The sixth edition of ArabNet Digital Summit -the MENA's largest gathering of leaders and professionals in the digital business - began on Monday, 30 April, 2018, at Madinat Jumeirah Seminar and Occasions Center in Dubai. The summit has already established new records with the existence of over 1,800 participants, 115 speakers, 75 exhibitors, in addition to greater than 100 investors and venture capital firms that collected under one umbrella to discuss the latest digital fads and opportunities in the UAE and the wider region. Showcasing a jam-packed agenda, the two-day event additionally combined high-level sponsors, including Du, OMD, Gulf Funding, Emirates NBD, IDAL, Bayt and Dubai Chamber.

In his opening speech, Omar Christidis, Founder and CEO of ArabNet, kept in mind, "As the digital market in MENA continues to expand and develop from a pattern to an essential part of business techniques, industry leaders are looking for specialized knowledge and connections to remain ahead. And for that reason, ArabNet conference offers an alternative experience that accommodates the varied target market of business professionals."

The conference kicked off the AdTech Forum, with OMD as Strategic Sponsor and Maddict as Knowledge Partner, showcasing 2 complete tracks: Media and Adtech. The two tracks hosted keynote speakers from leading agencies and platforms, consisting of OMD, Brightcove, Twitter and Charming Robot. The tracks additionally covered the current patterns in digital media and advertising and marketing through seven panels that included professionals from Google, Buzzeff Middle East, Nissan Motor Co., LOreal, Facebook, General Motors and Ford.

On the very same day, the Money Forum - Powered by NextMoney combined diverse stakeholders, who consisted of financial institutions, regulatory authorities, fintech start-ups and financiers. The forum hosted Fadi Hindi, CEO of Takaful Emarat as part of the CEO Collection where he discussed his organisation-wide transformation strategy to accept innovation and disruptive technologies. The forum additionally showcased 5 content- stuffed panels that went over a variety of subjects, from blockchain and cryptocurrency to expert system and the bank of the future. These panels consisted of thought leaders from Bahrain Economic Development Board, Emirates Islamic Bank, Active.AI, Level39-FinTech London, Rainmaking Innovations to name a few.

On the sidelines of the summit, ArabNet hosted government and company leaders in the Digital Policy Forum, that included plan roundtables and one-on- one conferences that assist build meaningful bilateral federal government relationships bring about rewarding partnerships. This invitation-only forum will spread throughout the two-day conference.

The ArabNet Digital Summit will advance Tuesday, 1 May, 2018, featuring the newly-introduced RealEstate Tech Forum, the Smart Economy Forum, the Investment Forum, the second roundtable of the
Digital Policy Forum

For more information regarding ArabNet Digital Summit, visit: www.arabnet.me/conference/summit