Sustaining an Emerging Vision

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2023 (08:30 - 18:00 ) (GMT+0 )

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The ABCC is proud to launch ABES2023, the third such Summit that follows on from the successes of previous years. We anticipate that around 1,000 delegates will attend the event this year when it assembles on 20th November. We will be hosting leading figures from government and the private sector plus experts from the UK and all over the Arab world.

ABES2023 is the only show in town where you will be able to meet such a distinguished gathering of leading business figures, thought leaders and policy experts representing the UK and Arab communities.

More speakers are to be announced. Watch this space.

Early bird ticket discount now applies. Special rates for ABCC members.

Sponsorship opportunities

The Arab British Chamber of Commerce has long been the platform of choice for both British and Arab businesses and is strategically placed to help firms meet and expand their networks.

As a trusted champion of the Arab-British partnership and an influential voice for business within the UK and the Arab World, the ABCC is the organiser of ABES 2023.

Networking

ABES 2023, the ABCC’s flagship event of 2023, will bring together senior government officials, ministers, diplomats, executives, investors and decision makers in the business sector. We anticipate upwards of 800 delegates and participants.

Branding Awareness

Maximise your company’s brand recognition with our packages designed to provide exposure and awareness. ABES 2023 will provide your brand with targeted visibility in the months leading up to the event, during as well as afterwards.

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Choosing to become a sponsor or an exhibitor will allow you to take advantage of the extensive publicity campaign in the British and Arab media carried out during the run up to ABES 2023, along with exposure for your business on the day of the Summit. Sign up early for maximum advantage.

A few of the confirmed speakers so far:

H E Ahmed Aboul Gheit has been Secretary General of the Arab League since March 2016 and he was reconfirmed in the post in March 2021. He was Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2004 to 2011. Previously, from 1999 to 2004, His Excellency served as Permanent Representative of Egypt at UN headquarters in New York. He joined the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1965 where he held various positions. From 1992 to 1996 H E Ahmed Aboul Gheit served as Egypt’s Ambassador to Italy, Macedonia and San Marino. His Excellency

Ahmed Aboul Gheit Secretary General

His Excellency Jasem

Mohamed Albudaiwi

Secretary General at The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) https://www.gcc-sg.org

His

His Excellency Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi commenced his duties as Secretary General of the GCC on 1st February 2023.

His Excellency has a distinguished diplomatic career serving as Kuwait’s Ambassador to the United States from 2022 to 2023, Head of Mission of Kuwait to the European Union, 2017 to 2022, Head of Mission of Kuwait to NATO, 2016 to 2022, Kuwait’s Ambassador to Belgium, 2016 to 2022, Kuwait’s Ambassador to South Korea, 2013 to 2016, Deputy Director, Department of the Undersecretary of the Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 2012 to 2013, among his various other posts.

Simon Penney

HM Trade Commissioner for the Middle East and HM Consul General for Dubai, Department for Business & Trade http://uac-org.org/en

Simon Penney, His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HTMC) for the Middle East and Pakistan, was appointed in May 2018. Simon is also His Majesty’s Consul General (HMCG) to Dubai, appointed in January 2021. Simon has spent the majority of his career in the banking sector with extensive experience leading corporate and financial institution groups and teams across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

H.E. Dr. Khaled Hanafy

Secretary General at Union Of Arab Chambers

Dr Khaled Hanafy is the “Secretary General of the Union of Arab Chambers” and Professor of Economics and International Business. He held several Governmental, academic, business and consultancy positions, most recent of “Minister of Supply and Internal Trade in Egypt”, “Chairman of Internal Trade Development Authority” and “Dean of College of International Transport & Logistics” in the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport.

CEO of London Chamber of Commerce and Industry https://www.londonchamber.co.uk/

Lord Edward Udny-Lister

Co-Chair at the UAE-UK Business Council

Lord Udny-Lister has been UK Co-Chair of the UAE-UK Business Council since 2020.

Prior to this he was Chief Strategic Advisor to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy to the Gulf Region.

Richard Burge CEO, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Richard Burge joined the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) as Chief Executive in February 2020. Prior to this, Richard was an independent advisor on international affairs focusing on trade, conflict, and development with a portfolio of advisory and consultancy work. Richard’s varied career has seen him lead four multi-million pound organisations as Chief Executive over a total of 18 years.

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