08:45- 09:30 AM
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Registration and Networking
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09:30 - 09:40 AM
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Welcoming Remarks
• H.E. Dr. Majid Al-kassabi, Minister of Commerce and Chairman of Saudi E-Commerce Council • Rt Hon Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean, Honorary President SBJBC UK, Chair of the Arab British Chamber of Commerce • Dr. Emad ElDukair, Saudi Co-Chair, SBJBC
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09:40 - 09:55 AM
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Presentation: Saudi E-Commerce Market Overview
H.E. Dr. Eiman Al-Mutairi, Vice Minister of Commerce and the General Supervisor of E-Commerce Council
Main Topics
- Overview of e-commerce landscape is KSA and growth opportunities.
- Review of KSA reforms related to e-commerce.
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| 09:55 - 10:20 AM
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Presentation by Inspiration Speaker
• Karl Lillrud, an E-Commerce expert with focus in new trends including platforms, payments, and logistics.
Topics: The Future of Retail and Integrated Smart Tech
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| 10:20 - 10:50 AM
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Panel - UK and Saudi E-Commerce market opportunities and trends
- Venture capital and financing opportunities for E-Commerce companies in Saudi. - What are the key tech and payment innovations in both markets? - Which sectors have benefited most from the E-Commerce shift? - Support provided to the SMEs
Speakers:
• H.E. Dr. Nabeel Koshak, CEO at Saudi Venture Capital SVC • Ivo Detelinov, General Partner at Oryx, Hambro Perks VC Fund • Abe Smith, Chief Growth Officer at Paymentology
Moderator: • Roxana Mohammadian-Molina, CSO, Blend Network & SBJBC Board Member
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| 10:50 - 11:10 AM
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Showcase by a Speaker - Success Stories
• Ahmed Y. Bukhamseen, Suhail, Interactive real estate platform • Dr. Ahmad Dehwah, Sadeem, smart city monitoring solutions • Quintin Hicks, Partnerships Director Middle East at What3Words • Will Broome, Founder and CEO - Ubamarket
Moderator:
• Hashim M. S. Alawadi, Investor and board member of various technology and telecom companies, former CEO, Tech Invest Com
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| 11:10 - 11:40 AM
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Panel - Key regulatory aspects of E-Commerce
• Diane Mullenex, Partner and Head of Global Telecoms Practice, Pinsent Masons • Stewart Room, Head of Technology, Media & Communication at DWF • Dr. Majed Al Shammari, Chief Executive Officer of Data Governance Sector, National Data Management Office, SDAIA
Moderator: • Jennie Gubbins, Deputy Chair of SBJBC UK and Partner in Trowers & Hamlins
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| 11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
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Presentation: The Logistics Licensing and Setting up in Saudi Arabia
• Eng. Loay Mashabi, Deputy Minister for Logistics Services, Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services
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| 12:00 - 12:30 PM
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Q&A With The Speakers, The Way Forward
• Chris Innes-Hopkins, UK Executive Director, Saudi British Joint Business Council
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| 12:30 - 13:30 PM
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Lunch, Networking & Visit the Companies Booth
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| 13:30 - 14:30 PM
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Breakout Sectorial Sessions (Opportunities & Agreements)
• Logistics
• Financing
• Fintech
• Health tech
• Edu Tech
• Retail
• others.
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| 14:30 - 16:00 PM
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Closing Remarks, Networking & Visit the Companies Booth
• H.E. Dr. Majid Al-kassabi, Minister of Commerce and Chairman of Saudi E-Commerce Council |