Michael Piwowar
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute Finance

John B. Quinn
Executive Chairman and Founding Partner, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

Stephanie Rader
Global Co-Head of Alternatives Capital Formation, Goldman Sachs Asset Management

Kate Richard
CEO, Founder, and Co-Chief Investment Officer, Warwick Investment Group

British Robinson
Coordinator, Prosper Africa

Guadalupe Rodriguez
Chief Investment Officer, Talipot

Elizabeth Rossiello
CEO and Founder, AZA Finance

Michael Rothe
Founder and Co-CEO, Flow Global

Elie Saab Jr.
Group CEO, ELIE SAAB

Hazman Hilmi Sallahuddin
Chief Investment Officer, Kumpulan Wang Persaraan

Sarah Sandler
Executive Director, Business and Program Development, Milken Institute

Amanda Schlumpf
Associate Director, Business and Program Development, Milken Institute

Helmut Schuehsler
Chairman and CEO, TVM Capital Healthcare Partners

Alan Schwartz
Executive Chairman, Guggenheim Partners

Sahil Shah
Head of Investment Operations, RealFi, Input Output Global

Ashutosh Sharma
Head of Asia Investments, Growth, Naspers

Kanika Singh
Director, Innovative Finance, Milken Institute

Andre Soares
Chief, Office of the President, Inter-American Development Bank

Scott Spielvogel
Managing Partner, One Rock

David Steinbach
Global Chief Investment Officer, Hines

Melissa Stevens
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy

Anna Strillacci
Director, Business and Program Development, Milken Institute

Martina Strong
US Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates

Mubarak Sumaila
Founder and CEO, NylaBank

Louise Tabbiner
Senior Advisor, Middle East and North Africa, Milken Institute

Nael Teklehaimanot
Co-Founder and CEO, Chapa

Geetha Tharmaratnam
Chief Impact Investment Officer, WHO Foundation

Zia Uddin
President, Monroe Capital

Aminu Umar-Sadiq
Managing Director and CEO, Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA)

Nicole Valentine
Director, Finance, Milken Institute

Jeff Valliere
Executive Director of Strategy and Chief of Staff, Milken Institute

Mercedes Vela Monserrate
CEO, Global Climate Finance Centre (GCFC)

Grant Verstandig
Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Red Cell Partners

Orla Walsh
Managing Director, Europe Private Credit, Barings

Anne Walsh
Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer, Guggenheim Partners Investment Management

Andrew Weinberg
Founder and CEO, Brightstar Capital Partners

Bob Wilt
CEO, Ma’aden

Jihan Wu
Founder, Matrixport and Bitdeer

Sarah Yaseen
Associate Director, Business and Program Development, Milken Institute

2024 Sponsors

• Fortress
• Dubai Holding
• D E Shaw & Co
• Builder AI
• Brightstar
• Barings
• Aman Beverly Hills
• Guggenheim
• Golub Capital
• Goldman Sachs Asset Management
• Hill House
• Hines
• Input/Output
• Lake Star
• Monroe Capital
• Mubadala
• One Rock
• Orion
• Red Cell
• SLR Capital Partners
• Sound Point Capital
• PGIM Global Asset Management
• QCP
• Quinn Emanuel Trial Lawyers