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Outliers
Summit 2023
March 13th, 2023 @ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Great ideas are born at the intersection of disciplines. In that spirit, the inaugural Outliers Summit brings together a collective of thought-leaders, industry experts, builders, and shapers of the future. We hope that the evening sparks authentic connection, inspires and pushes the boundaries of what is possible.
Below you can access the Summit’s program, agenda & FAQs
Summit’s Program
3:30p - 4:00p Guests Arrival
4:00p - 4:15p Opening Remarks
4:15p - 4:45p Investing in 2023 and Beyond: An LP Perspective Hani Halawani & Mohammed Almeshekah in Conversation 2022 was the year that 2020 and 2021 risks materialized. Rising interest rates and geopolitical conflict continue to weigh on economic activity, and global inflation is still in pre-pandemic levels. Panelists will share their perspective on finding value in turbulent times, what variables underpin their strategies in an increasingly more complex and uncertain world, and their outlook on investing in 2023 and beyond.
4:45p - 5:30p Building a Household Brand Nawaf Al-Fouzan, Mohammed Aldhalaan, Fahad Albassam & Mostafa Amin in Conversation In a world where consumer choices are infinite, a strong branding identity becomes a necessity. In this conversation, the panelists will unpack the challenges and opportunities of brand building in an emerging market, the strategies they employed to capture marketshare and attention, how they navigated understanding different consumer landscapes, and the ways in which they leveraged technology to create compelling brand experiences.
5:30p - 6:00p Snack Break — Sponsored by Breadfast
6:00p - 6:20p Behind the Scenes of Saudi Film and the Craft of Filmmaking Ali Kalthami & Hani Enaya in Conversation Going behind the scenes with Saudi film director, producer and writer Ali Kalthami as he shares his perspective on the craft of filmmaking, artistic vision, and the the evolution of film in Saudi as an art form and a shaper of our attitudes, culture, and identity.
6:20p - 6:40p Product-led Growth to IPO A Presentation by SC Moatti In this presentation, SC will share her insights on how today's Silicon Valley high-growth companies are set up to be “product-first” from the start, in order to maximize user engagement and scalable go-to-market. She will also share the characteristics of great products and recent product and innovation trends from the 6th Annual Product Awards, which received over 4,000 nominations earlier this year.
6:40p - 7:10p Bricks to Clicks: The Intersection of Online and Offline Furniture Retail Mahmoud Ibrahim & Hamad Al Rugaib in Conversation Mature markets are already at double-digit furniture ecommerce penetration rates, yet MENA lags behind at <1%. This conversation will present two complementary perspectives on the $40B MENA furniture commerce market, highlighting the opportunities and challenges of building a furniture retail champion in an emerging market.
7:10p - 7:30p Break
7:30p - 8:00p Cybersecurity: A Secure Infrastructure for a More Connected World Yasser Alswailem, Naif Alotaibi & Mohamed Zaghoo in Conversation Our reliance on digital networks and the internet has created new vulnerabilities and risks. As our world becomes increasingly connected, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for businesses, governments, and individuals alike. In this session, the panelists will draw on their extensive experience in the field to offer learnings, practical advice and strategies for protecting against evolving cyber threats and what that means for creating a secure and safe cyber infrastructure for the world.
8:00p - 8:30p Perspectives on Growth Investing Ahmad Alshammari, Sandeep Bakshi & Sarah AlSaleh in Conversation Following 2021; a year of record-breaking capital raises, acceleration of new capital entering the market, and an unprecedented pace of deal making inside and outside of Silicon Valley, 2022 was a whirlwind for growth investing. This conversation will unpack the underlying themes shaping today’s reality with growth investing, and highlight perspectives on thinking about growth venture capital today in emerging markets and beyond.
8:30p - onwards Dinner