Date: From May 14th, 2024, to May 16th, 2024.
Venue: TBA, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.
In the vibrant city of Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, an exceptional event is on the horizon—one that promises to ignite the flames of entrepreneurship, spur innovation, and catalyse transformative investments. The World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum 2024 (WEIF), slated to take place from May 14th to 16th, will coincide with the Arab Leaders Summit 2024, creating an unparalleled platform for global dialogue and collaboration. With a legacy built upon the resounding successes of its past editions in 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022, WEIF 2024 stands poised to elevate discourse and action in the realms of entrepreneurship, innovation, and investment.
Facilitated by a coalition of prestigious Organizers including the League of Arab States, the Union of Arab Chambers, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Investment Technology & Promotion Office Bahrain, World Entrepreneur and Investment Forum, Shenzhen Federation of Youth Entrepreneurship Promotion, and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa, WEIF 2024 sets its sights on leveraging entrepreneurship and innovation to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Under the theme “Achieving the SDGs through Fostering Innovation and Economic Growth,” the forum will navigate complex global challenges—poverty, inequality, climate change, and peace—within the framework of sustainable development.
Central to the ethos of WEIF 2024 is the recognition that innovation and economic growth serve as linchpins for sustainable development. By cultivating an enabling environment for entrepreneurship, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange, investing in research and development, and nurturing a culture of innovation, the forum aims to lay the groundwork for a more equitable and sustainable future.
Bahrain WEIF 2024 Sessions
The sessions at WEIF 2024 will cover a diverse range of topics, each essential to unlocking the full potential of entrepreneurship and innovation:
- Building Sustainable Partnerships, Creating a Brighter Future for Arab and African Entrepreneurs.
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Conducive Ecosystems: Where Ideas Forge into Reality.
- Smart Sustainable Financial Inclusion.
- Enriching Lives, Empowering Dreams: A Collaborative Journey towards Economic Independence and Inclusive Living for Persons with Determination.
- Harnessing the Power of Nature: A Sustainable Future for the Green and Blue Economy.
- Disruption and Innovation: Entrepreneurs as Pioneers of the Digital Frontier.
- Trade and Heritage Meets Innovation: Unleashing the Creative Orange Potential.
- Universities, Educational Institutions, and Research Centres at the Forefront of Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
- Harnessing Agricultural Technology for Food Security.
Over its journey, WEIF has metamorphosed into a pivotal forum for the exchange of best practices, the forging of partnerships, and the mobilization of investments. Supported by a diverse array of stakeholders—government entities, United Nations agencies, financial institutions, academia, and the private sector—WEIF has become a catalyst for empowering entrepreneurs, driving economic growth, and advancing the SDGs.
Amidst the backdrop of rapid technological advancements and evolving global challenges, WEIF 2024 assumes heightened significance. As Nations grapple with the imperative to adapt to changing environmental landscapes and embrace digital transformations, the forum emerges as a crucible for policymakers and stakeholders to explore innovative solutions and cultivate ecosystems conducive to entrepreneurship and investment. With a special focus on the Arab region and Africa, WEIF endeavours to foster inclusive growth and sustainable development, charting a path towards prosperity and resilience.
Through its myriad initiatives, WEIF has left an indelible mark on the global entrepreneurship landscape, spawning successful businesses and social enterprises. By bridging the gap between innovators and investors, facilitating collaboration, and empowering entrepreneurs, the forum continues to be a driving force for positive change, leaving an enduring legacy of impact.
As the world confronts unprecedented challenges, WEIF 2024 emerges as a beacon of hope and opportunity, uniting stakeholders from across the globe in a shared quest to unlock the transformative power of entrepreneurship, innovation, and investment. Join us in Manama for an unforgettable journey of discovery, collaboration, and impact at the World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum 2024. Together, let us chart a course towards a brighter future for generations to come.
Please register here to attend the World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum 2024.