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12/28/24, 7:15 PM AIM Congress announces details of its 14th edition | Emirates News Agency
UAE’s position as a global destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, an international hub for trade

and business, and a model for the positive impact of foreign investments – both inbound and outbound – in
driving comprehensive development and sustainable growth.

This came in the press conference held this morning, Monday, at the Emirates News Agency (WAM) theatre in

Abu Dhabi, to announce the partners of the 14th edition of AIM Congress 2025 along with a number of key
stakeholders, government officials, ambassadors, international organisation representatives, and local and

global media.
AIM Congress 2025 aims to attract more than 25,000 prominent figures from 180 countries around the world,

with the participation of 1,500 artificial intelligence companies and 500 startups. The event is expected to

feature over 1,000 speakers in more than 350 discussion sessions.
Further, AIM Congress 2025 highlights the collaborative efforts that have enhanced its success for over a

decade, through its long-term strategic partnerships with over 330 partners from reputable institutions,

companies, and organisations from all over the world.
The event will discuss 8 key themes: Foreign Direct Investment, Global Trade, Startups and Unicorns, Future

Cities, Future Finance, Global Manufacturing, Digital Economy, and Entrepreneurs.

The organising committee of the event have introduced two new themes on Global Trade and Global
Manufacturing due to their growing importance for emerging economies and the changing priorities of the

global investment community. This ensures that discussions cover all sectors and the latest trends and
developments in the global investment landscape, addressing current and future challenges to stimulate and

attract global investments while maintaining sustainability standards and employing advanced technologies,

which contributes to a balanced, prosperous, and sustainable global economy.
The themes of AIM Congress 2025 cover various sectors, including smart agriculture, energy, infrastructure,

finance and capital markets, information and communication technology, industry, medical tourism,
biotechnology, medical technology, pharmaceuticals, international trade, logistics and transport, water

technology, tourism, and education.

The Global Trade theme, under the slogan "Digitizing the International Trade & the Sustainability and
Transparency of Global Supply Chains," will explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities

associated with it, aiming for a comprehensive understanding of the global investment landscape and

developing actionable strategies to harness the potential of foreign direct investment and international trade to
drive economic growth and attract more investments.

The Global Manufacturing theme, under the slogan "From 4.0 to 5.0: Leveraging Industry & Bringing

Advanced Factories to Life," will focus on transforming manufacturing ecosystems, enhancing product
innovation, operational efficiency, and sustainability, contributing to business resilience, fostering innovation,

and creating new economic opportunities, as well as improving the quality of life by providing solutions that
meet consumer needs faster and more efficiently.

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