--- title: "Succeeding in Developing Markets: Turn Intelligence Gaps Into Competitive Advantage" description: Join Infomineo's online roundtable where Maha Salem draws on 15 years of on-the-ground expertise to help strategy and research leaders turn market intelligence gaps into competitive advantage in developing markets. image: https://knowledge.infomineo.com/hubfs/Rethinking%20Research%20in%20the%20Age%20of%20AI%20from%20Hype%20to%20Impact%20(1).png --- ![Rectangle (4)](https://knowledge.infomineo.com/hubfs/Rectangle%20(4).png) Register Now Join The Online Roundtable # **Succeeding in Developing Markets: ** ## **Turn Intelligence Gaps Into Competitive Advantage **   Wednesday, **1 April 2026** | **5:00 PM Dubai** | **2:00 PM CET** Moving from global assumptions to local reality with lessons from 15 years on the ground. Hosted by **Maha Salem**,  Senior Business Research Manager at Infomineo ![infomineo\_rountable\_serie-2](https://knowledge.infomineo.com/hubfs/infomineo_rountable_serie-2.png) All You Need to Know ## **Information and Agenda** ### How is the roundtable structured? This is a **45 minute online roundtable**, where we will explore the critical challenges of operating in developing markets, and practical approaches to overcome them.  Drawing on real-world cases, we will move beyond theoretical models to focus on the practical, on-the-ground intelligence required for strategic success. Attendees will also **gain access to Infomineo's exclusive research and insights** on the topic, providing you with valuable resources beyond the live discussion. ### When does the event take place? The roundtable will take place on **Wednesday, 1 April 2026** at the following times: - **5:00 PM Dubai (GST)** - **2:00 PM CET** This is an online event hosted via **Zoom,** you can join from anywhere! After registering, you'll receive a confirmation email with the join link.  [Register Now](https://knowledge.infomineo.com/succeeding-developing-markets#register) ### What will we discuss? Drawing on **15 years of on-the-ground- expertise**, we will help you identify and close the intelligence gaps that determine who wins in emerging markets: - ****Why businesses fail more in developing markets**** - and what the data says - ****Lesson 1:**** Why copying your commercial model is the #1 growth killer, and what to do instead - ****Lesson 2:**** When proven research methodologies backfire, and how to choose the right approach - ****Lesson 3:**** The limits of market reports in fragmented data environments - ****Lesson 4:**** Why even premium databases can mislead you, and how to validate them - ****Lesson 5:**** The AI trap - why speed without judgment costs more than it saves - ****Your Emerging Market Intelligence Playbook:**** 5 principles to apply immediately ### Who is this roundtable designed for? This session is tailored for professionals in **market intelligence, strategy, and investment** - **including corporate development leaders, private equity teams, and consultants** - who are focused on navigating expansion decisions and evaluating opportunities within complex or data-scarce markets. ### About the Infomineo Roundtable Series The **Infomineo Roundtable Series** is an ongoing collection of online events where **industry leaders** and **experts** come together to discuss critical topics shaping the future of research and business intelligence. Each session provides practical insights and opportunities to connect with professionals from around the world. ![Generated Image March 10, 2026 - 3\_37PM-modified](https://knowledge.infomineo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Generated%20Image%20March%2010%2c%202026%20-%203_37PM-modified.png?width=250&height=250&name=Generated%20Image%20March%2010%2c%202026%20-%203_37PM-modified.png "Generated Image March 10, 2026 - 3_37PM-modified") **Maha Salem**  Senior Business Research Manager at Infomineo ## **About the Host** **Maha** brings over 17 years of professional experience across management consulting, private equity, and corporate strategy. Her career spanning roles in transaction advisory, M&A due diligence, and large-scale transformation, has been defined by one recurring reality: strategic decisions are only as strong as the data behind them. 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