Overview
Make It In The Emirates is the UAE's premier industrial event aimed at boosting the country's manufacturing goals and establishing it as a global hub for industrial innovation, sustainability, and economic development.
Aligned with the UAE’s Operation 300 Billion strategy, this year's event highlighted the nation’s dynamic industrial environment by uniting government officials, industry leaders, international investors, and technology innovators.
As a knowledge partner of the 2025 edition, we were excited to bring the power of our perspective to the event — driven by deep industry insight, specialized expertise, and a spirit of true collaboration.
Our Sessions
May 21, 10:15 a.m.—11:00 a.m. GST
UAE's Journey To Industry 5.0 — AI, Robotics And Human Ingenuity
Borko Handjiski, partner with Oliver Wyman’s Government and Public Institutions Practice, will moderate a panel discussion exploring how advanced technologies, human-machine collaboration, and AI-driven innovation are shaping the UAE’s next phase of industrial evolution.
The session will cover:
The shift from automation-driven to human-centric industries
The role of AI and robotics in enhancing efficiency and sustainability
Strategies for fostering innovation, talent development, and public-private partnerships
Moderator: Borko Handjiski, partner, Government and Public Institutions, Oliver Wyman
Speakers: H.E. Maryam Al Mheiri, head of International Affairs Office at the Presidential Court and chief executive officer, 2Point Zero; Hamad Al Marar, managing director and chief executive officer, EDGE Group
May 21, 02:00 p.m.—03:00 p.m. GST
Industrial Policy 2.0
This roundtable discussion will examine the critical role of government incentives, regulatory frameworks, and enablers — such as talent development initiatives — in accelerating the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies and laying the foundation for Industry 5.0.
Hosts: Frederic Ozeir, head of Manufacturing Industries, India, Middle East, and Africa, Oliver Wyman; Sami Mahroum, director, Government and Public Institutions, Oliver Wyman
May 22, 12:15 p.m.—01:00 p.m. GST
Advanced Materials And Composites
This panel discussion aims to explore investment and innovation opportunities in advanced materials and composites, emphasizing their transformative impact on the UAE’s industrial sectors.
Moderator: Frederic Ozeir, head of Manufacturing Industries, India, Middle East, and Africa, Oliver Wyman
Speakers: Dr Vivek Koncherry, chief executive officer, Graphene Innovations Manchester (GIM); Dr Mohamed Saleh, director of the Thermoplastic Composites, The Technology Innovation Institute (TII)
