The 'Middle Corridor' is the new buzzword in geopolitical and economic circles, promising a new artery for global trade. But for investors, a trade route is just logistics. A true investment opportunity requires a thriving ecosystem of innovation, talent, and scalable startups.  

This session will cut through the hype. Should we now build a corridor for capital flows too? We bring together leading investors and policymakers to debate the hard questions: 
- What specific, bankable opportunities do investors see in the region right now, beyond infrastructure and logistics? 
- Is the current 'startup scene' in the region generating ventures that are truly scalable at least in the region and attractive to international VCs, or are they mostly local players? 
- Beyond tax incentives, what concrete regulatory changes (e.g., harmonised capital gains, streamlined fund structures) must happen to make a VC from London, Singapore, or New York seriously consider deploying capital in the region?