WBAF Grand Assembly 2024 - Bahrain

WATCH HIGHLIGHTS - WBAF GRAND ASSEMBLY 2024 BAHRAIN - For Immediate Release - WBAF Grand Assembly 2024 Welcomed High Commissioners, Senior Senators, Senators, and International Partners from 34 Countries Worldwide on November 18 in Bahrain. Manama, Bahrain – November 18, 2024 – The World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF) proudly hosted the WBAF Grand Assembly 2024, a closed-door, high-level gathering of global leaders, in Manama, Bahrain. The prestigious event brought together High Commissioners, Senior Senators, Senators, and International Partners from 34 countries spanning all continents, solidifying WBAF’s role as the foremost global platform for the startup economy and angel investment. Held at the Wyndham Grand Manama, the Grand Assembly served as a strategic forum to address global challenges and opportunities in fostering innovation, financial inclusion, and entrepreneurial growth. Representatives from diverse geographies and industries shared insights, strategies, and actionable plans to empower startups and entrepreneurs worldwide. WBAF Executive Chairman Baybars Altuntas expressed his enthusiasm for the unparalleled diversity and expertise present at the event, stating: "The WBAF Grand Assembly 2024 demonstrates the unity of nations and leaders in driving forward our collective mission to build an inclusive and thriving global startup economy. With representatives from 34 countries, this assembly reinforces the significance of international collaboration in achieving sustainable development through innovation and investment." The event featured discussions on critical topics such as: Enhancing global angel investment ecosystems. Bridging the gap between entrepreneurs and access to capital. Promoting financial inclusion as a cornerstone for sustainable economic growth. The Grand Assembly concluded with key resolutions aimed at bolstering international partnerships, mobilizing resources for the Global Fundraising Stage (GFRS), and empowering startups through tailored government programs, such as the newly launched North Macedonia Startup Economy Programme and Bahrain’s innovative positioning as a Gulf startup hub. As a precursor to the WBAF 2024 World Congress, the Grand Assembly set the stage for productive discussions and collaborations, paving the way for impactful initiatives and strategic alliances. About WBAF: An affiliated partner of the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI), the World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF) is aiming to ease access to finance for businesses from start-up to scale-up, with the ultimate goal of generating more jobs and more social justice worldwide. It is committed to collaborating globally to empower world economic development by creating innovative financial instruments for innovators, start-ups, and SMEs. www.wbaforum.org