U.S.-Arab Economic Forum :: Conference-at-a-Glance
10:00AM – Open FORUM REGISTRATION

 
12:30PM – 2:00PM U.S.-Arab Executive Luncheon
 
2:15PM – 2:45PM Sponsors Reception: Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
 
2:55PM – 5:00PM
5:15PM – 5:30PM Opening Press Conference
 
6:00PM – 7:00PM Welcome Reception
 
7:00PM – 9:30PM Opening Dinner
 
U.S.-Arab Economic Forum :: Conference-at-a-Glance
6:00AM – Open FORUM REGISTRATION
 
7:00AM – 8:15AM Thematic Breakfast 
  
8:15AM – 9:00AM Opening Keynote
The US and the Arab World: The World’s Most Important Relationship!
 
9:00AM – 10:00AM Opening Plenary
Achieving Growth and Addressing Vulnerability: The Road Ahead
 
10:30AM – 12:00PM Spotlight Plenary 
Exploring the Future Landscape of the US-Arab Energy Relationship
  
12:15PM – 1:30PM Public/Private Sector Networking Luncheons
   
1:30PM – 2:00PM Peer-to-Peer Networking Break
 
2:00PM – 3:30PM INTERACTIVE PARALLEL SESSIONS
  • Trade Infrastructure Development: Strengthening Democracy
  • Political Islam & Democracy: Is the U.S. Ready for the Unavoidable Transformation? 
  • Getting Youth Development Right: The New Competitive Face of the Arab World
  • The Promise of Tomorrow’s Healthcare: Quality, Safety & Access 
3:30PM – 4:00PM Peer-to-Peer Networking Break
 
4:00PM – 5:30PM INTERACTIVE PARALLEL SESSIONS
  • Turning the Camera on the Media: When a World of Bias Embraces Change
  • People-centered Governance, Development & Risk Reduction: Protecting the Marginalized
  • Is Breaking the Oil Addiction Hard to Do: Towards the Renewable Economy
  • The E-Government Revolution: What's Next?
  • People to People: Improving U.S. & Arab Relations
8:00PM – 10:00PM Gala Dinner
 
U.S.-Arab Economic Forum :: Conference-at-a-Glance
6:00AM – Open FORUM REGISTRATION
 
7:00AM – 8:30AM Thematic Breakfast 
  
8:30AM – 10:00AM Opening Plenary
Igniting a New Era of Collaboration: New Sources of Competitiveness 
 
10:30PM – 12:00PM INTERACTIVE PARALLEL SESSIONS
  • ICT Matters: How to Play with the Big Boys
  • Investment & Risk Management: From Commitment to Great Outcomes
  • Security and Free Trade: Clear & Present Dangers of Liberty
  • Move Over, Mister! The New Drivers of Development are Here!
12:30PM - 1:30 PM Private/Public Sector Luncheons
 
1:30PM - 2:00PM Peer to Peer Networking Break
 
2:00PM - 3:30PM INTERACTIVE PARALLEL SESSIONS
  • Tourism: A Change Agent for Development & Peace
  • Multicultural Education Quest: Enriching the Soul of Two Nations
  • Role of the Arab Americans in Shaping the Future of the US-Arab Relationship
  • Employment Makeover: Creating 90 Million Jobs Is Everyone's Job
3:30PM – 4:00PM Peer-to-Peer Networking Break
 
4:00PM – 5:00PM Closing Plenary