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5/16/24, 9:46 AM Second edition of 'Investopia Europe' kicks off in Milan
Second edition of 'Investopia Europe' kicks off in Milan

12 May 2024 ANI
Abu Dhabi, May 11

nvestopia, a global ecosystem initiated by the UAE Government, launched its second edition of Investopia Europe, part
I of the Investopia Global Talks series, at Palazzo Mezzanotte, the historic headquarters of the Italian Stock Exchange in
Milan.

The aim was to formulate a new vision for stimulating investment in tourism, hospitality, aviation, the creative economy,
entrepreneurship, small and medium-sized enterprises, and sustainability.

This event also aimed to explore the latest global trends in expanding business operations into new markets to attract investments
and modern financing trends in European markets, with a focus on new and sustainable economic sectors.

The event was held in collaboration with EFG Consulting and sponsored by the leading Italian banking group Intesa Sanpaolo.

The event was attended by Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia, Adolfo Urso, Italian
Minister of Industry, Daniela Santanche, Italian Minister of Tourism, Silvio Schembri, Minister of Economy, Investments, and Strategic
Projects, George Papandreou, Minister of Energy, Trade, and Industry in Cyprus, Abdulla Ali Al Saboosi, Ambassador of the UAE to
Italy, Marco Zanni, Member of the European Parliament, Dr. Jean Fares, CEO of Investopia, Professor Giovanni Bozzetti, CEO of
EFG Consulting, Carlo Messina, CEO of Intesa Sanpaolo Italian banking group, and Stefano Parisi, Head of Retail and SME Banking
Services at Intesa Sanpaolo Italian banking group.

The event attracted more than 50 speakers and 700 participants, including leaders, officials, CEOs, businessmen, experts, decision-
makers, entrepreneurs, and representatives from a wide range of companies and financial institutions in the UAE, Italy, Malta,
Cyprus, and Portugal.

The UAE delegation participating in the second edition of "Investopia Europe" included representatives from over 50 companies from
the UAE.

Bin Touq stated that Investopia Global Talks have succeeded over the past three years in bringing together visionaries, leaders,
investors, and the most ambitious entrepreneurs at the local, regional, and global levels under one umbrella to generate innovative
ideas and create global investment opportunities in new economic sectors.

This is to create an attractive economic climate and open a new investment gateway for business communities, major companies,
and financial, industrial, and technological institutions.

He added that Investopia Global Talks creates promising economic opportunities for the Emirati and European business communities
and enhance the country's attractiveness for Italian and European investments in new economic sectors.

Choosing Milan, the Italian trade capital, to host Investopia Global Talks for two consecutive years reaffirms the importance of the
Italian business community as a significant partner in the business and investment sectors in the UAE.

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