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Dr. Reza Soltani (Belgium)

President, Institute of Tourism

Dr. Reza Soltani is a Belgium-based marketing psychologist with extensive international experience across tourism, policy advisory, and global events. Fluent in seven languages, he has travelled to more than 120 countries, giving him deep cross-cultural insight. Dr. Soltani has served as an advisor to the European Commission and the United Nations, particularly on initiatives in developing economies. He is the President of the International Institute of Tourism, a global organisation recognised for organising conferences and supporting tourism research across more than 40 countries. In addition, he serves as Director of International Relations for the Institute of Peace Through Tourism in New York. Dr. Soltani is also a partner and co-organiser of major high-level global tourism forums in collaboration with international institutions, and holds leadership roles overseeing events and marketing initiatives across Europe.

9.00 AM | Plenary

DAY 1 (Wednesday) 4th February

The Global Growth Engine: Powering Trade, Investment And Confidence Through Business Events

Plenary Session I (60 minutes) : Business Events play a critical role in driving national growth by enabling cross-border trade, stimulating investment pipelines and building market confidence. This discussion brings together influential global voices to explore economic opportunities, regional cooperation and resilient business strategies for the future.