The Godwin Aigboviose Foundation, in collaboration with Eki Co-Net, a rising African climate tech company, has announced Shaaban Marwan Abbas, one of Saudi Arabia’s most influential billionaires as a keynote speaker at the sustainability, opportunities, and future technology (SOFT) conference taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
A statement signed by Godwin Aigboviose Omage, CEO of Eki Digital Multipurpose Company Ltd, stated that “Abbas is a visionary in global trade and infrastructure investment.”
This high-level summit has confirmed the participation of billionaires and investors from Russia, Asia, America, and across the Middle East, all united by one bold goal: to fund and support key government projects aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Building sustainable future
Shaaban Marwan Abbas, known for his vast portfolio across energy, infrastructure, and innovation, is set to deliver a transformative keynote address focused on unlocking strategic private sector investments for climate action, sustainable cities, and technological advancement. His involvement signals the seriousness of the private sector in reshaping the global development landscape.
Movement of global stakeholders
The SOFT Conference is not just another global event—it is a power-packed platform for collaboration between billionaires, policymakers, and tech innovators, designed to create actionable funding opportunities for climate-smart government projects around the world.
“Having Mr. Shaaban Marwan Abbas join this global stage is a landmark moment. His track record in transformative investments across continents embodies the spirit of SOFT—where sustainability meets opportunity and future technology,” Godwin Aigboviose, founder of the organising foundation and CEO of Eki Co-Net, said.
According to the statement, “attendees will gain exclusive access to global funding networks, policy dialogues, and technology showcases, with the rare opportunity to network with confirmed billionaire investors and impact leaders from every region of the world.
“With Abbas sharing the spotlight, the conference promises to inspire a new wave of public-private partnerships that fund the future.”
