On Friday, 9th February 2025, WAIPA’s World Investment Conference (WIC) Executive Board convened at WAIPA’s headquarters for its first in-person meeting of the year.
Led by WIC Executive Board Chairman James Zhan and WAIPA ED & CEO Ismail Ersahin, WIC
Executive board members:
- Rie Vejs-Kjeldgaard, Director, Sustainable Enterprises, Productivity and Just Transition Department, International Labour Organization
- Caroline King, Global Head Business Development, Government Affairs, SAP SESean Doherty, Head of International Trade and Investment, World Economic Forum
- Escipion Joaquin Oliveira Gomez, Director, Division of Enterprise Competitiveness and Institutions, International Trade Centre
- Patrik Wermelinger, Chief Investment Promotion Officer, Switzerland Global Enterprise
- Jacopo Dettoni, Editor at fDi Intelligence
Came together to shape the future of the 29th edition of the WIC and the 30th jubilee of WAIPA.
The discussion centered on key takeaways from past WICs, emerging global investment trends, and the most pressing topics for this year’s conference. The Board reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that digitalization, sustainability, and other critical issues take center stage in this milestone event.
For more information, visit the WIC Executive Board page.
