The "Investment Arena" sessions took centre stage on the second day of MEDAi, the artificial intelligence forum organised by the Madinah Chamber. Speakers discussed how to develop and grow startups, attract investment, and how accelerators can support entrepreneurs and foster innovation.

The first panel followed the entrepreneur's journey and the challenges of building and growing a business, while a second session, "From idea to a scalable, investable project", looked at turning ideas into ventures able to expand and attract investors.

A workshop on the role of accelerators in project development examined how they help entrepreneurs turn ideas into investment opportunities. Another session, "Beyond AI: how cities become platforms for investment, innovation and building the companies of the future", explored the role of cities in drawing investment.

A cybersecurity and AI lab demonstrated how smart technologies can strengthen digital protection and help detect and respond to cyber threats to protect systems and data.

The forum brings together technology and AI leaders, government bodies, companies, entrepreneurs and innovators to explore opportunities, share expertise and develop solutions that support investment and innovation.