World Governments Summit 2024
Watch now
Live
-
09:00 - 09:15TDRA Hall'22Women in Government Forum
-
09:10 - 09:30TDRA Hall'22
Development in the Region: Betting on the Arab Public Administration
H.E. Dr. Nasser Al Hatlan Al QahtaniGeneral Director,Arab Organization for Administrative Development (ARADO)
Faisal Bin HuraizDirector of News Relationships, Sky News Arabia
-
09:00 - 09:302.2 Dubai Municipality HallArab Fiscal Forum
Opening Session
H.E. Dr. Fahad AlturkiDirector General Chairman of the Board, Arab Monetary Fund (AMF)
H.E. Mohamed AlhussainiMinister of State for Financial Affairs, Ministry of Finance -
09:00 - 09:352.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
-
09:00 - 13:002.3 e& Hall
-
09:30 - 10:302.2 Dubai Municipality HallArab Fiscal Forum
Macroeconomic Developments and Prospects
H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al IssissMinister of Finance, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Ministry of Finance - Hashemite Kingdom Of Jordan
H.E. Dr. Mohamed MaaitMinistry of Finance - Egypt
H.E. Taif MohammedMinistry of Finance - Iraq
H.E. Bihi EgehMinistry of Finance, The Federal Republic Of Somalia
H.E. Abdulmohsen AlkhalafAssistant Minister of Finance for the Macro Fiscal Policies and International Relations, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Dr. Jihad AzourDirector, Middle East and Central Asia Department, International Monetary Fund (IMF) -
09:35 - 09:402.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
Exploring Views and Vision from the Youth
Sultan AlaliDirector of Global Barometer, Trends Research & Advisory, Trends Research & Advisory -
09:40 - 09:452.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
Investing in Social Capital: What Does it Take?
Khaled AljaberiFounder and Managing Director, Growth Co. -
09:45 - 09:552.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
-
09:55 - 10:052.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
Preserving the Arabic Language: A Shared Responsibility
Dr. Abdulgafoor KunnathidiProfessor of Arabic Studies, Member of Arab Language Youth Council, Arabic Language Youth Council
Mohamed AlhassaniMember of Arab Language Youth Council, Arabic Language Youth Council -
10:15 - 10:202.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
Values that will Shape our Future
H.H. Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid AlnuaimiChairman, Ajman Municipality and Planning Department, Vice Chairman, Arab Youth Center, Duplicate Municipality And Planning Department - Ajman -
10:20 - 10:302.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
-
10:30 - 10:352.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
-
10:35 - 11:002.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
Creating Hope: A Cultural Mission with Impact
Mohamed TourganeComposer and Singer, Tourgane and Sons, Tourgane Production- Algeria -
10:45 - 12:302.2 Dubai Municipality HallArab Fiscal Forum
Successful Energy Subsidy Reforms and Targeted Social Safety Nets
H.E. Sheikh Salman Al-khalifaMinistry of Finance And National Economy - Bahrain
H.E. Mohamed AlhussainiMinister of State for Financial Affairs, Ministry of Finance
Musallam QatanDirector General, Ministry of Finance, Sultanate of Oman, Ministry of Finance - Oman
Rodrigo CerdaDivision Chief, Fiscal Affairs Department, International Monetary Fund (IMF) -
11:00 - 11:102.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
-
11:10 - 11:202.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
What Does it Mean to be an Arab?
H.E. Ahmed AlteraifiChief of Arab and African Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Bahrain, Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Bahrain -
11:20 - 11:302.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
Great Arab Minds
H.E. Saeed Al NazariSecretary General, Great Arab Minds, Great Arab Minds
Zainab AleqabiContent Creator -
11:50 - 12:002.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
What are Digital Personas and Artificial Identities?
Dr. Mohammad AyeshHead of Mass Communications, American University of Sharjah, American University of Sharjah -
12:00 - 12:052.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
-
12:00 - 13:002.4 ATRC Hall
-
12:10 - 12:202.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
The Ambition of Zayed
H.E. Dr. Sultan AlneyadiMinister of State for Youth, Uae, Ministry of Culture and Youth
Salem AlakberiVice President, Abu Dhabi Youth Council (4th Edition), Office of Development and Fallen Heroes Affairs -
12:20 - 12:402.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
Experiences from the Youth
Marwan AlshehhiContent Creator, New Media Academy
Alia ShamlanFounder, Ferjan Dubai, Ferjan Dubai LLC
Ghalya AlaliVice President, Abu Dhabi Youth Council, Office of Strategic Affairs, Presidential Court, UAE
Rashed AlshamsiDirector, Youth Initiatives Department, Federal Youth Foundation, Federal Youth Authority
Rahma AlkamaliPresident of Ras Alkhaimah Youth Council, Federal Youth Authority -
12:40 - 12:502.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
-
12:55 - 13:002.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
Emerging Leaders of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
H.E. H.e Bader AlkadiVice Minister of Sports, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Sports -
13:00 - 13:052.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
-
13:00 - 14:004.1 Policy HallRoundtable Meetings
-
13:10 - 13:202.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
How Did it All Start?
Abdullah AlraesiContent Creator, Government Communication Office - Uae -
13:20 - 13:302.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
Arab Youth Passport: An Initiative to Explore and Empower
Mohamed OuzianeHead of the Directorate of Cooperation Communication and Legal Studies, Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, Kingdom of Morocco, Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication - Morocco -
13:30 - 15:152.2 Dubai Municipality HallArab Fiscal Forum
A Balance Sheet Approach for Generating Value from Public Assets
H.E. Dr. Mohamed MaaitMinistry of Finance - Egypt
H.E. Dr. Anwar AlmudhafMinistry of Finance - Kuwait
Carolina RenteriaDivision Chief, Public Financial Management, Fiscal Affairs Department, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Dag DetterPrincipal, Detter & Co, Detter & Co -
14:45 - 14:502.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
-
14:50 - 15:002.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
-
15:30 - 17:152.2 Dubai Municipality HallArab Fiscal Forum
Generating Revenue Through Tax Administration Reforms
H.E. Dr. Mohamad AlississMinistry of Finance - Jordan
Ed KieswetterCommissioner, South African Revenue Service, South African Revenue Service
Katherine BaerDeputy Director, Fiscal Affairs Department, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Manal CorwinDirector of Tax Policy and Administration, Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) -
17:15 - 18:002.2 Dubai Municipality HallArab Fiscal Forum
Closing Session
H.E. Dr. Fahad AlturkiDirector General Chairman of the Board, Arab Monetary Fund (AMF)
Vitor GasparDirector, Fiscal Affairs Department, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
-
09:00 - 09:151.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
-
09:15 - 09:251.0 Plenary HallGENERATIVE AI AND THE NEXT FRONTIERS
-
09:25 - 09:551.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
Aviation and Emissions: Can Governments Find A Balance?
Juan SalazarSecretary General, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Guillaume FauryChief Executive Officer, Airbus -
09:55 - 10:251.0 Plenary HallGENERATIVE AI AND THE NEXT FRONTIERS
A Conversation with the CEO of NVIDIA: Who Will Shape the Future of AI?
H.E. Omar AlolamaMinister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, Uae, Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications -
10:00 - 11:003.1 ADFD HallRoundtable Meetings
-
10:00 - 12:002.3 e& HallRoundtable Meetings
The Future of Government HR Lab
H.E. Roberto Pojo RegoState Secretary of Management and Innovation, Government of Brazil, Ministry of Management, Innovation and Public Services - Brazil
H.E. Noxolo KivietDepartment Of Public Services And Admin - South Africa
H.E. Dr. Pablo GomezMinister of Labour and Social Security, Government of Uruguay, Government of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay
Dr. Dana HafeedGlobal Ombudsman, Mars Incorporated, Explore Mars, Inc
H.E. Ulvi MehdiyevState Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations Under the President - Azerbaijan
Dr. Aaron ManiamFellow of Practice and Director, Digital Transformation Education, Blavatnik School Of Government , University Of Oxford
H.E. Ilkhom KurbonovDirector General, Personnel Administration, Government of Uzbekistan, Government of Republic of Uzbekistan
Mahammadali KhudaverdiyevDirector General, International Relations Department, State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations, Republic of Azerbaijan, State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations - Azerbaijan
H.E. Mauricio Lizcano ArangoMinister of Information Technologies and Communications, Republic of Colombia, Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology - Colombia
H.E. Daniel MaurateGovernment of the Republic of Peru
H.E. Ohood AlroumiMinister of State for Government Development and the Future, United Arab Emirates, Vice Chair of the World Governments Summit, Ministry of State for Government Development and the Future
H.E. Wilson MukasaMinistry of Public Service - Uganda -
10:30 - 10:451.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
A Conversation with the President of the Republic of Rwanda
Eleni GiokosCorrespondent, CNN -
10:45 - 11:001.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
-
11:00 - 11:054.2 TDRA HallFuture of Work Forum
Opening Remarks
H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman AlawarMinistry of Human Resources and Emiratisation -
11:00 - 11:202.2 Dubai Municipality HallFuture Economy
The Role of AI in Shaping the Global Economic Landscape
Peng XiaoGroup Chief Executive Officer, G42
Eleni GiokosCorrespondent, CNN2.1 RTA HallDigital FutureGovernments and the Digital Future: Are We Prepared?
Nate LanxonGlobal Technology Editor, Bloomberg2.4 ATRC HallAlgorithmic GovernanceAlgorithmic Living: Enabling the Human Genius
Ignacio García AlvesChief Executive Officer, Arthur D. Little -
11:00 - 12:304.1 Policy HallRoundtable Meetings
-
11:05 - 11:104.2 TDRA HallFuture of Work Forum
Keynote Address
H.E. Jasem AlbudaiwiSecretary General, General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) -
11:10 - 11:504.2 TDRA HallFuture of Work Forum
Alternative Options for End of Service Benefits
Hashim AlhashimiDirector General of Customer Services, Social Protection Fund, Sultanate of Oman, Ministry of Labour - Oman
Asma AlmadaniDirector of the Policy and Studies Department, Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization, Uae, Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation -
11:15 - 11:204.3 G42 HallFuture of Mobility Forum
-
11:15 - 13:153.1 ADFD HallRoundtable Meetings
-
11:20 - 11:402.4 ATRC HallAlgorithmic Governance
-
11:20 - 11:452.1 RTA HallDigital Future
A Ticking Clock: Technological Development and Regulation
H.E. Florian TurskyState Secretary for Digitalization, Government of the Republic of Austria
Masood M. Sharif MahmoodCeo, E&, e& -
11:20 - 11:502.2 Dubai Municipality HallFuture Economy
Where Will Economic Development Thrive the Most?
H.E. Dr. Abdulhamid AlkhalifaDirector General, OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC FUND)
H.E. Dr. Sidi Ould TahArab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA)
Dr. Samir SaranPresident, Observer Research Foundation
Dr. Heike HarmgartManaging Director for the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean Region, Ebrd, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Eleni GiokosCorrespondent, CNN4.3 G42 HallFuture of Mobility ForumSoaring Innovations: The New Frontier of Aerial Mobility
Joeben BevirtFounder and Chief Executive Officer, Joby Aviation -
11:40 - 12:102.4 ATRC HallAlgorithmic Governance
How Can Governments Drive Tech Progress While Ensuring Citizen Adoption?
Prof. Moustapha CisséAfrican Institute of Mathematical Sciences
H.E. Majed AlmesmarDirector General, Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, UAE -
11:45 - 12:102.1 RTA HallDigital Future
Social Prosperity and Technophobia: Can Governments Succeed?
H.E. Giedre BalcytyteChancellor, Government of the Republic of Lithuania
Mike SiciliaExecutive Vice President, Oracle Systems
George LeeHead of the Office of Applied Innovation, Goldman Sachs -
11:50 - 12:102.2 Dubai Municipality HallFuture Economy
Future Returns: Investing in the Uncertain
Eleni GiokosCorrespondent, CNN4.2 TDRA HallFuture of Work ForumBlueprints for Constructing Resilient and Smart Labor Markets
Mahuran SarikiVice President of Group Research Development Policy, Malaysia, Ministry of Human Resources - Malaysia
Dr. Achim SchmillenPractice Leader for Republic of Indonesia and Timor-leste, World Bank Group (WBG)
Jason GagnonSenior Economist, Oecd Development Centre, Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Mustafa AlrawiActing Managing Director, CNN Business Arabic -
11:50 - 12:204.3 G42 HallFuture of Mobility Forum
Financing the Future of Sustainable Mobility
Hiro MizunoFounder and Chief Executive Officer, Good Steward Partners
Gene BerdichevskyCo-founder and CEO, Silo Nanotechnologies
Adam GrosserChairman and Managing Partner, UP.Partners
Mark MachinCo-founder and Managing Partner, Intrepid Growth Partners -
12:10 - 12:254.2 TDRA HallFuture of Work Forum
Wellbeing and Workforce Quality: Where Precedence Lies
Lee SangheonDirector of Employment Policy, Job Creation and Livelihoods, International Labour Organization, International Labor Organization (ILO) -
12:20 - 12:354.3 G42 HallFuture of Mobility Forum
-
12:25 - 12:454.2 TDRA HallFuture of Work Forum
The Intersection of Labor Policy and the Sharing Economy: A Strategic Approach
Prof. Arun SundararajanProfessor, New York University, Author "the Sharing Economy", New York University
Dilip RathaLead Economist, World Bank and Chair, Knomad Thematic Group On Remittances , World Bank Group (WBG)
Josh KallmerHead of Global Public Policy and Government Relations, Zoom -
12:30 - 12:501.0 Plenary HallREIMAGINING DEVELOPMENT AND FUTURE ECONOMIES
From Gold to Code: The Next Frontiers of Banking
Bill WintersChief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered
Daniel MurphyNational Reporter, CNBC -
12:30 - 14:302.3 e& HallRoundtable Meetings
Scientific Discovery and Applications Roundtable
Prof. Roger KornbergNobel Prize Laureate in Chemistry 2006
Prof. Serge HarocheNobel Prize Laureate in Physics 2012
Prof. Dan ShechtmanNobel Prize Laureate in Chemistry 2011, Nobel Laureate
Prof. Michael LevittNobel Prize Laureate in Chemistry 2013, Stanford University
Dr. Randy SchekmanNobel Prize for Physiology Or Medicine 2013
Dr. Aaron CiechanoverNobel Laureate
Richard RobertsNobel Prize Laureate in Physiology Or Medicine 1993
Dr. Pamela RonaldWolf Prize in Agriculture 2022
Patrick NoackExecutive Director of Future Foresight and Imagination -
12:35 - 13:004.3 G42 HallFuture of Mobility Forum
-
12:45 - 13:054.2 TDRA HallFuture of Work Forum
Data-Driven Approaches for Effective Labor Market Governance and Policy Making
Rafael De MedinaDirector and Chief Statistician, Department of Statistics, International Labor Organization (ILO)
Jean D'cunhaSenior Global Advisor of International Migration, UN Women
Andreas SchaalDirector of Global Relations, Oecd, Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Mustafa AlrawiActing Managing Director, CNN Business Arabic -
12:45 - 13:302.4 ATRC Hall
GCC Economic Development: Structural Shifts and Visionary Paths
H.E. Jasem AlbudaiwiSecretary General, General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
H.E. Sheikh Salman Al-khalifaMinistry of Finance And National Economy - Bahrain
H.E. Abdulla AlmarriMinister of Economy, Uae, Ministry of Economy
H.E. Dr. Raja AlmarzoqiGcc Chief Negotiator, General Director Of The Office Of The Gcc Economic And Development Affairs Commission -
12:55 - 13:101.0 Plenary HallREIMAGINING DEVELOPMENT AND FUTURE ECONOMIES
Delivering Impactful Development Results
H.E. Ajaypal BangaPresident, World Bank Group (WBG)
Daniel MurphyNational Reporter, CNBC -
13:05 - 13:204.2 TDRA HallFuture of Work Forum
-
13:10 - 13:251.0 Plenary HallREIMAGINING DEVELOPMENT AND FUTURE ECONOMIES
-
13:30 - 15:303.1 ADFD HallRoundtable Meetings
-
13:55 - 14:001.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
-
14:00 - 14:102.4 ATRC HallGeopolitical Shifts
-
14:00 - 14:202.1 RTA HallGoverning Data
Can Governments Facilitate a Moral Compass for the Future of Artificial Capabilities?
-
14:00 - 14:454.3 G42 Hall
Navigating Challenges to International Peace and Security
H.E. Lana NussibehAssistant Foreign Minister for Political Affairs and Uae Permanent Representative To the Un in Ny, Foreign Ambassadors and Consuls General - Inside UAE
Sigrid KaagUnited Nations Under Secretary General Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza, United Nations (UN) -
14:10 - 14:302.4 ATRC HallEffective Policies
Can Governments Design and Develop Sustainable Strategies?
Hiro MizunoFounder and Chief Executive Officer, Good Steward Partners -
14:20 - 14:402.2 Dubai Municipality HallGovernment Creativity
The Future of Creative Industries: How Can Governments Harness Talent?
Dustee JenkinsChief Public Affairs Officer, Spotify
H.E. Sheikh Salem AlqasimiMinister of Culture, Uae, Ministry of Culture and Youth2.1 RTA HallGoverning DataData Privacy: Are We Safe?
Marc RotenbergFounder and President, Center for AI and Digital Policy -
14:30 - 14:452.4 ATRC HallEffective Policies
-
14:40 - 14:552.2 Dubai Municipality HallGovernment Creativity
Is AI Rewriting the Rules of Creativity?
Jonathan RossFounder and CEO, Groq -
14:40 - 15:002.1 RTA HallGoverning Data
Inclusive Governance: Engaging Citizens in Decision-Making
Kevin ThomasNew York State Senator, Government of the United States of America -
14:45 - 15:002.4 ATRC HallEffective Policies
From Vision to Venture: Policies that Empower Entrepreneurial Success
Jon OringerFounder and Executive Chairman, Shutterstock -
14:55 - 15:152.2 Dubai Municipality HallGovernment Creativity
Government Innovation: Can We Learn from the Private Sector?
H.E. Elisso BolkvadzeRenowned Pianist, Unesco Artist for Peace, Chairperson of Culture Committee of the Parliament of Georgia
Serifcan OzcanVice President of Design, Nike -
15:00 - 15:054.2 TDRA Hall
Opening Remarks
H.E. Mohamed AlhussainiMinister of State for Financial Affairs, Ministry of Finance -
15:00 - 16:002.3 e& HallRoundtable Meetings
-
15:05 - 15:104.2 TDRA Hall
Keynote Address
H.E. Dr. Fahad AlturkiDirector General Chairman of the Board, Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) -
15:10 - 15:204.2 TDRA Hall
-
15:10 - 15:251.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
Main Address
H.E. Dr.david SengehChief Minister, Republic of Sierra Leone, Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone
Dubai AbulhoulChief Executive Officer, Fiker Institute -
15:20 - 15:304.2 TDRA Hall
-
15:25 - 15:351.0 Plenary HallGENERATIVE AI AND THE NEXT FRONTIERS
Embracing the Winds of Economic Change: A Global Perspective
H.E. Mathias CormannSecretary- General, Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) -
15:30 - 16:004.2 TDRA Hall
Challenges and Opportunities for Cross-Border Payment Systems
H.E. Dr. Marouane ElabassiGovernor, Central Bank Of Tunisia
H.E. Hassan AbdallaGovernor of the Central Bank of Egypt, Central Bank of Egypt4.3 G42 HallBuilding a Sustainable Future Above Cities
H.E. Khalfan BelhoulCEO, Dubai Future Foundation
Dr. Fernanda LonardoniHead of Country Programme, Un-habitat Arab States, United Nations Human Settlements Programme, United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
Ahmad AlfalasiExecutive Director of Aviation Safety and Environment Sector, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority
Maryam AlmheiriCEO of Buildings Regulation and Permits Agency, Dubai Municipality
Khalid AljabirSenior Vice President of Operations, Dubai Air Navigation Services Corporation
Maitha AlnuaimiDirector of Gis Center, Dubai Municipality -
15:30 - 16:302.2 Dubai Municipality Hall
Delivering the UAE Consensus: From Agreement to Action
H.E. Dr. Sultan AljaberMinister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Uae Special Envoy for Climate Change, Cop28 President
H.E. Dr. Muawieh RadaidehMinistry of Environment - Jordan
H.E. Saber ChowdhuryMinister of Environment and Climate Change, Bangladesh, Ministry Of Environment And Climate Change - Bangladesh
H.E. Mukhtar BabayevMinitry Of Ecology And Natural Resources Of Republic Of Azerbaijan
H.E. Simon StiellExeceutive Secretary, United Nations Framework For Climate Change -
15:40 - 15:501.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
Main Address
H.E. Dr. Mostafa MadboulyPrime Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Council of Ministers - Egypt -
15:50 - 16:001.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
Main Address
H.E. Manuel CruzPrime Minister of the Republic of Cuba, Government of the Republic of Cuba -
16:00 - 16:251.0 Plenary HallREIMAGINING DEVELOPMENT AND FUTURE ECONOMIES
Investments of the Future: Who Will Lead the Way?
Stephen PagliucaChairman, Ceo, Founder, Pagsgroup and Co-owner, Boston Celtics, PagsGroup
H.E. Khaldoun Al MubarakManaging Director and Group Chief Executive Officer, Mubadala Investment Company
Ross Perot Jr.Chairman,The Perot Group
Daniel MurphyNational Reporter, CNBC -
16:30 - 16:401.0 Plenary HallREIMAGINING DEVELOPMENT AND FUTURE ECONOMIES
Main Address
H.E. Masrour BarzaniPrime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Government of Kurdistan Region of Iraq -
16:30 - 17:154.3 G42 Hall
Unlocking Market Finance for Development: From Lending to Leveraging Capital
Dilip RathaLead Economist, World Bank and Chair, Knomad Thematic Group On Remittances , World Bank Group (WBG) -
16:40 - 17:001.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
-
18:00 - 20:303.1 ADFD HallRoundtable Meetings
Arab Administrative Development Ministerial Roundtable
H.E. Ohood AlroumiMinister of State for Government Development and the Future, United Arab Emirates, Vice Chair of the World Governments Summit, Ministry of State for Government Development and the Future
H.E. Dr. Nasser AlqahtaniDirector General, Arab Administrative Development Organization, League of Arab States, Arab Administrative Development Organization
Mohamed MoussaDeputy it Director, Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform - Kingdom of Morocco
H.E. Musa Abu ZaidPresident of General Personnel Council, Palestinian Authority
Raed IbrahimDirector of the Institute of Public Administration, State of Qatar, Civil Service and Government Development Bureau - State of Qatar
Sana LakhujAssistant Minister of Administrative Development, Training and Institutional Organization, Syrian Arab Republic
-
08:00 - 17:005.0 DEWA Connect
-
08:15 - 08:302.1 RTA HallArab Public Administration Forum
Arab Governments and AI
H.E. Ahmed Aboul GheitSecretary General, League of Arab States (LAS) -
08:30 - 08:402.1 RTA HallArab Public Administration Forum
2024: Algorithms of Arab Public Administration
Dr. Yasar JarrarMember of the Board of Trustees, Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government, Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government2.4 ATRC Hall _Geotechnology and Policy ForumOpening Remarks
H.E. Omar AlolamaMinister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, Uae, Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications -
08:40 - 09:002.1 RTA HallArab Public Administration Forum
Brutally Honest: Are Arab Governments Anywhere Near AI?
H.E. Ahmad AlhanandehMinistry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship - Jordan
H.E. Dr. Ali AllawatiPresident, Royal Academy for Administration, Sultanate of Oman
Hamad Al MansooriDirector General -
08:40 - 09:152.4 ATRC HallGeotechnology and Policy Forum
Creating Resilient In-Space Infrastructure for the New Space Economy
Mike GoldChief Growth Officer, Redwire Space
Kevin O'connellChief Executive Officer, Space Economy Rising
Andrew FaiolaCommercial Vice President, Astroscale
Ellie CreaseyAssistant Director, Geotech Center, Atlantic Council -
08:45 - 09:154.2 TDRA HallGovernment Services Forum
Humans and Algorithms: Government Services in an AI-Driven Era
Mo GawdatAuthor & Speaker, Slo Mo -
09:00 - 09:202.1 RTA HallArab Public Administration Forum
Bottom Line: AI Redefining Government Capability
Dr. Omar HatamlehChief Advisor for Artificial Intelligence and Innovation, NASA
Prof. Munther DahlehDirector of Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (idss), Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Dr. Ebtesam AlmazroueiAi Expert, Executive and Tech Visionary Leader, Founder, AIE3
Dr. Mohamed QasemDean,Dubai Future Academy, UAE1.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATIONA Conversation with the Founder of ChatGPT
Sam AltmanChief Executive Officer, OpenAI
H.E. Omar AlolamaMinister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, Uae, Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications -
09:10 - 09:204.3 G42 HallSDGs in Action Forum
-
09:15 - 09:205.1 Sustainability HallIndustry and Advanced Technology Forum
Keynote Address
H.E. Omar AlsuwaidiUndersecretary, Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology -
09:15 - 10:004.2 TDRA HallGovernment Services Forum
Empathy in Action: Designing Human-Centric Services
Eman AlsuwaidiSenior Director of Dubai Model Centre, the Executive Council of Dubai, The Executive Council - Dubai
Tamara SrzenticDeputy Director, Office of Innovation at California Health and Human Services
Prof. Sean MeehanProfessor of Marketing and Management, Dean of Faculty at Imd
Kapil RaghuramanPartner - Mena Digital and Innovation Consulting Leader, EY Global2.4 ATRC HallGeotechnology and Policy ForumNavigating Multilateralism on the Moon and Cislunar Space
Aarti Holla-maini,Director, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs
Dr. Sherif SedkyChief Executive Officer, Egyptian Space Agency
Kevin O'connellChief Executive Officer, Space Economy Rising
Ron GaranChief Executive Officer, Ispace US
Mike GoldChief Growth Officer, Redwire Space -
09:20 - 09:304.3 G42 HallSDGs in Action Forum
COP28 to COP29: Impactful Partnership for Climate Action
H.E. Mukhtar BabayevMinitry Of Ecology And Natural Resources Of Republic Of Azerbaijan -
09:20 - 09:401.0 Plenary HallGENERATIVE AI AND THE NEXT FRONTIERS
Will AI Lead Us to Our End?
Nate LanxonGlobal Technology Editor, Bloomberg2.1 RTA HallArab Public Administration ForumPrivate Sector Lens: Arab Governments and AI
Reem AsaadVice President for Middle East and Africa, Cisco Systems
Basma AmmariDirector of Public Policy, Mena, Meta
Khuloud AlomianCEO & Editor in Chief, Forbes Middle East -
09:25 - 09:455.1 Sustainability HallIndustry and Advanced Technology Forum
Make it in the Emirates: Unlocking Opportunities in UAE's Industrial Landscape
H.E. Osama FadhelAssistant Undersecretary of Industrial Accelerators, Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology
Ahmed AlnaqbiChief Executive Officer, Emirates Development Bank
Abdulla AlmahriDirector of Investment and Stakeholder Engagement, Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology -
09:30 - 09:402.3 e& HallArtificial Intelligence Forum
Opening Remarks
H.E. Omar AlolamaMinister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, Uae, Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications -
09:30 - 10:154.3 G42 HallSDGs in Action Forum
Clickbait for Climate Change: Achieving Sustainability by All Means
Nigar ArpadaraiUn High-level Climate Champion Cop29, Azerbaijan, National Assembly Of The Republic Of Azerbaijan
Parag KhannaFounder & CEO, Climate Alpha
Ibrahim Al Zu'biChief Sustainability Officer, Adnoc, Chair of Global Council On Sdg13, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company - ADNOC -
09:40 - 09:552.1 RTA HallArab Public Administration Forum
Deep Learning: How Would AI Impact Public Policy?
H.E. Khalfan BelhoulCEO, Dubai Future Foundation
Ahmed AlmarzooqiContent Creator -
09:40 - 10:052.3 e& HallArtificial Intelligence Forum
AI Beyond LLMs: The Next Wave of Intelligent Solutions
Jack D. HidaryCeo, Sandboxaq, SandboxAQ -
09:45 - 09:551.0 Plenary HallREIMAGINING DEVELOPMENT AND FUTURE ECONOMIES
-
09:55 - 10:101.0 Plenary HallGENERATIVE AI AND THE NEXT FRONTIERS
Urban Planning and Future Cities
H.E. Mattar AltayerCommissioner General for Infrastructure, Urban Planning and Well-being Pillar, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority - Dubai, Roads and Transport Authority2.1 RTA HallArab Public Administration ForumIn a Nutshell: How to Prepare Governments for an AI Tsunami?
H.E. Ohood AlroumiMinister of State for Government Development and the Future, United Arab Emirates, Vice Chair of the World Governments Summit, Ministry of State for Government Development and the Future
H.E. Dr. Nasser AlqahtaniDirector General, Arab Administrative Development Organization, League of Arab States, Arab Administrative Development Organization
Mayssoun AzzamSenior News Presenter, Alarabiya news channel -
10:00 - 10:452.4 ATRC HallGeotechnology and Policy Forum
The Importance of Commercial Space to Global Climate Goals
Aarti Holla-maini,Director, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs
Madin MaseehPresident, Maldives Space Research Organization
H.E. Dr. Amna Al DahakMinister of Climate Change and Environment, Uae, Ministry of Climate Change and Environment
Dr. Lloyd WhitmanSenior Director, Geotech Center, Atlantic Council4.2 TDRA HallGovernment Services ForumEmpowering Citizens Digitally: The New Era of Convenience
H.E. Dr. Mohamed AlaskarDirector General, "tamm" Program, Abu Dhabi Digital Authority, Uae, Department of Government Enablement - Abu Dhabi
H.E. Matar AlhemeiriChief Executive of Dubai Digital Government Establishment
Khalifa AlshamsiCeo, E& Life, e&
Tom UrquhartAnchor, The Business Breakfast - Dubai Eye 103.8FM -
10:05 - 10:402.3 e& HallArtificial Intelligence Forum
Embedding Trust in the AI Data Pipeline
Aj AbdallatPresident and Ceo, Beyond Limits, Beyond Limits Ai
Arya BolurfrushanChief Executive Officer, Applied AI Company
Gary KazantsevHead of Quant Technology Strategy, Bloomberg
Gary SorrentinoGlobal Chief Information Officer, Zoom -
10:10 - 10:252.1 RTA HallArab Public Administration Forum
Future Bet: Data and AI
H.E. Faisal AlbannaiSecretary General of Atrc and Chairman of Ai71
Razan SalmanSenior Economy and Government Reporter, CNN Business Arabic1.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATIONMobilizing Private Sector Finance for Development
Eleni GiokosCorrespondent, CNN -
10:15 - 10:405.1 Sustainability HallIndustry and Advanced Technology Forum
Quality Infrastructure: Paving the Way Towards a Better Future
Jo CopsPresident of International Electrotechnical Commission, International Electrotechnical Commission
Dr. Ciyong ZouDeputy To the Director General and Managing Director, Unido, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Dr. Farah AlzarooniAssistant Undersecretary of Standard and Regulations, Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, Uae, Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology
Rami ZakiCeo, Multinational Companies Business Group, Multinational Companies Business Group
Yousef AbdalbariPresenter, Dubai TV -
10:15 - 10:554.3 G42 HallSDGs in Action Forum
Beyond Boundaries: Integrating Data-Driven Strategies and Partnerships for SDG Success
H.E. Devika VidotMinister of Investment, Entrepreneurship, and Industry, Republic of Seychelles, Ministry of Investment Entrepreneurship and Industry - Seychelles
H.E. László BorbélyState Counsellor To the Prime Minister’s Office, Sustainable Development, Republic of Romania, Department for Sustainable Development - Romania
H.E. Dr. Mahmoud MohieldinExecutive Director, International Monetary Fund, United Nations Special Envoy, Chair of Global Council On Sdg1, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
H.E. Raja AlmazruiChief Executive Officer, Etihad Credit Insurance -
10:30 - 10:401.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
Main Address
H.E. Dr. William RutoPresident of the Republic of Kenya, Government of the Republic of Kenya -
10:40 - 11:001.0 Plenary HallREIMAGINING DEVELOPMENT AND FUTURE ECONOMIES
Dialogue on Regional Challenges and Future Opportunities
H.E. Ahmed Aboul GheitSecretary General, League of Arab States (LAS)
H.E. Jasem AlbudaiwiSecretary General, General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
Emad Eldin AdeebTV Presenter -
10:40 - 11:102.3 e& HallArtificial Intelligence Forum
A Conversation with Yann LeCun AI: Lifeline or Landmine?
Saqr Bin GhalibExecutive Director, Uae Ai Office, Ministry of Cabinet Affairs -
10:55 - 11:054.3 G42 HallSDGs in Action Forum
Equity and Empowerment: Building a Future Where Everyone Thrives
Raisa AlfalasiMember of the Board of Directors of the Dubai Club for People of Determination, Member of Uae National Team of Boccia for People of Determination, Ministry of Cabinet Affairs -
11:00 - 11:102.4 ATRC HallFuture Frontiers
Main Address
Hon. Emmerson MnangagwaPresident of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Government of Republic of Zimbabwe -
11:00 - 11:202.1 RTA HallGeopolitical Shifts
Does the World Have the Capacity to Survive the Next Century?
Prof. Iain BeggLondon School of Economics And Political Science -
11:00 - 11:454.2 TDRA HallGovernment Services Forum
AI-Powered Government Services: Highlights, Challenges, and Future Directions
Dr. Carlos SantisoHead of Division for Digital, Innovative and Open Government, Public Governance Directorate, Oecd, Public Governance Directorate, OECD
Antonio De PalmasVice President of Global Market Development of Worldwide Public Sector of Microsoft, Microsoft Corporation
Thomas PramotedhamCEO, G42
Gianluca MisuracaFounder and Vice President of Technology Diplomacy of Inspiring Futures, AI4GOV
Walter PasquarelliAi Policy Expert, Why Five -
11:00 - 14:003.1 ADFD HallRoundtable Meetings
Shaping Future Governments Roundtable
H.E. Roberto Pojo RegoState Secretary of Management and Innovation, Government of Brazil, Ministry of Management, Innovation and Public Services - Brazil
H.E. Ajman MeludinPermanent Secretary of Civil Service Governance, Prime Minister's Office - Brunei Darussalam
Dr. Hebert PaguasExecutive Director National Agency for Electronic Government and Knowledge Society, Uruguay, National Agency for Electronic Government and Information and Knowledge Society - Uruguay
H.E. Maleyka AbbaszadeChairperson of the Board of Directors, State Examination Center - Azerbaijan
H.E. Sherzod ShermatovMinistry of Digital Technologies - Uzbekistan
H.E. Nuria KutnaevaMinistry Of Digital Development - Kyrgyz Republic
Dr. Rodney TaylorSecretary General, Caribbean Telecommunications Union
H.E. Rocky MeadePermanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister - Jamaica
H.E. Ivan UySecretary, Department of Information and Communications Technology - Philippines
Dr. Alexander LopezOfficer-in-charge, Latin American Center For Development Administration
H.E. Shalikram JamakatelChief Minister, Government of Bagmati Province - Nepal
H.E. Wilson MukasaMinistry of Public Service - Uganda
H.E. Emma TheofelusDeputy Minister, Ministry of Information and Communication - Namibia
Dr. Alex BrillantesSecretary General, EROPA
Dr. Natta BhachaiyudDirector, Office of the Public Sector Development Commission, Thailand, Government of the Kingdom of Thailand
Dr. John NakabagoPresident, Aapam, Government of the Republic of Uganda
H.E. Darja Softic KadenicGovernment of the Bosnia and Herzegovina
H.E. Eliezer NievesDeputy Minister, Ministry of Public Administration - Dominican Republic
H.E. Elisa LeonelSecretary of State for Coordination, Ministry of Management - Brazil
Keovisouk SolaphomDeputy Minister, Ministry of Technology and Communications - Laos
H.E. Amara KallonMinistry Of Public Administration And Political Affairs - Sierra Leone -
11:10 - 11:254.3 G42 HallSDGs in Action Forum
Keynote Address
H.E. Paula IngabireMinister of Ict and Innovation, Republic of Rwanda, Ministry of ICT and Innovation - Rwanda -
11:10 - 11:302.4 ATRC HallFuture Frontiers
Technology: The Currency of the Future
Dr. Dario GilSenior Vice President and Director of Research, IBM2.2 Dubai Municipality HallFuture CitiesIsobenefit Urbanism: The Key to Future Cities
Dr. Michael MehaffyUrbanist and Philosopher, Sustasis Foundation -
11:10 - 11:402.3 e& HallArtificial Intelligence Forum
The Intersection of Responsible AI and Scientific Discovery
Prof. Serge HarocheNobel Prize Laureate in Physics 2012
Greg WilsonWorldwide Public Sector Government Cto, Microsoft, Microsoft Corporation
Dr. James CantonCEO and Chairman, Institute for Global Futures -
11:20 - 11:402.1 RTA HallGeopolitical Shifts
Global and National Shifts: The Next Steps and Policies for Governments
H.E. Sebastian Kurz30th Chancellor, Government of the Republic of Austria
Prof. Georgios PapakonstantinouDirector, Florence School of Transnational Governance, European University Institute
John DefteriosProfessor of Business, New York University - Abu Dhabi -
11:25 - 12:104.3 G42 HallSDGs in Action Forum
From Controversy to Compromise: Evaluating SDG Triumphs in 2030
Dr. Heike HarmgartManaging Director for the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean Region, Ebrd, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Raouf MazouAssistant High Commissioner for Operations, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Dr. Abdulkareem AlolamaCEO, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, UAE
Dana AlmarzouqiDirector General of the International Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Interior, Uae, Accompanying H.H the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior -
11:30 - 11:502.4 ATRC HallFuture Frontiers
The Cause and Effect of a Breakthrough: A Conversation with Nobel Laureates
Prof. Michael LevittNobel Prize Laureate in Chemistry 2013, Stanford University
Richard RobertsNobel Prize Laureate in Physiology Or Medicine 19932.2 Dubai Municipality HallFuture CitiesWhat Makes a City Timeless?
Kotchakorn VoraakhomChief Executive Officer, Porous City Network
Prof. Carlo RattiDirector, Senseable City Lab, Mit, Massachusetts Institute of Technology -
11:40 - 12:102.3 e& HallArtificial Intelligence Forum
A Dialogue on the Future of Tech
Dr. Werner VogelsCto, Amazon, Amazon
H.E. Dr. Tariq Bin HendiSenior Partner, Global Ventures2.1 RTA HallGeopolitical ShiftsGeo-Energy Dynamics: Shaping the World’s Power Balance
H.E. Dr. William D. Magwood IvDirector General, Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA)
H.E. Luigi Di MaioEu Special Representative for the Gulf Region, European Union, Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA)
Frederick KempePresident and Chief Executive Officer, Atlantic Council
John DefteriosProfessor of Business, New York University - Abu Dhabi -
11:45 - 12:154.2 TDRA HallGovernment Services Forum
Governments Vs The Last Click: Elevating Public Digital Services
H.E. Eduard MititeluState Secretary for Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, & Digital Transformation, Romania, Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digitalization - Romania
H.E. Mihailo JovanovicMinistry of Information and Telecommunications - Serbia
Catherine FridayPartner, Ey Consulting, Ernst & Young -
11:45 - 12:455.1 Sustainability Hall
International Tax Panel
H.E. Dr. Fahad AlturkiDirector General Chairman of the Board, Arab Monetary Fund (AMF)
Younis AlkhooriUndersecretary at the Ministry of Finance, Uae, Ministry of Finance
Katherine BaerDeputy Director, Fiscal Affairs Department, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Manal CorwinDirector of Tax Policy and Administration, Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Daniel WittPresident, International Tax and Investment Center - USA
Guy JanssensGroup Chief Financial Controller, Evp, Adnoc Group, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company - ADNOC -
11:50 - 12:102.2 Dubai Municipality HallFuture Cities
Is Seamless Mobility Achievable in the Skies?
Joeben BevirtFounder and Chief Executive Officer, Joby Aviation
Keller Rinaudo ClifftonFounder and Chief Executive Officer, Zipline -
12:10 - 12:204.3 G42 HallSDGs in Action Forum
Egypt’s Green Initiatives
H.E. Amb. Hisham BadrAssistant Minister for Strategic Partnerships, Excellence and Initiatives National Initiative for Smart Green Projects (nisgp) National Coordinator, Egypt, Ministry of Planning and Economic Development - Egypt -
12:10 - 13:002.3 e& HallArtificial Intelligence Forum
Responsible AI: Perspectives from the UN AI Advisory Body
H.E. Carme ArtigasCo-chair, Ai High-level Advisory Body, United Nations (UN)
Philip ThigoAdvisor, Government of Kenya, United Nations (UN)
H.E. Omar AlolamaMinister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, Uae, Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications
Naina BajekalExecutive Editor and International Editor, TIME -
12:15 - 13:004.2 TDRA HallGovernment Services Forum
Government Digital Transformation: The Road Ahead
H.E. Paula IngabireMinister of Ict and Innovation, Republic of Rwanda, Ministry of ICT and Innovation - Rwanda
H.E. Mauricio Lizcano ArangoMinister of Information Technologies and Communications, Republic of Colombia, Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology - Colombia
H.E. Uchral Nyam OsorMinistry of Digital Development and Communications - Mongolia
Dr. Jean KohChairman of the Presidential Committee On the Digital Platform Government, Republic of Korea, The Presidential Committee on the Digital Platform Government - South Korea
Arnauld BertrandGlobal Government & Public Sector Consulting Leader, Ey, EY Global -
12:20 - 12:404.3 G42 HallSDGs in Action Forum
Closing Remarks
H.E. Mrs. Emine ErdoğanSpouse of the President of the Republic of Türkiye, Chair of the UN Secretary General’s Advisory Board of Eminent Persons on Zero Waste, Waste Wise Cities Global Champion, Republic of Türkiye -
12:30 - 12:451.0 Plenary HallSUSTAINABILITY AND THE NEW GLOBAL SHIFTS
-
12:50 - 13:101.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
Will Our Future Economy still be Fueled by Oil?
H.E. Haitham Al GhaisSecretary General, Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
Daniel MurphyNational Reporter, CNBC -
13:00 - 13:104.2 TDRA HallGovernment Services Forum
-
13:00 - 13:302.1 RTA HallFuture Government Leaders Program Graduation
-
13:00 - 14:005.1 Sustainability HallThe Role of ALTÉRRA in Financing the New Climate Economy
The Role of ALTÉRRA in Financing the New Climate Economy
Rajiv DharChief Executive Officer, National Investment and Infrastructure Fund - India
H.E. Dr. Mahmoud MohieldinExecutive Director, International Monetary Fund, United Nations Special Envoy, Chair of Global Council On Sdg1, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
H.E. Majid AlsuwaidiDirector General, COP28 -
13:10 - 13:251.0 Plenary HallSUSTAINABILITY AND THE NEW GLOBAL SHIFTS
Global Energy Transitions
H.E. Saeed AltayerManaging Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (dewa), Dubai Electricity and Water Authority -
13:25 - 14:031.0 Plenary HallSUSTAINABILITY AND THE NEW GLOBAL SHIFTS
Main Address of the Guest of Honor
H.E. Recep ErdoğanPresident of the Republic of Türkiye, Government of the Republic of Türkiye -
13:30 - 13:404.3 G42 HallGovernment Experience Exchange Forum
Are We Ready for the Future Ahead of Us?
Hon. Emmerson MnangagwaPresident of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Government of Republic of Zimbabwe -
13:40 - 14:104.3 G42 HallGovernment Experience Exchange Forum
Investing in Quality Programs: What is the Return?
Raed IbrahimDirector of the Institute of Public Administration, State of Qatar, Civil Service and Government Development Bureau - State of Qatar
H.E. Amb. Hisham BadrAssistant Minister for Strategic Partnerships, Excellence and Initiatives National Initiative for Smart Green Projects (nisgp) National Coordinator, Egypt, Ministry of Planning and Economic Development - Egypt
Mayeni GueyeSecretary General Assistant, Ministry of Public Administration and Public Sector Transformation, Senegal, Ministry of Public Administration & Public Sector Transformation - Senegal -
14:00 - 14:102.1 RTA HallLearning and Work
Main Address
H.E. Prof Faustin-archange TouaderaPresident of the Central African Republic, Government of the Central African Republic -
14:00 - 14:152.4 ATRC HallLeadership and Agility
Connecting the Human Brain to Artificial Intelligence
Dr. Benjamin Rapoport Md PhdCo-founder and Chief Science Officer, Precision, Precision Neuroscience Corporation2.2 Dubai Municipality HallFuture of SustainabilityCan Intelligent Mapping Accelerate Sustainability Goals?
-
14:00 - 14:202.3 e& HallPromoting AI Safety: Strategies of the U.S Department of Commerce
U.S. Initiatives to Promote Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy AI
H.E. Kathi VidalUnder Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director, U.s. Patent and Trademark Office, U.s. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Commerce -
14:00 - 15:005.1 Sustainability HallClimate Health Session: Breaking Down Silos in Development Financing
Breaking Down Silos in Development Financing for Climate and Health
H.E. Khumbize ChipondaMinister of Health, the Republic of Malawi, Ministry Of Health Of Malawi
Peter SandsExecutive Director, the Global Fund To Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria, The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
Naina BatraAvpn, CEOTest
Dr. Ajay TandonLead Economist, World Bank Group (WBG) -
14:03 - 14:131.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
-
14:10 - 14:302.1 RTA HallLearning and Work
EdTech for Government: Fostering Innovation and Leadership
Dr. Kai RoemmeltCEO, Udacity
Rosemary LeithCo-founder, World Wide Web Foundation -
14:10 - 15:004.3 G42 HallGovernment Experience Exchange Forum
A Journey to 2050: What Citizens Expect from the Governments of Tomorrow
H.E. Devika VidotMinister of Investment, Entrepreneurship, and Industry, Republic of Seychelles, Ministry of Investment Entrepreneurship and Industry - Seychelles
H.E. Marta TomovskaDirector for Digitalization, Office of the Prime Minister of Republic of Serbia, Office of the Prime Minister, Serbia
H.E. Mauricio Lizcano ArangoMinister of Information Technologies and Communications, Republic of Colombia, Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology - Colombia
Mahammadali KhudaverdiyevDirector General, International Relations Department, State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations, Republic of Azerbaijan, State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations - Azerbaijan -
14:15 - 14:352.2 Dubai Municipality HallFuture of Sustainability
Is Green Energy the Silver Bullet?
Lorenzo SimonelliChairman and Chief Executive Officer, Baker Hughes
Eleni GiokosCorrespondent, CNN2.4 ATRC HallLeadership and AgilityRegenerating Our Workplaces for the Next Generation
Alex LiuManaging Partner and Chairman, A.T. Kearney
Ramia FarrageSenior Presenter of Forbes, Forbes -
14:20 - 15:002.3 e& HallPromoting AI Safety: Strategies of the U.S Department of Commerce
Protecting Intellectual Property around AI to Support Innovation
Blaise ArcasCTO of Tech and Society, Vice President of Research, Google
Keith StrierVice President, Worldwide Ai Initiatives, NVIDIA
Danielle GilliammooreDirector of Global Public Policy, Salesforce
Marja LaitinenSenior Director, Ai Governance and Partnerships, Microsoft
H.E. Kathi VidalUnder Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director, U.s. Patent and Trademark Office, U.s. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Commerce -
14:30 - 14:454.2 TDRA HallA Shared Responsibility to Protect Public Resources Panel
The Role of Supreme Audit Institutions in Protecting Public Resources
H.E. Zainab Al AdawiFirst President of the Court of Accounts, Morocco, UAE Accountability Authority -
14:30 - 14:502.1 RTA HallLearning and Work
How Can the Private Sector Foster the Minds of the Future?
Matt DalioFounder, Endless
Helena LerschVice President, TikTok
Aparna BawaChief Operating Officer, Zoom -
14:35 - 15:002.4 ATRC HallLeadership and Agility
Emerging Leadership Archetypes for a Changing Future
Dr. Ahmad S. DallalPresident, The American University in Cairo
Dr. Jean - Francois ManzoniPresident, International Institute for Management Development
Ramia FarrageSenior Presenter of Forbes, Forbes -
14:35 - 15:052.2 Dubai Municipality HallFuture of Sustainability
The Last Drop: Sustainable Resource Diplomacy
Dr. Michal MlynarActing Executive Director, United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
Brian ShethFounder, Haveli Investments and Conservation Philanthropist
Eleni GiokosCorrespondent, CNN -
14:45 - 14:554.2 TDRA HallA Shared Responsibility to Protect Public Resources Panel
The Role of Anti-Corruption Bodies in Protecting Public Resources
H.E. Amr Adel HosniChairman of the Administrative Control Authority, Arab Republic of Egypt, UAE Accountability Authority -
14:50 - 15:152.1 RTA HallLearning and Work
The Educational Crisis: How Can Governments Nurture the next Generations?
H.E. Dr. Kristina KallasMinister of Education and Research, Republic of Estonia, Ministry of Education and Research - Estonia
Dr. Raj EchambadiPresident, Illinois Institute of Technology
Joe LiemandtPrincipal, Alpha.school
H.E. Dr. Ahmed Belhoul AlfalasiMinister of Education, Uae, Ministry of Education -
14:55 - 15:054.2 TDRA HallA Shared Responsibility to Protect Public Resources Panel
Mechanisms for Strengthening Institutional Partnerships to Protect Public Resources
H.E. Brigitte Strobel-shawChief of the Corruption and Economic Crime Branch of the United Nations Office On Drugs and Crime, UAE Accountability Authority -
15:00 - 15:304.3 G42 HallGovernment Experience Exchange Forum
Digital Government: A Dream for Some, a Reality for Others
Hon. Keith TantiParliamentary Secretary for Youth, Research, and Innovation, Republic of Malta, Government of Republic of Malta
H.E. Uchral Nyam OsorMinistry of Digital Development and Communications - Mongolia
H.E. Marsha CaddleMinistry of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology - Barbados
Eman AlsuwaidiSenior Director of Dubai Model Centre, the Executive Council of Dubai, The Executive Council - Dubai -
15:05 - 15:154.2 TDRA HallA Shared Responsibility to Protect Public Resources Panel
The Role of Information and Communication Technologies in Supporting the Efforts of SAIs and Anti-Corruption Bodies
H.E. Tsakani MalulekeAuditor-general of South Africa, UAE Accountability Authority -
15:10 - 15:201.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
Investing in the Future: What Governments Can Learn from the Past?
H.E. Dilma RousseffNew Development Bank (NDB) -
15:20 - 15:351.0 Plenary HallGENERATIVE AI AND THE NEXT FRONTIERS
The Next Chapter: AI’s Evolution and Emerging Opportunities
H.E. Faisal AlbannaiSecretary General of Atrc and Chairman of Ai71 -
15:30 - 16:102.4 ATRC HallEdge of Government: Shifting Perspectives
Edge of Government: Shifting Perspectives
Jonathan KeatsConceptual Artist
Emma GrahamModerator, CNBC -
15:40 - 16:201.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
Main Address
H.E. Andry RajoelinaPresident of the Republic of Madagascar, President of the Republic of Madagascar
H.E. Dr. Mohamed MuizzuGovernment of Republic of Maldives
Prithvirajsing RoopunPresident of the Republic of Mauritius, Office of the President of Mauritius
H.E. Wavel RamkalawanPresident of the Republic of Seychelles, Office of the President - Seychelles -
15:50 - 16:304.3 G42 HallGovernment Experience Exchange Forum
International Catalysts: The Pursuit of Government Development
H.E. Martin ChungongSecretary General, Inter Parliamentary Union
Dr. Heike HarmgartManaging Director for the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean Region, Ebrd, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Ali AlhosaniDeputy Executive Director of the Arab Group, International Monetary Fund (IMF) -
16:20 - 16:451.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
Transforming Nations: Is Tech Our Solution?
H.E. Edi RamaPrime Minister of the Republic of Albania, Government of the Republic of Albania -
16:30 - 17:004.3 G42 HallGovernment Experience Exchange Forum
United We Explore: Harnessing International Collaboration for Space and Beyond
Prof. Neil MorisettiVice Dean (public Policy), Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Professor of Climate and Resource Security, University College London
Dr. James GreenFormer Chief Scientist, NASA
Dr. Mohamed AlaseeriChief Executive Officer, National Space Science Agency, Kingdom of Bahrain, National Space Science Agency - Bahrain
Koichi WakataSenior Advisor and Astronaut, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Hoor AlmaazmiSpace Science Researcher, Space Missions Department, Uae Space Agency, UAE Space Agency -
17:00 - 17:104.3 G42 HallGovernment Experience Exchange Forum
The Journey of Change: The Power of Government Planning in Creating an Impact on Community Wellbeing
H.E. Dr. Hala ElsaidMinistry of Planning and Economic Development - Egypt -
17:00 - 18:002.3 e& HallRoundtable Meetings
Reimagining the State: How AI Can Transform Government and Public Services Roundtable
Mike SiciliaExecutive Vice President, Oracle Systems
Kate KallotFounder & Chief Executive Officer, Amini
Sriram KrishnanEntrepreneur and Venture Capitalist, Andreessen Horowitz LLC
H.E. Edi RamaPrime Minister of the Republic of Albania, Government of the Republic of Albania
H.E. Ivan UySecretary, Department of Information and Communications Technology - Philippines
H.E. Marsha CaddleMinistry of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology - Barbados
H.E. Omar AlolamaMinister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, Uae, Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications
H.E. Paula IngabireMinister of Ict and Innovation, Republic of Rwanda, Ministry of ICT and Innovation - Rwanda
H.E. Dr.david SengehChief Minister, Republic of Sierra Leone, Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone -
17:10 - 17:204.3 G42 HallGovernment Experience Exchange Forum
Bold Governments Race Towards Leading Positions
H.E. Maryam AlhammadiMinister of State and Secretary General of the Uae Cabinet, Ministry of Cabinet Affairs
-
08:00 - 17:005.0 DEWA Connect
-
08:30 - 08:455.1 Sustainability HallLearning and Work
-
08:45 - 08:502.2 Dubai Municipality HallEmerging Economies Forum
Opening Remarks
H.E. Ahmed AlsayeghMinister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Uae, H.E Ahmed Bin Ali AlSayegh Office -
08:50 - 09:202.2 Dubai Municipality HallEmerging Economies Forum
Strategies for Sustainable Investments in Emerging Markets
J. Michael EvansPresident, Alibaba, Alibaba Group -
09:00 - 09:054.3 G42 HallGlobal Health Forum
Paving The Way for the Future of Urban Health
H.E. Abdulrahman AlowaisMinister of Health and Prevention, Uae, Ministry of Health and Prevention4.2 TDRA HallFuture of Space ForumOpening Remarks
H.E. Salem AlqubaisiDirector General, UAE Space Agency -
09:00 - 09:155.1 Sustainability HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
Revolutionizing Landscaping from Plant Hunting to Future Cities
Seijun NishihataPlant Hunter and Landscape Designer, Sora Botanical Garden Project -
09:00 - 09:201.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
The History of our World in 20 Minutes
Prof. David ChristianHistorian and Scholar, Macquarie University -
09:00 - 09:302.1 RTA Hall
Youth Circle: National Identity, the Cornerstone of Youth for Future Development
H.E. Dr. Sultan AlneyadiMinister of State for Youth, Uae, Ministry of Culture and Youth
Butti AlmheiriAnalyst, Office of Development and Fallen Heroes Affairs -
09:00 - 10:304.1 Policy HallRoundtable Meetings
Higher Education Roundtable
Prof. Malaviya PrashantProfessor of Marketing and Vice Dean of Programs, Georgetown University
Prof. Georgios PapakonstantinouDirector, Florence School of Transnational Governance, European University Institute
H.E. Luisa GriloMinistry of Education - Angola
Dr. Inhyok ChaHead of Digital Twin Task Force
Prof. Anil KhuranaResearch Professor of the Practice, Georgetown University
Dr. Ahmad S. DallalPresident, The American University in Cairo
H.E. Dr. Ahmed Belhoul AlfalasiMinister of Education, Uae, Ministry of Education
Dr. Kai RoemmeltCEO, Udacity
H.E. Ester NghipondokaMinistry of Education - Namibia
H.E. Dr. Ntoi RapapaMinistry of Education - Lesotho
Tim BrownChairman, IDEO -
09:05 - 09:454.3 G42 HallGlobal Health Forum
Urban Health: Challenges, Opportunities and Solutions
Dr. Lujain AlqodmaniPresident of the World Medical Association, World Medical Association
Dr. Seth BerkleySenior Strategic Health Advisor, Sicpa and Senior Advisor, the Pandemic Center, Brown University, SICPA SA
Hasan Jasem Al NowaisGroup Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director,M42
Jeffrey SchlegelmilchDirector, National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia Climate School, National Center For Disaster Preparedness
Andrew RzepaPartner and Executive Director, Gallup -
09:10 - 09:304.2 TDRA HallFuture of Space Forum
Beyond the Sphere of Fiction: The New Frontiers of Science
Atsushi SaikiChief Revenue Officer, ispace inc.
Karim SabbaghManaging Director Designate, Space42
Dr. Ray O. JohnsonChief Executive Officer, Technology Innovation Institute
Prof. Neil MorisettiVice Dean (public Policy), Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Professor of Climate and Resource Security, University College London -
09:20 - 09:351.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
-
09:20 - 09:452.2 Dubai Municipality HallEmerging Economies Forum
Can We Mitigate Geo-Economic Fragmentation in a Multipolar World?
Priti PatelMember of Parliament for Witham, United Kingdom, Uk Government
Cliff KupchanChairman, Eurasia Group, Eurasia
Mohamed OsmanSenior Political Counsellor for the Southern & Eastern Mediterranean, Ebrd, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) -
09:30 - 09:554.2 TDRA HallFuture of Space Forum
The Potential of the Space Sector in the Middle East
H.E. Salem AlqubaisiDirector General, UAE Space Agency
Dr. Mohamed AlaseeriChief Executive Officer, National Space Science Agency, Kingdom of Bahrain, National Space Science Agency - Bahrain
Dr. Shareef AlromaithiChief Executive Officer, Madari Space
Dr. Sherif SedkyChief Executive Officer, Egyptian Space Agency -
09:30 - 10:303.1 ADFD HallRoundtable Meetings
Digital Transformation in Judicial Services Ministerial Roundtable
H.E. Omar MarwanMinistry of Justice - Egypt
H.E. Abdellatif OuahbiMinister of Justice, Kingdom of Morocco, Ministry of Justice - Morocco
H.E. Abdullah AlnuaimiMinistry of Justice
H.E. Maja PopovicMinistry of Justice, Republic of Serbia -
09:35 - 09:551.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
A Conversation with the Co-Founder & CEO of Palantir: Winners and Losers in the AI Age
Dr. Alexander KarpCo-founder and CEO, Palantir Technologies -
09:45 - 09:552.2 Dubai Municipality HallEmerging Economies Forum
Keynote Address
Vijay ChaithaiwaleIn-charge, Department of Foreign Affairs, Bharatiya Janata Party (bjp), Quick Registration -
09:45 - 10:304.3 G42 HallGlobal Health Forum
Shaping a Safer Future: An International Legal Framework for Pandemic Prevention Preparedness and Response
H.E. Martin ChungongSecretary General, Inter Parliamentary Union
H.E. Peggy VidotMinister of Health, Republic of Seychelles, Ministry of Health - Seychelles
Dr. Jaouad MahjourHead, Who Secretariat To Inb and Ihr Amendments, World Health Organization (WHO)
H.E. Amb. Achsanul HabibVice Chair of Working Group, International Health Regulations -
09:55 - 10:104.2 TDRA Hall _Future of Space Forum
Designing Space Missions
Mohsen AlawadhiProgram Director, Emirates Mission To the Asteroid Belt, Uae Space Agency, Emirates Mission To The Asteroid Belt
Amer AlsayeghAssistant Director General of Aerospace Engineering Sector
Hoor AlmaazmiSpace Science Researcher, Space Missions Department, Uae Space Agency, UAE Space Agency -
09:55 - 10:202.2 Dubai Municipality HallEmerging Economies Forum
AI and Innovation: Rapidly Changing Emerging Markets
Sachin DuggalChief Wizard, Builder.ai
Harrison LungGroup Chief Strategy Officer, e&
Blaise ArcasCTO of Tech and Society, Vice President of Research, Google -
10:00 - 10:201.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
A Conversation with the Prime Minister of the State of Libya
H.E. Eng Abdulhamid AldabibaPrime Minister of the State of Libya, Government of the State of Libya -
10:10 - 10:254.2 TDRA HallFuture of Space Forum
24 Hours in the International Space Station
Koichi WakataSenior Advisor and Astronaut, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Hazza AlmansouriAstronaut, Uae, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center -
10:20 - 10:302.2 Dubai Municipality HallEmerging Economies Forum
-
10:25 - 10:354.2 TDRA HallFuture of Space Forum
The Ripple Effect of Space Exploration on the Next Generation
Dr. James GreenFormer Chief Scientist, NASA -
10:30 - 10:454.3 G42 HallGlobal Health Forum
Navigating Urban Health Frontiers
Dr. Otmar KloiberSecretary General, World Medical Association -
10:35 - 10:501.0 Plenary Hall
The Making of a Star: A Conversation with Shah Rukh Khan
Shah Rukh KhanBollywood Celebrity Entrepreneur, Shah Rukh Khan -
10:45 - 11:004.3 G42 HallGlobal Health Forum
Tech-Powered Urban Wellbeing During Crises
Mitchell StriplingDirector, New York City Pandemic Response Institute -
11:00 - 11:102.1 RTA HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
Main Address
H.E. Prof Faustin-archange TouaderaPresident of the Central African Republic, Government of the Central African Republic -
11:00 - 11:154.3 G42 HallGlobal Health Forum
Integrating Nature and Innovative Design for Urban Health
Jad DaleyPresident and CEO, American Forests4.2 TDRA HallFuture of Education ForumOpening Remarks
H.h. Sheikha Dr. Shamma Al NahyanChairman of the Board of Directors of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalid Al Nahyan Cultural Centre, UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators -
11:00 - 11:202.1 RTA HallFuture Opportunities
What Did I Learn From Elon and Zuckerberg?
Sriram KrishnanEntrepreneur and Venture Capitalist, Andreessen Horowitz LLC
Naina BajekalExecutive Editor and International Editor, TIME2.2 Dubai Municipality HallFuture TalentsTransforming AI: Future Skills and Growth Mindset
John DefteriosProfessor of Business, New York University - Abu Dhabi2.4 ATRC HallFuture of SocietyWill AI Enable us to Understand and Communicate with Animals?
Jane LawtonDirector of Impact, Earth Species Project -
11:00 - 11:305.1 Sustainability HallA Shared Responsibility to Protect Public Resources Panel
Shaping the Future: Harnessing Technological Innovation for Global Development
Khalifa AlshamsiCeo, E& Life, e&
Bassel AlnahlaouiManaging Director of Mobility of Careem
Maaz SheikhCEO of Starzplay, e&
Jayesh PatelCEO of Wio Bank, e& -
11:00 - 12:002.3 e& HallRoundtable Meetings
Emerging Economies Roundtable
H.E. Ahmed AlsayeghMinister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Uae, H.E Ahmed Bin Ali AlSayegh Office
Mohamed AlsharhanManaging Director, World Governments Summit
H.E. Dr. Thani AlzeyoudiMinister of State for Foreign Trade, Ministry of Economy
Mohit BhasinEconomic Development Advisory, KPMG
Dr. Somdutta SinghFounder and CEO, Assiduus Global
Dr. Alexander EzenaguDirector, Africa Continental Free Trade Area Agreement Centre - Strathmore University
J. Michael EvansPresident, Alibaba, Alibaba Group
Fariha JavedDirector of Investor Relations, Stride Ventures
Zaheer AdenwalaCo Founder, Ketto
Muthoni MutonyiFounder, Jirani
Abhay MishraCEO, Monet Work
Mansour AljobourChairman, King Hussein Business Park
Robert ThomsonSvp Global Government Engagement, Visa International Services Association
Richad SoundardjeeHead of China International Capital Corporation in Uae, China International Capital Corporation
Srinivasa RaoGlobal Vice Chair, Ernst & Young
Dr. Soonmin BaeMember of Public Hyper-scale Ai Task Force, Senior Vice President of Leading Ai and Metaverse R&d and Strategy, Korea Telecom
Cliff KupchanChairman, Eurasia Group, Eurasia
Mohamed OsmanSenior Political Counsellor for the Southern & Eastern Mediterranean, Ebrd, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Yashish DahiyaCEO and Co founder -
11:00 - 13:303.1 ADFD HallRoundtable Meetings
Towards a Future of Responsible AI Roundtable
Jonathan RossFounder and CEO, Groq
H.E. Faisal AlbannaiSecretary General of Atrc and Chairman of Ai71
Dr. Alexander KarpCo-founder and CEO, Palantir Technologies
H.E. Kathi VidalUnder Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director, U.s. Patent and Trademark Office, U.s. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Commerce
H.E. Omar AlolamaMinister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, Uae, Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications
H.E. Mohamed LoulyMinistry Of Digital Transformation - Mauritania
Arya BolurfrushanChief Executive Officer, Applied AI Company
Çağlayan ÇetinPresident, Trendyol Group, Republic of Türkiye, Trendyol Group
Dr. Ray O. JohnsonChief Executive Officer, Technology Innovation Institute
Prof. Eric XingMbzuai President and University Professor
H.E. Giedre BalcytyteChancellor, Government of the Republic of Lithuania
Aj AbdallatPresident and Ceo, Beyond Limits, Beyond Limits Ai
Julien MarcenacCo-founder and Head of Ai, TokWise
H.E. Ulvi MehdiyevState Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations Under the President - Azerbaijan
H.E. Mauricio Lizcano ArangoMinister of Information Technologies and Communications, Republic of Colombia, Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology - Colombia
H.E. Majed AlmesmarDirector General, Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, UAE
Sachin DuggalChief Wizard, Builder.ai
Dr. Werner VogelsCto, Amazon, Amazon
Miguel CorreaSenior Partner, Affinity Partners
Jungwoo HaThe Presidential Committee on the Digital Platform Government - South Korea
Gary KazantsevHead of Quant Technology Strategy, Bloomberg
Andres SuttMember of Parliament, Parliament of Estonia
Alexander SukharevskyManaging Partner, QuantumBlack
Saqr Bin GhalibExecutive Director, Uae Ai Office, Ministry of Cabinet Affairs
Greg WilsonWorldwide Public Sector Government Cto, Microsoft, Microsoft Corporation
Seth GersonChief Executive Officer, Survios
Dena AlmansooriGroup Chief Ai & Data Officer, e& -
11:15 - 11:304.3 G42 HallGlobal Health Forum
-
11:20 - 11:402.1 RTA HallFuture Opportunities
The Global Investments Outlook in 2024
Naina BajekalExecutive Editor and International Editor, TIME2.4 ATRC HallFuture of SocietyLimited Societies or Limitless Progress: The Role of Societal Empowerment
Sung-joo KimFounder and Chief Visionary Officer of Sungjoo Group and Chairperson of Mcm Group, Sungjoo Group And MCM Holding
Dr. Songyee YoonManaging Partner, Chamaeleon Ventures2.2 Dubai Municipality HallFuture TalentsMinds on the Move: Human-Centric Empowerment
H.E. Dr.david SengehChief Minister, Republic of Sierra Leone, Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone
Chip PaucekCo-founder and CEO, Pro Athlete Community
Ndamukong SuhNfl Super Bowl Champion, Pro Athlete Community
John DefteriosProfessor of Business, New York University - Abu Dhabi4.2 TDRA HallFuture of Education ForumNurturing Curiosity Through Edutainment
H.E. Dr. Ahmed Belhoul AlfalasiMinister of Education, Uae, Ministry of Education
Ahmed AlghandourContent Creator and Educator, Da7ee7 -
11:40 - 12:002.4 ATRC HallFuture of Society
Peace and Resilience: Can the World Be a Haven for All?
Ashok SwainUnesco Chair On International Water Cooperation, Uppsala University4.2 TDRA HallFuture of Education ForumFactory Model Schools: Education Reimagined
Anant AgarwalFounder, edX
Dr. Yuhyun ParkFounder and CEO, DQ Institute
Conrad WolframCo Founder and CEO, Wolfram Research -
11:40 - 12:102.2 Dubai Municipality HallFuture Talents
Lessons from the Private Sector: How Can Governments Succeed in Promoting Sports?
Mike ZarrenVice President of Basketball Operations and Team Counsel, Boston Celtics
Stephen PagliucaChairman, Ceo, Founder, Pagsgroup and Co-owner, Boston Celtics, PagsGroup
John DefteriosProfessor of Business, New York University - Abu Dhabi -
12:00 - 12:151.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
-
12:00 - 12:254.2 TDRA HallFuture of Education Forum
Classroom to Boardroom: Entrepreneurship as an Unconventional Teacher
Dr. Kai RoemmeltCEO, Udacity
Quddus PativadaFounder and Ceo, Digestai, DigestAI
Nafez DakkakCo-founder & Managing Partner, BLDR Ventures -
12:20 - 12:401.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
-
12:25 - 12:354.2 TDRA HallFuture of Education Forum
Future of Digital Education in SADC Countries
H.E. Menghestab HaileRegional Director of World Food Program, World Food Programme (WFP) -
12:30 - 12:455.1 Sustainability Hall
The Power of Personal Narratives in Higher Education and Governance
Dr. Banafsheh MadaninejadFounder and Executive Director -
12:30 - 14:002.3 e& HallRoundtable Meetings
-
12:35 - 13:154.2 TDRA HallFuture of Education Forum
Digital Education Roadmap in the SADC Region
H.E. Luisa GriloMinistry of Education - Angola
H.E. Ester NghipondokaMinistry of Education - Namibia
H.E. Dr. Ntoi RapapaMinistry of Education - Lesotho
H.E. Dr. Marie SahondrarimalalaMinistry of National Education - Madagascar
Hon. Douglas SyakalimaMinistry of Education - Zambia
Prof. Shafika IsaacsDigital Learning and Ai in Education Specialist, Professor of Practice, University of Johannersburg -
12:50 - 13:301.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
Following in The Footsteps of Our Founding Fathers
Lt. General H.h. Sheikh Saif Al NahyanDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Uae, Ministry of Interior - UAE -
13:15 - 14:004.2 TDRA HallFuture of Education Forum
Empowering Communities through Digital Learning
Robert JenkinsGlobal Director of Education, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Trillium HibbelnDirector for Accreditation and School Improvement, Neasc, Association of Schools and Colleges - USA
Dr. Mohamed QasemDean,Dubai Future Academy, UAE
Prof. Shafika IsaacsDigital Learning and Ai in Education Specialist, Professor of Practice, University of Johannersburg
Dr. Waleed Al AliSecretary General of the Digital School and Board Member, Digital School
Raya BidshahriSchool Of Humanity -
14:30 - 16:304.2 TDRA HallA Shared Responsibility to Protect Public Resources Panel
-
09:00 - 09:301.0 Plenary Hall
Boring Cities, AI, and DOGE
Elon MuskCEO and Product Architect, Tesla Motors, Owner, Chief Technology Officer, and Executive Chairman, X, Founder, Ceo, and Chief Engineer, Space Exploration Technologies Corp, SpaceX
Omar Sultan AlolamaMinister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, Prime Minister's Office