Case Study
Sharjah Investment Forum
Sharjah Investment Forum has solidified its position as the leading FDI event and gathering in the region, creating a niche in exploring new trends and growth opportunities within the region’s FDI prospects and beyond. They required an online portal which could simplify the complexities involved in their industry and deliver the envisioned product. But they required this app before the launch of an event Digital Gravity had a tight deadline.
Sharjah FDI Forum asked Digital Gravity to design and develop an app which could truly reflect its futuristic vision for smart economies, which has solidified its position as the leading FDI event and gathering in the region, specializing in exploring new trends and growth opportunities within the region’s FDI prospects and beyond.
- Industry Government Administration
- Technologies Mobile App
- Launched 2024
- Country UAE
About The Project
A Futuristic Vision for Smart Economies
Sharjah FDI Office proudly hosts the Sharjah Investment Forum, as they embark in exploring a wider and global investment ecosystem. The forum garners over 132 expert speakers, more than 1,500 elite business visitors spanning over 50 countries over the world. This Forum also boasts over 20 sponsors and exhibiting country pavilions, covers over 60 topics with more than 50 registered media organizations and more than 12 hours of networking and learning.
Overview
Sharjah FDI Forum is a reflection of continued success, transcending into a platform where the world comes together to discuss FDI, technology and beyond, with a collective agenda to identify and map out challenges and opportunities within the global investment sector. They needed an online portal in the shape of a mobile app before the launch of an event to ensure it remains the stage as one of the top investment gatherings in the UAE and world.
Our Challenges
What were the Challenges in Developing Sharjah FDI Forum’s Website?
User Engagement & Accessibility
One of the biggest challenges in developing this app was to ensure the turbulent-free and immersive user experience (UX) for a global, diverse audience, as well as ensuring the ease of accessibility in using the app.
Event Updates in real Time
As the event was getting near, the main challenge was to ensure the app was being updated with real time information before and during the live event to ensure smooth communication.
Multilingual Functionality
As the forum is a global one and hosts visitors from more than 50 countries, the app had to have the multilingual functionality to support numerous languages to cater to an international audience.
Secure Networking Opportunities
Given this is one of the leading forums in the world, a key challenge while developing this app was to ensure the security of communication among the investors, delegates and some of the elite businessmen in the world, attending this event.
Solutions
The Results
Digital Gravity had its work cut out as the brief was clear and the targets clearly defined by the Sharjah FDI Forum management. From streamlining the event registration and participation to designing an aesthetic and user friendly app interface with remarkable navigation and browsing, the app proved to be a success.
Features of Sharjah Investment Forum
Live Event Updates and Schedules
With real-time updates, user can stay informed with sessions, speaker lineup an agenda changes.
Networking and Matchmaking
With our app, user can get connect with over 1,500 elite business visitors and 132 expert speakers from 50+ countries.
Interactive Forum Engagement
With the app, user can also allows you to explore sponsors, country pavilions, and media highlights, enhancing your forum experience.
Results
Digital Gravity transformed our vision into reality with an intuitive and innovative mobile app. The app has redefined the way we engage with stakeholders, further solidifying Sharjah FDI Forum as the leading event for foreign direct investment in the region.
- Omar Al-Mansoori
- Director | Sharjah FDI Forum
