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4/10/25, 4:41 PM AIM Congress 2025 kicks off in Abu Dhabi on Monday with 20,000 participants
The discussion will also cover startup financing strategies and exit plans, as well as the approaches
taken by startups and investors in this space. It examines how a well-crafted exit strategy—whether
through mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings (IPOs), or strategic partnerships—can
maximize returns for investors and founders.

Key sessions within the Startups and Unicorns track include "European Unicorn Sessions: Restoring
Investment Valuations to an Upward Trajectory," "Growth Strategies for Agri-Tech Startups,"
"Entrepreneurs' Mental Health: Challenges and Opportunities," and "The Thriving Startup Ecosystem in
the MENA Region."

Participants will also explore the crucial role of leadership in startup success, identifying the key traits of
successful startup leaders, alongside discussions on technological advancements and the latest
developments in the startup ecosystem.

The Future Cities portfolio will focus on the role of technology investments in smart urban development.
The Leaders' Panel, titled "The Next Horizon – Building Smart Cities through Technology Investment

Strategies," will bring together experts from various sectors to discuss how advanced technologies such
as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and smart infrastructure are shaping future
cities. Thus, the strategies required to make them more sustainable and inclusive. Key topics in the
Future Cities track include "The Future Architect: Reimagining Cities for the Next Generations," "The

Real Estate Revolution and the Role of PropTech in Urban Housing," "Digital Twins: Reshaping Urban
Planning Through Virtual Worlds," and "Mobility Systems 2030."

Panel discussions will be led by investment community leaders and experts, delving into the core
portfolios of the AIM Congress, including Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Global Trade, Startups and
Unicorns, Future Cities, Future of Finance, Global Manufacturing, Digital Economy and Entrepreneurs.