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4 – 5 December 2025

Middle East and Africa Summit 2025

Progress with Purpose: Advancing Meaningful Partnerships

In a world rapidly transforming with dynamic market changes, shifting geopolitical landscapes, climate imperatives, and groundbreaking technological advances, the horizon remains filled with possibility. Meaningful partnerships have never been more valuable—they are essential in guiding us toward sustainable growth and shared success. By fostering purposeful collaboration, we can navigate this evolving landscape and unlock shared opportunity.

The Middle East and Africa are uniquely positioned to play a pivotal role in this new world order. Strategically located with overwhelmingly young demographics, both regions have embraced innovation, promoted regional cooperation, and pursued new international partnerships to build a more interconnected and inclusive vision of the future.

As countries around the world navigate a period of increased complexity, the Middle East and Africa offer vibrant examples of growth, creativity, and investment opportunities. We invite you to join us in the United Arab Emirates for the seventh Milken Institute Middle East and Africa Summit. Under the theme Progress with Purpose: Advancing Meaningful Partnerships, preeminent thought and industry leaders, investors, government officials, and philanthropists will explore fresh ideas and bold innovations to confront our most urgent challenges and proffer solutions for a more resilient and prosperous global community.

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Event Details
4 – 5 December 2025
Event Address

St. Regis Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates

Sponsor Opportunities 

Areas of Focus

Panels will cover AI, technology, and innovation; capital access and economic opportunity; health and medical research; sustainability and the environment; security and risk; policy, politics, and regulation; and more, shaping the future of the Middle East and Africa.

Milken Institute Speakers

Our stages bring together global leaders including policymakers, CEOs, medical experts, and changemakers who shape ideas and drive impact.

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The Milken Institute Middle East and Africa Summits feature the foremost experts and thought leaders on stage, and we welcome speaker recommendations for our future events.

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