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MEETINGS & NETWORKING

No other event will gather senior decision-makers from all of your key capital markets clients & prospects together in 1 location, so that you can host countless meetings to accelerate deals/win new business in 1 place.

We attract the most important local & international stakeholders from across the region so that you can expand business in these markets without the usual time and travel costs.
Our dedicated meetings concierge team pre-arrange and schedule targeted sponsor meetings, so that our sponsors are able to get in front of their clients and partners to: establish relationships, improve connectivity, discuss business, and deliver demonstrable return on investment.

EXPERT MARKET INSIGHTS:

Hear Saudi Arabia's financial leaders speak on how they are navigating the current economic climate, share their expectations for the year ahead and answer your questions, live. This event brings together local and international investors, advisors and government officials to discuss the development, opportunities and challenges of the Kingdom’s capital markets, making it a “must attend” for the market.

WE ARE THE ONLY EVENT TO:

Gather over 650 senior capital market leaders to connect and do business in one location
Bring public & private buyers & sellers together to conduct business, sign deals and shape future financing strategies

Deliver deal-driven content from regional & international market players

Focus on ESG content and attract senior ESG decision-makers to drive sustainable finance across the continent

Provide a bird's eye view of the Saudi Arabian market for the local and international community

BENEFITS OF SPONSORING:

PRE-ARRANGE MEETINGS: Our dedicated meetings concierge team pre-arrange and schedule targeted sponsor meetings.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES: access 650+ senior capital markets decision-makers in 1 location at 1 time.
ACCELERATE DEALS: senior stakeholders from your clients are attending to move deals along with current partners.
WIN NEW BUSINESS: your prospects are proactively seeking out new business partners.
COMPARE EXPERT MARKET INSIGHTS: understand how market leaders are dealing with increasing inflation & issuance difficulties resulting from the current economic backdrop.

2024 AGENDA:

6th February 2024

08:00	Registration and networking Session ends: 08:55
08:55	Recitation of the Qu’ran and chairperson’s opening remarks Session ends: 09:00
09:00	Keynote Interview: An insight into Saudi Arabia’s funding landscape & economic growth From local to global champion: What role does the Public Investment Fund play in transforming & developing Saudi Arabia’s economy? What is the strategic vision for leveraging funding capacity in the Kingdom? How does Saudi Arabia aim to ensure long-term sustainability through it’s funding strategies? What role do regional and international banks play in enhancing the capacity of funding? How does it influence the Kingdom’s economic landscape? How has the Public Investment Fund become a driving force in allocating funds to key sectors? Moderator Chief Executive Officer Speaker Senior Director, Head of Financial Institutions & Investor Relations Session ends: 09:15
09:15	Fireside Chat with Mr. Yazeed Al-Demaigi, Deputy of Strategy, Research & International Relations, Capital Market Authority How has Saudi Arabia's capital market transformed under Vision 2030? What are the key factors driving the growth of Saudi Arabia's capital market? How is Saudi Arabia promoting ESG practices in its capital market? Moderator Managing Director Speaker Deputy of Strategy, Research & International Relations Session ends: 09:30
09:30	C-Suite Roundtable: A top-down perspective from industry leaders on growth and risks for the year ahead Growth and CAPEX locally, regionally and internationally: Where will the opportunities come? M&A, outbound investment, and diversification: Scanning sectors, industries, geographies Funding requirements and investment needs: How much capital is needed? How much will be raised? Where and under what circumstances? Risks – real, perceived and expectations: What is front-of-mind for those running and managing Saudi Arabia’s leading businesses? Moderator Head of Leveraged & Acquisition Finance Speakers Chief Financial Officer Global Head of Debt Capital Markets Chief Financial Officer Session ends: 10:15
10:15	Global macro headwinds vs. regional growth: How will Saudi Arabia’s economy perform relative to the rest of the world? Fiscal and monetary policy, GDP growth, inflation and commodity prices: Global outlook, GCC outlook, Saudi outlook What are the potential shocks that could impact Saudi Arabia’s economic performance in 2024? Will the inclusion of Saudi Arabia and other oil-producing countries into BRICS have a positive impact on growth? Economic diversification and attracting FDI: Update on the government’s initiatives and updates for plans ahead Moderator Head of Corporates, Middle East and Africa, Analytics Speakers Chief Economist Chief Financial Officer Session ends: 10:55
10:55	How are financial institutions managing their capital & funding as liquidity conditions evolve? How is rising inflation and interest rates impacting Saudi Arabia’s banking sector? How liquid are the banks? Cost (and sources) of capital: How are banks managing their capital, funding and optimising their balance sheets? Managing risk: How and when to hedge Funding and investment: Where do banks see opportunities to lend and invest? Where are the routes to access competitively priced pools of capital? Is the rise of fintech disrupting the traditional banking sector, or can it support the banking sector to boosting liquidity and greater access to capital? Moderator Executive Director, Debt Capital Markets Speakers Director, Debt Capital Markets MENA Vice President – Senior Credit Officer Senior Executive Director - Treasurer Partner Head of Financial Institutions & SWFs, Middle East Coverage Head of EMTN Session ends: 11:40
11:40	Networking break Session ends: 12:05
12:05	From secured to unsecured funding to project bonds: How can Saudi Arabia’s project companies navigate their way through the loan and capital markets Project pipelines, rising cost of borrowing, availability of project financing: What are the bottlenecks? Transitioning from project finance structures to unsecured loans: How can project companies restructure to access new capital on an unsecured basis? Local banks vs. regional banks vs. international banks and international investors: Which lenders and partners are best placed to support projects at which phase? Planning, structuring and accessing capital markets and project bonds: How can project companies take a proactive approach to moving from secured loans to capital markets? Manifesting Vision 2030: Bringing projects together with private sector investment, green finance and capital markets Moderator Head of Emerging Market Corporate Debt Speakers Partner, Project & Infrastructure Finance Managing Director and Co Head of Investment Banking Senior Adviser Director, Infrastructure & Project Finance Ratings Country Head for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain & Jordan Session ends: 12:50
12:50	Local, regional or international: Who is underwriting, structuring and syndicating loans in and out of Saudi Arabia? SAR vs. USD: Who is lending? How much more capacity do they have? Who are the new lenders looking for assets? Local banks, regional banks and international banks: Which banks are looking to play lead and supporting roles? Underwriting capability and structures: What size and tenor can borrowers’ secure and on what terms? How are lenders and borrowers working together to underwrite loans with ESG principles? Who can and who can’t: Which sectors are banks comfortable lending to? Moderator Head of Sustainable, Asset & Project Finance Speakers Syndications & Loans Distribution Director, Loan Syndication, Sales & Distribution Chief Financial Officer Associate Director - Treasury General Manager – Capital Management Session ends: 13:40
13:40	Networking lunch Session ends: 14:35
14:35	Finding value in fixed income markets: How do investors plan to make returns buying and trading Saudi Arabia credit? Where does Saudi Arabian credit sit within an international investor’s portfolio? How does it compare to GCC & EM credit? To what extent is there a divergence in issuer vs. investor expectation of debt pricing? How has Russia’s exclusion from the EM index and the potential inclusion of Saudi Arabia into BRICS positively influenced the allocation strategy of an EM manager? What specific credits have they shifted their focus towards now? To what extent are local regulations impacting international participation? What are investors looking for? ESG investing within the Kingdom: Who is financing Saudi’s innovative projects? What are investors’ expectations for ESG transparency? Moderator Functional Head of Emerging Markets Corporates Speakers Portfolio Manager, Corporate Credit Funds Head of Investments & Debt Capital Markets Chief Investment Officer, Global Sukuk and MENA Fixed Income Director – Head of MENA Flow Sales Session ends: 15:15
15:15	Paving the path for Saudi Arabia’s IPO resurgence Identifying the powerhouse sectors driving Saudi Arabia’s IPO renaissance Case studies: Navigating the complex journey from private to public Curb your enthusiasm: What’s stopping corporates from seizing the opportunity to tap the market? SMEs & tech innovators: What opportunities lie ahead? Bridging the divide: Local vs. Global investor perspectives How can companies and regulators promote investor confidence and attract international investment? Moderator Head of Investment Banking Speakers Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer EMEA Chief Revenue Officer Managing Director Equity Capital Markets Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Session ends: 16:15
16:15	How Saudi issuers are evolving their ESG strategies to attract investment How does Saudi Arabia’s existing ESG framework differ from global/UNPRI ESG standards? What are they key gaps and areas of misalignment between Saudi regulations and global ESG expectations? How can regulatory consistency be achieved while respecting the unique cultural and economic factors of Saudi Arabia? To what extent does (mis)-alignment impact Saudi Arabia’s ability to attract foreign investment? How can corporates communicate their ESG efforts to international investors to build trust, confidence and ultimately investment? How can corporates improve governance, transparency, board diversity and shareholder rights to attract international investors? Are there best practices for fostering collaboration and partnerships with global ESG-focused investors? Moderator Co-Head of Sustainable Finance EMEA Speakers Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer Head of Sustainable Finance Chief Financial Officer Head of Sustainability & ESG Session ends: 16:45
16:45	Mid-market funding and debt capital markets: How corporates can restructure their capital structures to issue sukuk From stressed to stress-free: How private companies with cashflow issues can restructure balance sheets and capital structure to roll-over bank funding to the capital markets Testing the model: How recent legislative changes are attracting new investors to Saudi Arabia’s sukuk and debt capital markets Public vs. privately placed: Why Saudi Arabia’s sukuk market is opening up to CMA-registered publicly placed sukuk now Covenants, security over accounts and assets: How to structure the right deal for the right scenario What role do credit ratings play in the sukuk market? How can the Kingdom improve the rating process to attract more investors? Moderator Partner Speakers Group Treasury Director Head of Debt Capital Markets Senior Director, Investment Banking Chief Executive Officer Session ends: 17:25
17:25	Chairperson’s closing remarks and close of conference

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Our customers utilise the 1-2-1 Meetings Concierge Service to secure face time with the most sought-after attendees at our events. The service allows you to schedule meetings pre-event, ahead of anyone else, helping you build relationships with active issuers, borrowers, investors & financiers.

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WHY DOES YOUR INDUSTRY PARTICIPATE?

Regional Banks/DFIs

To institutionalise relationships and grow their revenue with existing clients
To return to the office with high quality new business contacts and leads
To meet the issuers and borrowers from across the continent in one trip
To develop investor relations and effectively communicate their bank’s highlights/investment propositions to appropriate, senior decision-makers that otherwise would not have been easily accessible or in one place at one time

International Banks/DFIs

To meet the most credible and reputable private and public issuers and borrowers from across the continent
To accelerate deals with current partners
To establish high-quality business connections with prospects
To connect with multinational corporates interested in establishing/growing operations in their geographies

Regional Law Firms

To stand out from competitors and ensure that they are viewed as the top law firm in their geography
To hold meetings with international law firms who can bring them in as regional law firm partners on deals
To meet senior decision-makers from key local and international corporates, sovereigns, investors and banks with relevance to their deals in one location

International Law Firms

To promote their firm and ensure that they are viewed as the top international law firm partner by regional law firms working on important deals across Saudi Arabia’s capital markets
To win new business from their key target markets
To institutionalise relationships and grow their revenue with existing clients
To meet senior decision-makers from key local and international corporates, sovereigns, investors, banks & regional law firms in one location

Corporates & Sovereigns

To conduct face-to-face meetings with local and international FIs to discuss upcoming transactions and future financing strategies
To hear from and meet with other issuers and borrowers from across the region, sharing knowledge and experiences
To meet with government contemporaries to share strategies for the upcoming 6-12 months
To meet with local and international investors to discuss financing strategies and upcoming transactions

Investors

To conduct 1-2-1 meetings with senior decision-makers from Saudi Arabian corporates, governments and financial institutions in one place
To hear from and meet with other local and international investors active across the continent