Empowering Global SMEs: PayPal's Vision for the Future of Commerce

​The discussion will look at how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the global economy and fuel innovation, create jobs, and drive growth across borders. The speakers will delve into the acceleration of digital transformation, new technologies and shifting consumer expectations and how these are reshaping the way businesses engage and thrive.

Join Alex Chriss, President & CEO of PayPal, in conversation with Jayesh Patel, Chief Executive Officer of WIO, for a fireside chat on the future of global commerce. Together, they will explore the critical role of SMEs and startups in building a resilient digital economy, PayPal’s commitment to supporting entrepreneurs in the Middle East and beyond, and how advancements in AI and agentic commerce are creating new opportunities for merchants and consumers alike.

​Agenda:

​4:30 PM: Fireside Chat

​5:10 PM: Photos

​More about the speaker: Alex Chriss has spent more than two decades harnessing the power of technology to help individuals and small businesses solve their greatest financial challenges. Having successfully founded and sold two start-ups and led a fast-growing division of financial software company Intuit, he is committed to helping customers compete and thrive in a rapidly changing world. Alex brings deep expertise in leading high-growth businesses, global product strategy, and customer-driven innovation to his role as PayPal’s President and CEO.

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