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Chief Business Editor & EIC of Investopedia

Caleb Silver

This talk will delve into how free zones attract foreign investment, foster innovation, and create new opportunities for international businesses,with insights into Qatar’s strategic initiatives to enhance its position as a global economic hub.

The role of free zones in global economic growth

With global deal volume less than half of what it was at its peak in 2022, the heady days of a few years ago seem like a distant memory. Is AI the great new hope for venture capitalists, or is the VC model in need of a complete overhaul? Should VCs abandon their traditional strategies and start anew? Join this session to get answers to these questions, and explore the current and future state of VC.