As Riyadh prepares to host the seventh edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII), a global meeting to find solutions to pressing challenges, Bain & Company announced it will be ‘Data and Knowledge Partner’ for the event.

 

Themed "The New Compass", this year’s event will be held from October 24 to 26, 2023, and will delve deep into the currents of socioeconomic and geopolitical transformations. Bain & Company Middle East will host an important session at the event.

 

Moderating the session on energy transition will be Akram Alami, Partner and Middle East Head of Aviation, Utilities, and Sustainability & Responsibility Practices, Bain & Company. 

 

Net-zero technologies

"Scaling Green Technologies from Spark to Flame", aims to pierce the wall of uncertainty that looms over the potential of critical net-zero technologies. The session will take place on October 24 at 12:00 p.m. For this session, Alami said: “Green Technologies are the future, and further technological advancements are critical to enable decarbonisation of hard-to-abate sectors to create a viable path towards global net-zero. Harnessing this ambition for change, we look forward to discussing during this session how leaders can summon unprecedented levels of investment, cross-sector collaboration and courageous leadership to level-up these critical technologies on a global scale.”

 

Tom De Waele, Middle East Managing Partner, Bain & Company, said: “Sustainability and environmental consciousness have become indispensable considerations for businesses globally. They are no longer transient trends but imperatives for enduring success. Embracing sustainability not only signals a commitment to responsible corporate citizenship but also fosters a more resilient business poised for growth.”

 

Ahmed Boshnak, Partner and Head of Riyadh office, Bain & Company, remarked: “Recognising the significance of economic diversification, Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 has spearheaded numerous initiatives in recent years. These initiatives are not only focused on economic diversification but also encompass ambitious sustainability targets.”--TradeArabia News Service