ABOUT THE FORUM
The Investment Migration Forum is the largest and most important non-profit forum in the world. Renowned academics, government officials, representatives of international organisations, as well as the world’s leading professionals dealing with investment migration will be gathering in Dubai for the 9th edition of the Forum.
The Forum 2023 was a huge success, with nearly 300 delegates from more than 40+ countries, 55+ speakers, and 27+ partners. Your feedback and comments have been exceptional, with delegates referring to the Forum as the 'Davos of IM’.
The Investment Migration Forum is accredited with Continued Professional Development (CPD) hours by the CPD certification service
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
A limited number of partnership opportunities are available for highly respected firms to participate in the success of the Forum and to improve their visibility.
For more information, please contact Events Team:
Email: [email protected]
PROGRAMME
Tuesday 16th April
14:00 - 18:00: Welcome & Registration
Samaya Ballroom, The Ritz-Carlton DIFC
18:00 - 19:30: Welcome to Dubai Drinks Reception in association with Mercan Group
Samaya Ballroom, The Ritz-Carlton DIFC
Welcome to Dubai! by Anya Sitaram, the Forum Chairperson
Welcome by Jerome Morgan, President, Mercan Group, Portugal
20:30: IMC Fellows Dinner
Private by-invitation-only dinner for fellow members
Wednesday 17th April
08:30: Welcome Coffee & Registration
08:45: Opening Address
09:00: IMC Crossing Borders Live! Town Hall Panel: Insights from this year’s Forum DO NOT MISS
Hosted by Bruno L’ecuyer FIMC, CEO, Investment Migration Council, Switzerland
Dee Allen FHEA, PhD, Director of Learning, Innovative Learn, UK
H. Ron Klasko FIMC, Founder & Chairman, Klasko Immigration Partners, USA
Kristin Surak, Associate Professor of Political Sociology, London School of Economics, UK
Olga Nechita, Director, Fragomen, UK
Jonathan Cardona IMCM, CEO, Malta Visa Residency Agency, Malta
Froilan Malit, Visiting Scholar American University, Dubai & Senior Research Associate, Gulf Labour Markets and Migration think tank, UAE
Jerome Morgan, President, Mercan Group, Portugal
09:40: Welcome and Fireside with Dubai Economy & Tourism Department, Government of Dubai DO NOT MISS
James C M Johnston OBE, Managing Director, Transcend Change Ltd, UK
Mohammed Sharaf, Executive Director, Dubai Economy & Tourism Department, Government of Dubai
10:00: Future Scenarios for the Global Economy in the Year Ahead
Anya Sitaram, Forum Chair
Andres Solimano FIMC, Governing Board Chairperson, Investment Migration Council, Geneva
10:20: New Era for Migration in the GCC Region
Froilan Malit, Visiting Scholar American University, Dubai & Senior Research Associate, Gulf Labour Markets and Migration think tank, UAE
10:40: Pivot to Canada: Business and Entrepreneur Permanent Residency path
Slava Apel IMCM, CEO, StartUp Visa Services, Canada
11:00: Refreshments Served in the Expo Foyer
Supported by IMGW.news
11:20: Launch of IMCET Executive Master’s Programme DO NOT MISS
Marie Lou Cutajar IMCM Cert (IM), Head of Education & Training, IMC Education & Training, Switzerland
Philip Allen FLPI, Head of Learning and Development, Innovate Learning, UK
Dee Allen FHEA,PhD, Director of Learning, Innovate Learning, UK
11:50: Immigration and Technology: The Benefits for U/HNWIs
Olga Nechita, Director, Fragomen Worldwide, UK
Nofi Mojidi, Senior Private Client Manager, Fragomen Worldwide, UAE
Eduardo Garcia, Associate, Fragomen Worldwide, USA
12:10: Unpicking the FATF/OECD Report
Kristin Surak, Associate Professor of Political Sociology, London School of Economics, UK
12:30: Book Signing in Plenary: The Golden Passport: Global Mobility for Millionaires
Kristin Surak, Associate Professor of Political Sociology, London School of Economics, UK
12:30: Lunch Served in the Expo Foyer
Hosted by Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit
13:30: Emerging Trends and Future Projections in Spanish Real Estate
Krista Victorio IMCM, Partner, Benrock Capital Partners
14:00: The New Entrants in Residency by Investment
Hosted by James Swallow, Commercial Director, The Sovereign Group, UAE
Diego Ortiz, Deputy General Administrator, PROPANAMA, Panama
Jonathan Cardona IMCM, CEO, Malta Visa Residency Agency, Malta
Jennifer Lai, Founder & CEO, ECIS Advisory, Hong Kong
Lina Shahatit, Investment Promotion Expert, Jordan Investment Commission, Jordan
14:20: Unlocking the Future with U.S. Immigration Fund: The EB-5 Program Reimagined
Akshat Gupta, Director of Business Development, US Immigration Fund, USA
14:40: Government Panel: Updates from the Caribbean DO NOT MISS
Hosted by Christopher Willis FIMC, Managing Director, Latitude Consultancy Limited
Sherelyn Hughes Thomas IMCM, Deputy CEO, Citizenship by Investment, Antigua and Barbuda
Karline Purcell IMCM, Deputy CEO, Investment Migration Agency, Grenada
Mc Claude Emmanuel, CEO, Citizenship by Investment Unit, St Lucia
Marie-Therese Johnson, CEO, Citizenship by Investment Unit, Dominica
Michael Martin, CEO, Citizenship by Investment Unit, St Christopher & Nevis
15:20: Investment Migration and Funds – What’s next?
Steven Pepa, Principal, Saratoga Capital Partners
15:40: Refreshments Served in the Expo Foyer
In association with IMGW.news
16:00: RCBI Through Real Estate Investment
Hosted by Steven M. Pepa, Partner, Saratoga Capital Partners, Portugal
Galli Khurelee, Vice President, Heng Sheng, Singapore
Christos Vardikos, Attorney at law, Vardikos & Vardikos, Greece
Colin Bishop IMCM, Managing Director, Reef View Enterprise, Grenada
Richard Nixon, Chairman & CEO, Hideaway Blue Inc., Grenada
Faron Lawrence, CEO, Lawrence AssociatesLtd, St.Kitts & Nevis
16:20: Understanding EB-5: Due Diligence, Immigration and the Benefits of a U.S. Green Card
Gonzalo Lopez Jordan, Director of Business Development, American Regional Center Group, USA
Haya Farrag, Director of Investor Relations, EB5 Capital, USA
George Griffin, Executive Vice President Global Markets & Government Affairs, NYSA, USA
Darrell Sanders, Managing Director, AmLife, USA
Daniel Wyklendt, President, FirstPathway Partners, USA
Jeff DeCiccio, CEO, Golden Gate Global, USA
17:30: Closing Remarks followed by Drinks Reception in Exhibition Foyer Hosted by Latitude Consultancy Limited
19:00: End of Day 1
20:30: IMC VIP Dinner & IMCET Alumni Dinner (Private by-invitation only)
Thursday 18th April
08:30: Welcome Coffee & Registration
09:00: Opening Address by Anya Sitaram, Forum Chairperson
09:15: Global RCBI Briefing
Hosted by Ray de Bono, Project Lead, IMGW.news
Slava Apel IMCM, CEO, Startup Visa Services, Canada
Guilherme Valadares Carreiro, Principal and Head of the Golden Visa Initiatives, Oxy Capital, Portugal
Dominic Volek FIMC, Managing Director and Head of South East Asia, Henley & Partners, Austria
Ali Fouladi, Managing Director, iLand, Greece
João Baptista, Co-Founder & CEO, Spark Group, Portugal
Akshat Gupta, Director of Business Development, US Immigration Fund, USA
09:50: How Polarisation in the USA is Reshaping Investment Migration
Patricia Casaburi IMCM, CEO, Global Citizen Solutions, United Kingdom
10:10: Fireside with the Hon. Prime Minister of St Christopher and Nevis DO NOT MISS
Hosted by Bruno L’ecuyer FIMC, CEO, Investment Migration Council, Switzerland
Dr Terrence Drew, Prime Minister, St Christopher and Nevis
10:30: Exploring AI's Transformative Power in Due Diligence
Hosted by Sylwia Wolos, Chief Strategy Officer, Ground Truth Intelligence, Belgium
Dilan Raphiann IMCM, Associate Director, SR-M Diligence, UK
Karen Kelly FIMC, Vice President, Exiger LLC, Canada
Kieron Sharp IMCM, CEO, FACT Due Diligence, UK
Alejandra Jiménez, Managing Director, Hilton Global Associates, USA
10:50: Refreshments Served in the Expo Foyer
Supported by IMGW.news
11:20: Eligible Funds under the Portuguese RBI Pathway
Guilherme Valadares Carreiro, Principal and Head of the Golden Visa Initiatives, Oxy Capital, Portugal
11:40: Case study: Hideaway Project Grenada
Richard Nixon, Chairman & CEO, Hideaway True Blue Inc., Grenada
12:00: Election Watch: Impact on IM from Global Elections in 2024 DO NOT MISS
Olga Nechita, Director, Fragomen, UK
Isobel Neilson, Senior Manager, Fragomen, UK
Sophie Jo Wasson, Private Client Supervisor, Fragomen, UK
12:20: Investment Funds & De-Risking AI-Powered Innovation in Portugal
João Baptista, Co-Founder & CEO, Spark Group, Portugal
12:40: Lunch Served in the Expo Foyer
13:40: Elevate your Dominica Citizenship with the Greek Golden Visa
Christos Vardikos, Attorney at law, Vardikos & Vardikos, Greece
14:10: Asia Briefing: The changing landscape in the Far East
Henry Fan IMCM, CEO & Co-Founder, GlobeVisa, China
14:30: Special address by St Lucia Deputy Prime Minister DO NOT MISS
Ernest Hilaire, Deputy Prime Minister St Lucia
14:50: Compliance, Standards, Ethical Practices in IM
Hosted by Joana Ferreira Mendonça, Head of Legal, Global Citizen Solutions, United Kingdom
Henry Fan IMCM, CEO & co-founder, GlobeVisa, China
Keith Isaac IMCM, Partner, Polaris, St Lucia
Jeff Hadeed, Charmain, Citizenship by Investment Unit, Antigua & Barbuda
Dusan Marinkovic, Head of Sales, Orience, Spain
15:10: Multiple Nationality And International Law
Sirous Motevassel, Founder & CEO, Prime Developments, UAE
15:30: Partner Thank You Awards, Prize draw & Closing Remarks by Forum Chair DO NOT MISS
17:30: Departure from Ritz Carlton to Sonara Camp Dubai for Closing Dinner
18:15: Arrival at Sonara Desert Camp Dubai and transfers by jeeps
18:30: Welcome Drinks Served in desert Camp followed by 3-Course Dinner Show
22:00: Departures begin back to Ritz-Carlton DIFC
23:00: End of Investment Migration Forum 2024
PRICING
The delegate pass includes access to the following
- Tuesday, 16th April:
- Welcome Drinks Reception with canapés
- Wednesday, 17th April:
- Access to plenary sessions
- 2 Networking Breaks and 1 Lunch break
- Networking Drinks Reception with canapés
- Thursday, 18th April:
- Access to plenary sessions
-1 Networking Break and 1 Lunch break
- Closing Dinner in the Dunes of the Dubai Desert including a welcome drink, 3-course meal, entertainment and transfers from and to The Ritz Carlton DIFC.
Non-Member
Full Price: €1,750
Member
Full Price: €1,575
Including 10% Member discount
Terms & Conditions:
Prices exclude Malta VAT charged at 18%. VAT charges are only applicable to Maltese billing details & EU billing details without a VAT Number. VAT charges are not applicable to EU billing details with a VAT Number & non-EU billing details.
Cancellation requests submitted within 60 days prior to the commencement of the Forum are non-refundable. We advise delegates to carefully consider their attendance plans and make any necessary adjustments well in advance of this 60-day window to avoid any inconvenience. For cancellation, please contact [email protected]
CLOSING DINNER IN THE DUNES OF THE DUBAI DESERT
*SUBJECT TO PARTNERSHIP
The closing dinner for the IM Forum 2024 promises to be an exceptional experience held at Sonara Camp Dubai, a venue renowned for its luxury and entertainment. Nestled in the heart of the Dubai desert, this captivating location provides a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Picture an evening beneath the starlit desert sky, where the camp transforms into an oasis of elegance and sophistication, featuring outstanding cuisine and entertainment.
As the sun sets, we'll enjoy activities such as camel rides and sandboarding. A mesmerizing fire show and captivating belly dancers will provide entertainment throughout the delightful three-course meal.
Dress Code: Smart Casual IMC Themed Dinner (white/light blue/dark blue)
Please note that transportation to and from Sonara Camp is included in the Delegate pass price.
Positioned as our esteemed partner for the first Dubai Investment Migration Forum, we invite you to be an integral part of an extraordinary collaboration. Join us in co hosting a unique evening at Sonara Camp Dubai, a venue synonymous with luxury and entertainment. For this dinner, Sonara Camp Dubai will be providing an intimate setting for our closing dinner exclusively for The Investment Migration Forum.
ACCOMMODATION PARTNER
Nestled in the prestigious Dubai International Financial Centre, The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC epitomizes refined luxury and Art Deco aesthetics infused with Arabic influences. A direct walkway conveniently links guests to The Gate, the vibrant heart of DIFC, with iconic landmarks such as the Museum of the Future, Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and World Trade Centre just minutes away. This is the official forum venue.
The IMC has secured special group rates available from the 12th to the 21st of April, subject to availability.
Please note that the first batch of rooms at a heavily discounted rate are sold out, we have now secured a further room block, also at a discounted rate where only a limited number of rooms are available at this special rate. We encourage you to secure your reservation promptly via the following link to ensure you don't miss out on this exceptional offer.
Single occupancy rate: €440 per night including International buffet breakfast.
Double occupancy rate: €470 per night including International buffet breakfast.
Terms and Conditions:
The above rates include 5% VAT, Service Charge ,and Tourism Dirham Fee.
The above rates are subject to a minimum length of stay of 3 nights and are valid between 12th and 21st April 2024 (subject to availability).
Credit card details are required upon reservation and full payment is required to guarantee the booking.
Cancellations or No-no-shows will be charged for the full length of stay.
Higher room categories can be booked by contacting directly [email protected]
The IMC does not act as a booking agent. Please contact the hotel directly for queries.
AIRLINE PARTNER
Emirates has been proudly designated as our Official Airline, offering exclusive benefits to our delegates. Take advantage of special discounts on Emirates global network, ensuring a seamless and cost-effective travel experience for all participants.
The offer is applicable to flights taking place from April 11 to April 24, 2024.
How to book the offer:
Add your flight details (destination/dates) here, or follow these steps:
1. Select “Book a flight”
2. Click on “Advanced Search”
3. Enter your destination and travel dates
4. Type in your promotional code EVE6MIG
5. Pay online or at your nearest Emirates office
Terms and conditions
· Outbound and inbound travel must be within the validity period.
· Destinations: Offer valid ONLY from and to gateway cities in which Emirates operates direct flights (including interline flights to gateway cities).
· Discount applicable: 7% off on Flex, Flex Plus and Saver online fares on Business Class and on Economy Class return fares. 5% off on Saver online fares on Business Class and on Economy Class return fares. Special fare brands, Premium Economy and First Class cabins are excluded from this offer.
· The offer may not be used in conjunction with any other promotion, discount or special offer.
· Regular charges apply for any modification and change as per the fare rules and conditions.
· All Emirates Skywards members will receive Skywards Miles for this trip when booked using the promotional code.
· Complimentary chauffeur-driven car for Business Class passengers on applicable fares
· This offer is only accessible through the link provided and not by directly visiting Emirates.com or Emirates Office.
· The discount applies to the fare only. Taxes, fees, other carrier-imposed charges and any additional free baggage are excluded from the offer. Once flights have been selected, the fare breakdown is available under ‘View Summary’.
· Lower promotional fares and special fares may be displayed for a search with the promo code at no additional discount.
· Where a public promotion is offering a better discount than the Special fares, please check the promotional Terms and Conditions for more details.
· Other terms and conditions may apply. Please review at the time of booking
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