YPO, the global leadership community of more than 35,000 chief
executives in 150 countries, has announced the successful
conclusion of its first-ever Global Business Summit in
Dubai, with attendees
securing USD26 billion in business
deals across diverse industries.
IRVING,
Texas, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/
-- YPO, the global leadership community of more than 35,000
chief executives in 150 countries, has announced the successful
conclusion of its first-ever Global Business Summit held in
Dubai from November
7–9. The event, which brought together influential business leaders
from around the world, marked a milestone in fostering cross-border
collaboration, with attendees securing USD26
billion in business deals across diverse industries. For the
first time in YPO's 74-year history, more than 1,000 YPO members
were actively doing business with one another, all in a
confidential setting.
Throughout the three-day summit, participants engaged in
targeted networking and deal-based activities to discover and
connect with potential new partners. The dynamic environment
promoted cross-collaboration and growth, with renowned speakers,
innovators and thought leaders sharing insights into cutting-edge
trends in business, technology and global innovation.
One of the key events was the Deal Tank competition, which saw
ABC's 'Shark Tank' judge, serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist
and investor Kevin O'Leary, along
with a panel of esteemed business leaders serving as judges, hear
live pitches from three finalists: Brazil-based Paulo
Batista, the CEO of Alicerce; San
Francisco-based Alicia
Jackson, the CEO and Founder of Evernow; and Milwaukee-based Tim
Gokhman, the CEO of Timber + Partners. These top three came
from an impressive and competitive 130 original submissions.
Alicerce, an innovative digital learning platform, was declared the
winner.
"As the global business landscape evolves, events like the YPO
Global Business Summit are more important than ever. The deals and
partnerships forged demonstrate the power of collaboration and the
strength of our community," said Sofyan
Almoayed, 2024–2025 YPO Global Chairman. "We are proud to
have hosted this historic summit in Dubai, a city at the center of global
business and innovation, and we look forward to seeing the impact
of these partnerships in the months and years ahead."
Dubai Department
of Economy and Tourism (DET) served as the Host City Partner for
the summit, while Dubai-based DAMAC Properties served as
the Palladium Sponsor. The event's success reflects
Dubai's growing
reputation as a strategic business hub, offering unique
opportunities for international business engagement.
The YPO Global Business Summit provided an exclusive platform
for executives to discuss and explore key opportunities in
industry-leading innovations. Attendees engaged in a series of
workshops, interactive sessions, and panel discussions focused on
the future of business leadership and its intersection with
technology and sustainability.
The summit's success further solidifies YPO's commitment to
empowering business leaders worldwide and fostering an environment
where collaboration leads to long-term impact.
About YPO:
YPO is the global leadership community of more than 35,000 chief
executives in 150 countries who are connected by the shared belief
that the world needs better leaders. Each of our members have
achieved significant leadership success at a young age. Combined,
they lead businesses and organizations contributing USD9 trillion in annual revenue. YPO members
inspire and support each other through peer learning and
exceptional experiences in an inclusive community of open sharing
and trust. Visit ypo.org for more.
YPO Media Contacts:
Angela Mers, amers@ypo.org, +1
415 298 8534
Caroline Pitt, cpitt@ypo.org, +65
9273 9011
Media Contact
Angela Mers, Young Presidents
Organization, 1 415 298 8534, amers@ypo.org,
https://www.ypo.org/
Caroline Pitt, Young Presidents
Organization, 65 92739011, cpitt@ypo.org, https://www.ypo.org/
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