GCC GR Forum 2023

GCC GR Forum is a hybrid (both offline and online) two-day conference taking place simultaneously in the UAE and Saudi Arabia for public affairs and government relations professionals from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. It includes a series of panel discussions, keynotes, presentations, and GR cases for advancing knowledge in regulatory, advocacy, and good governance standards. The main goal of the event is to boost participants’ skills, inspire them with new ideas, as well as provide them with a platform for networking and building new connections.

Agenda

Jan, 25 8:00 AM CET

Panel Discussion

How the Competition between Saudi Arabia and UAE strengthens the competitiveness of the GCC as a region

The effect of recent regulatory and fiscal policy changes on foreign businesses in the GCC region
Government digitalisation — an opportunity for regional and global tech companies
Non-fiscal incentives setting the pace for competition: citizenship, working week, company and labour laws, and more

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Jan, 25 11:00 AM CET

Public-private partnerships (PPP): win-win tools for expanding cost-effective growth

Investment optimisation and agility in service delivery
Human-centred approach toward enhanced PPP collaboration
Reaping benefits from PPPs through achieving sustainable development goals

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Jan, 25 1:00 PM CET

The role of business associations in advancing industry interests in the GCC

Protection, preservation and promotion of business by Chambers of Commerce
The role of bilateral business councils in accessing governments from both sides
Possibilities for individual advocacy within business associations and Chambers of Commerce

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Jan, 26 11:00 AM CET

The role of PR, marketing and local advisors in advancing foreign business interests with GCC governments

PR enhancing PA as a recipe for success in the GCC region
Value-driven proposals: how to win GCC consumers’ hearts?
Localizing foreign products to adapt to local markets via PR

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Jan, 26 1:00 PM CET

Panel Discussion

Women-centred initiatives as a business-winning tool

Women’s workforce as a driving factor for successful government negotiations
Merit-based project proposals — company as part of the community
NFTs and cryptocurrency for all women — PR campaign or PA initiative?

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This event is for

In-house policy and corporate affairs executives
Public Affairs consultants
Professional, Trade, and Industry Associations

Speakers of our recent events

Weronika KunaDirector, Government affairs at MicrosoftMladen GrgićActing Director at Montenegrin Investment AgencyLaura OcagovaDeputy Director in charge of investments at Investment and Development Agency of LatviaVladimir BerounSenior Public Policy Manager at AirbnbJolanta JaworskaVice President and Board Member ABSL Poland, Director Government & Regulatory Affairs IBM Poland, Baltic & Ukraine Boris MartinovicDirector of Public Policy at MastercardLaura FloreaManaging Partner at Point Public AffairsJordan MinovCEO, APRA at APRA Porter Novelli Balkans Communication Group

Feedback from audience and speakers

“In full honesty, I really enjoyed the event and can only think of positive feedback regarding the organization and how things went. Organizing online events can be really risky — with many factors beyond your control — but you managed it all so flawlessly. Well done for putting this all together in such unprecedented times in Ukraine!”
Vladimir Beroun, Senior Public Policy Manager at Airbnb

“The event was perfect. Considering the circumstances under which you organized it — it is worth Olympic Gold Medal. Everything went seamless, on time, perfect organization.”
Piotr Czarnowski, President at FIRST Public Relations

“From the point of organization and coordination I can give my very high, perfect remarks. Congratulations! Very interesting program, panelists and speakers.”
Jordan Minov, CEO, APRA at APRA Porter Novelli Balkans Communication Group