Key Conversations
Beirut Institute Summit is designed as a platform for interaction among leaders from the public, private and nonprofit sectors who have left their mark on the Arab region and expanded its role in the global space.
HIGH LEVEL EXCLUSIVE POLICY CIRCLES
off–the-record and by invitation only
The policy circles are uniquely designed to gauge the intellectual input of Arab and international leaders on transformations that the region is undergoing. The policy circles aimed at:
- Reconfiguring the Arab region and its global space beyond political economy and security threats
- Developing innovative and constructive policy options
- Proposing actionable ideas and recommendations for policy makers
- Enlightening and engaging the public in the proposed solutions
CONVERSATIONS WITH POLICY MAKERS
on-the-record and webcast live
High profile political, business and civil society leaders discussed the Arab region’s global positioning, its relationship with regional and international powers, and the economics of re-positioning to identify innovative solutions for the future.
INTERACTIVE OPEN PLENARY SESSIONS
on-the-record and webcast live
The summit included specialized sessions to discuss issues dealing with the future of the Arab region such as: ‘Smart Cities in the Arab region – are they Exclusive or Inclusive?’, ‘Celebrating our Innovators – Listening Carefully to Their Dreams’, and ‘Arab Women Directors: Their Global Impact and their Fans at Home, Literally.’
BEIRUT INSTITUTE SUMMIT ANNUAL GALA DINNER – HONORING EXCEPTIONAL EXCELLENCE
The Gala Dinner on 10 October 2015 honored two exceptional personalities who have contributed to the Arab region and the world with distinctive excellence:
- His Royal Highness the late Prince Saud Al Faisal for his lifelong contribution to Arab Diplomacy
- Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi for her relentless humanitarian efforts
THE BEIRUT INSTITUTE ABU DHABI DECLARATION
on-the-record and webcast live
The Beirut Institute Declaration which relays policy options and recommendations generated during the summit to decision makers in the region and beyond.