SIF 2025 unites 95 speakers and 10,000 participants in Sharjah

September 29, 2025 / 12:35 PM

Sharjah24: The 8th edition of the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025), to be held on 22–23 October at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre, will bring together more than 95 international speakers across over 160 specialised sessions and activities. For the first time, the forum will be held simultaneously with the World Investment Conference and is projected to attract more than 10,000 global participants, enhancing its international reach and influence.

Global platform for economic dialogue

Organised by the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) in partnership with the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) and the UAE Ministry of Investment, the forum highlights Sharjah’s position as a leading destination for global economic dialogue. SIF 2025 seeks to recalibrate international investment flows to align with current global shifts.

Investment promotion agencies

Over 70 investment promotion agencies from advanced and emerging markets will showcase national strategies and sectoral priorities, encouraging engagement among government bodies, private investors, and institutional partners.

Participants and business meetings

SIF 2025 aims to host over 10,000 attendees, including investors, entrepreneurs, and financial experts. It will organise more than 120 dedicated business meetings to connect start-ups and SMEs with regional and international investors.

Future-focused sectors

An accompanying exhibition will showcase over 25 exhibitors, including government agencies, private firms, and innovation platforms specialising in green finance, food security, clean technologies, and digital transformation.

A high-level strategic platform

Under the theme “Transforming Our World: Investing for a Resilient and Sustainable Future”, the agenda will feature panel discussions, workshops, ministerial meetings, keynote addresses, closed-door dialogues, and parallel tracks to develop investment strategies and shape the global economic outlook.

International expertise meets local ambition

Marwan Alichla, Coordinator General of the SIF Committee, said: “SIF has established itself as a platform that merges international expertise with local ambition, positioning Sharjah at the centre of global discussions on the future of investment. Our goal is for participants to depart with concrete plans and meaningful partnerships that reflect a shared commitment to cooperation and reinforce the emirate’s role in driving long-term, constructive investment.”