The Middle East and Asia (MID/ASIA) are two of the most dynamic and rapidly growing global regions. With a combined population of over 4 billion people and a GDP of over $20 trillion, these regions can be major drivers of global economic growth. But as the talent and capital flows increase between the two regions, so does the complexity that comes with deeper engagement.

In part one of a two-part series taking place at both the Asia Summit and the MEA Summit later in the year, executives and investors from MID/ASIA draw on personal knowledge and experience to spotlight the most compelling ways to navigate the changing business and financial landscape and address the most urgent issues in both regions. Among them: What are the challenges and opportunities for business and financial cooperation between the two regions? What is the role of sustainable finance in promoting economic development? How can energy and natural resources be harnessed within these regions to contribute sustainably to growth in technological innovation? What does the combined economic potential of MID/ASIA look like? 

Moderator

Kevin Lu

Chairman of Asia and Global Executive Board Member, Partners Group

Speakers

Eddie Ahmed

Founder and CEO, ITI Ventures

Ibrahim Almubarak

Assistant Minister of Investment, Saudi Arabia and CEO of the Saudi Investment Promotion Agency (SIPA)

Ganen Sarvananthan

Managing Partner, TPG Capital Asia