Hesham Zakai
Hesham Zakai
Speaker
Managing Director

Exile Group

United Kingdom
Plenary

Opening Remarks: A Data Overview

Hesham Zakai
Managing Director,
Exile Group

We open MEA 2026 with the latest trends and insights from Exile Group’s Intelligence platform. 

  • What are the highest performing sectors in Africa and the Middle East? 

  • Where do business interests in the Middle East and Africa overlap? Have we seen an increase in collaboration between the two regions since last year’s event? 

  • Which ECAs are leading the way in the region?

Plenary

To PPP or not to PPP? That is the question!

Michal Lupkowski
Director, Emerging Markets,
LUG Light Factory
Moderator
Hesham Zakai
Managing Director,
Exile Group

In our new gameshow, we examine one of the most talked about structures in today's market: the humble PPP. We present our panellists with a range of potential projects, and ask the audience to vote on which option is the best candidate for a PPP. Get your phones out and be ready to cast your votes! 

Plenary

Welcoming Remarks

Hesham Zakai
Managing Director,
Exile Group

Welcome to the final day of MEA 2026!

Plenary

Closing remarks: Data driven take aways

Hesham Zakai
Managing Director,
Exile Group

We wrap up the event with top take aways delivered directly from Exile Group’s AI platform, Flow.