in the Gulf
empowered by AI
GCC Forum Official Partners 2024
WE BRING TOGETHER INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSES TO EXPLORE Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the Emirates, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain
that reflects the interest of 25 Confederations of Enterprises from States members of the Union for the Mediterranean - UfM.
High-Level International Speakers
Speaker
Representative
for the Gulf region
Foreign Affairs Minister
European Union
Speaker
BUSINESSMED
Confederations
of Enterprises
Tunisia
AI-Enhanced Business Development
The AI-powered Forum App, equipped with a specialized business survey, analyzes your preferred clients. It then compares this data with other profiles to generate a personalized matches list based on mutual business goals. As a result, you secure productive meetings with potential clients and/or partners from around the globe identified especially for you with AI.
Your business profile is analyzed based on the required information by the Forum App. Afterward, we provide 50 customized multiple-choice questions tailored to attendees’ business profiles. While the hashtags below do not represent the actual questions used in our Business Survey, they offer general criteria by which our AI algorithms identify your potential clients.
Your answers are processed by an advanced AI algorithm. The Forum App matches you with every other attendee, evaluating your potential for collaboration. Subsequently, it compiles your personalized list of potential clients. The hashtags below help you understand the AI-driven data processing involved in creating your valuable business matches.
Your Business Matches are more than just connections; they are catalysts for your business development. You no longer need to distribute your business card to random attendees or rely on introductions. Our Forum App will provide you with a list of potential business partners in advance, allowing you to focus on discussions and making deals throughout the two days of the B2B Forum.
Business Survey
Your business profile is analyzed based on the required information by the Forum App. Afterward, we provide 50 customized multiple-choice questions tailored to attendees’ business profiles. While the hashtags below do not represent the actual questions used in our Business Survey, they offer general criteria by which our AI algorithms identify your potential clients.
Ai Data Processing
Your answers are processed by an advanced AI algorithm. The Forum App matches you with every other attendee, evaluating your potential for collaboration. Subsequently, it compiles your personalized list of potential clients. The hashtags below help you understand the AI-driven data processing involved in creating your valuable business matches.
Business Matches
Your Business Matches are more than just connections; they are catalysts for your business development. You no longer need to distribute your business card to random attendees or rely on introductions. Our Forum App will provide you with a list of potential business partners in advance, allowing you to focus on discussions and making deals throughout the two days of the B2B Forum.
Target Audience
Limited number
of attendees
per country
Entrepreneurs and executives from small, medium, and large businesses representing diverse sectors, industries, and countries will meet in Qatar. To ensure a truly international networking experience, we have limited availability for each country and specialization. Don’t miss out—reserve your slot now before your country or specialization fills up.
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Keynote Speakers from Saudi Arabia and Oman
Speaker
Entrepreneurship
Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises
SAUDI ARABIA
Speaker
Promotion
of Commerce, Industry
& Investment Promotion, TBC
OMAN
Best Luxury Hotel
in Qatar 2022
THE RITZ-CARLTON
Doha
GCC FORUM
RECOMMENDED HOTEL
The most business-attractive region is awaiting your presence
UAE
QATAR
SAUDI ARABIA
BAHRAIN
KUWAIT
OMAN
We prioritize delivering relevant insights from high-ranking speakers representing various Ministries and Government Agencies of GCC countries. Our commitment involves a meticulous approval coordination process tailored to each GCC country. The timing of Speaker announcements may vary significantly. With final approvals from all ministerial levels, all Speakers will be posted on the website, which can occur right up to the start of the event.
Lunchtime presents a significant networking opportunity at GCC Forum. We’ve diversified our lunch sessions to the maximum, offering a wide range of engaging topics moderated by invited experts, enhancing the experience. Here, you can connect with like-minded individuals from all over the world while enjoying a meal. Registration for these themed lunches is free of charge, but the number of seats is limited. You can reserve your spot through the Forum app, subject to availability.
Travelling to Qatar is not just about attending an exclusive B2B Forum powered by AI to discover potential business opportunities in one of the most promising business regions. It’s also a chance to escape the winter, soak up the sun on beautiful beaches, immerse yourself in the city’s rich culture, and savor culinary delights. To make the most of your visit, check out our list of recommended agencies and websites in your Forum APP account to plan exciting tours and experiences.
Forum Topics
We prioritize delivering relevant insights from high-ranking speakers representing various Ministries and Government Agencies of GCC countries. Our commitment involves a meticulous approval coordination process tailored to each GCC country. The timing of Speaker announcements may vary significantly. With final approvals from all ministerial levels, all Speakers will be posted on the website, which can occur right up to the start of the event.
Luncheon Topics
Lunchtime presents a significant networking opportunity at GCC Forum. We’ve diversified our lunch sessions to the maximum, offering a wide range of engaging topics moderated by invited experts, enhancing the experience. Here, you can connect with like-minded individuals from all over the world while enjoying a meal. Registration for these themed lunches is free of charge, but the number of seats is limited. You can reserve your spot through the Forum app, subject to availability.
Sights & Activities
Travelling to Qatar is not just about attending an exclusive B2B Forum powered by AI to discover potential business opportunities in one of the most promising business regions. It’s also a chance to escape the winter, soak up the sun on beautiful beaches, immerse yourself in the city’s rich culture, and savor culinary delights. To make the most of your visit, check out our list of recommended agencies and websites in your Forum APP account to plan exciting tours and experiences.
Keynote Speakers from the UAE and Qatar
Speaker
Legislation Department
of Economy, TBC
UAE
Speaker
Relations
QATAR
The Premier B2B Event
B2B Lounge | Exhibition Zone | Keynote Hall
GULF BUSINESS PROSPECTS
Speakers from the Ministries and Government Authorities of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries will uncover insider information about investment opportunities, government grants, and high-demand export products and services in one of the world's most business-attractive regions.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Entrepreneurs and executives from small, medium, and large businesses representing diverse sectors and industries, and coming to the GCC Forum from over 50 countries, will utilize the AI-powered App to identify their potential clients as top business matches, ranked from 100% to 1%.
Big Tech Speakers
Speaker
the Creative Shop
UNITED KINGDOM
Speaker
Solution Factory
France
REASONS
to attend
THE GCC FORUM
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
The AI-generated match percentage feature of the Forum app is an excellent tool for identifying your business opportunities
1. THE FORUM APP
Utilize the AI-generated match percentage feature of the Forum app to efficiently pinpoint your potential business partners from the pool of Forum attendees.
2. THE BUSINESS
Network with business representatives from EU, BRICS, GCC, UK, USA, and CIS countries, coming together to establish valuable partnerships, enhanced by the use of AI tools.
3. THE NETWORKING
Immerse yourself in the B2B Business Development lounge strategically designed for fruitful business connections with potential partners identified by AI algorithms.
4. THE GCC REGION
Connect with Deputy Ministers, and Heads of Departments from a range of government agencies across Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain.
5. THE KEYNOTES
Enter the GCC FORUM Hall to witness senior Gulf officials engaging in enlightening conversations on a variety of topics related to the theme of Doing Business in the Gulf.
6. THE EU COUNCIL
Be part of the GCC Forum opening ceremony with special guest Luigi DI MAIO, EU Special Representative for the Gulf, former Foreign Affairs Minister of Italy.
7. THE IT SOLUTIONS
Share your preferences and interests, and our AI-powered Forum App will connect you with IT professionals specializing in customized solutions for your business.
8. THE BIG TECH
Gain valuable insights into the business strategies of META, GOOGLE, MICROSOFT, and AMAZON and get the chance to meet representatives from these industry giants in person.
9. THE LEGAL
Engage with international legal and consulting experts, carefully selected by the AI algorithms of the Forum App to match your business needs and professional criteria.
10. THE SEA & SUN
Embark on a mid-year retreat to the Middle East paradise, replenish your energy, and draw inspiration for upcoming business ventures.
GCC Forum Information
REGISTRATION
- Register now for your GCC Forum pass at the Early Bird rate.
- If you register two or more participants, you need to include a personal email for each participant. Otherwise, you will not be able to complete the registration process.
- If you pay by bank card, you will receive 1) an invoice from Stripe, 2) payment receipt and GCC Forum confirmation of participation.
- If you have not received these emails, please check your Spam folder.
- If you choose to pay by bank transfer, you will receive an invoice which must be paid within 7 calendar days. After payment (no later than the last day indicated in the invoice) the payment confirmation must be sent to info@gccforum.com
- Once the funds have been credited, your participation will be confirmed and you will receive a payment receipt and confirmation of participation from the GCC Forum.
- If you have any questions, please contact us at info@gccforum.com
ACCOMMODATION
We recommend the RITZ-CARLTON, Doha, as a convention hotel, but the participants are free to book any other accommodation.
TRAVEL
- Attendees make their own flight reservations.
- Arrival airport : Doha International Airport.
- You can take a taxi from the airport, a transfer booked via your hotel, or an Uber.
VISA
Please check visa requirements for your country.
HEALTH INSURANCE
From 1 February 2023, visitors to Qatar must have health insurance covering the duration of their stay in the country. A list of companies that can provide such insurance is available here. The insurance policy must be purchased before the flight and presented prior to boarding.
NO REFUND POLICY
- The GCC Forum does not provide compensation/refunds for purchased tickets, regardless of the reason why the participant is unable to attend the event.
- If a Business / Premium participant cancels their participation before 5 February, the GCC Forum offers the option to transfer the ticket to another person.
- The ticket can only be transferred once. Information about the new participant should be sent to info@gccforum.com before 5 February 2024.
- At any time before the event, a Business / Premium participant can cancel their participation and join the GCC Forum as an Online participant.
Registration fees
Early-Bird rate through Friday 6 Oct.
online
Early Bird
ONLINE
Early-Bird rate through Friday 6 Oct.
Starting Sat 7 Oct., the Standard rate is $740
Starting Mon 27 Nov., the Last Call rate is $920
Online Ticket: February 25th & 26th, 2024
Your Ticket Includes:
Access to the AI-powered Forum App for seamless business connections with both in-person and virtual attendees.
A 2-Day online access to Live Panel Discussions and Keynotes on February 25th and 26th.
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business
Early Bird
26 FEB ONLINE
Early-Bird rate through Friday 6 Oct.
Starting Sat 7 Oct., the Standard rate is $1,860
Starting Mon 27 Nov., the Last Call rate is $2,640
In-Person : Feb 25th / Online : Feb 26th
Your Ticket Includes:
Access to the AI-powered Forum App for seamless business connections with both in-person and virtual attendees.
A 1-Day Business Pass, granting entry to both the B2B Business Development Lounge & Keynote Hall at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton, Doha, on February 25th.
Business Forum participant working materials.
Complimentary lunch.
Two refreshing coffee breaks for networking and relaxation.
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premium
Early Bird
IN-PERSON
Early-Bird rate through Friday 6 Oct.
Starting Sat 7 Oct., the Standard rate is $2,560
Starting Mon 27 Nov., the Last Call rate is $3,520
In-Person Ticket: February 25th & 26th, 2024
Your Ticket Includes:
Access to the AI-powered Forum App for seamless business connections with both in-person and virtual attendees.
A 2-Day Premium Pass, granting entry to both the B2B Business Development Lounge & Keynote Hall at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton, Doha, on February 25th and 26th.
Premium Forum participant working materials.
Two complimentary lunches.
Four refreshing coffee breaks for networking and relaxation.
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