World Government Summit 2023
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09:00 - 09:05Dubai Municipality Hall 2023Arab Fiscal Forum
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09:05 - 10:00Dubai Municipality Hall 2023Arab Fiscal Forum
Macroeconomic Developments and Prospects
H.E. Dr. Muhammad AlJasserChairman, Islamic Development Bank Group
Jihad AzourDirector of Middle East and Central Asia Department Region, International Monetary Fund -
09:45 - 09:50TDRA Hall'23Arab Meeting for Young Leaders
Opening Remarks: Reflections on the Arab Narrative
H.E. Shamma AlMazruiMinister of Community Development and Vice Chairman of the Arab Youth Center, UAE -
09:55 - 10:00TDRA Hall'23Arab Meeting for Young Leaders
A Regional Perspective on the Arab Narrative
H.E. Dr. Ashraf SobhyHead of the Executive Office of the Council of Arab Youth and Sports Minister, Minister of Youth and Sports, Arab Republic of Egypt -
10:00 - 10:05ADNOC HallGlobal Data Forum
The Future is Now: Data-Driven Disruptions
H.E. Sarah AlAmiriMinister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology, UAE, Chairwoman, UAE Space Agency -
10:00 - 10:30Dubai Municipality Hall 2023Arab Fiscal Forum
Opening Session
Kristalina GeorgievaManaging Director, International Monetary Fund
H.E. Mohamed AlHussainiMinister of State for Financial Affairs, UAE -
10:10 - 10:20TDRA Hall'23Arab Meeting for Young Leaders
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10:10 - 10:55ADNOC HallGlobal Data Forum
Harnessing Data from Within and Beyond to Advance Space Policy
Yana GevorgyanDirector of Secretariat, Group on Earth Observations
Rolf Heuer16th Director General, CERN
Clint BrownDirector of Product Engineering, Environmental Systems Research Institute
Hessa AlMatroushiScience Deputy Project Manager, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center -
10:20 - 10:30TDRA Hall'23Arab Meeting for Young Leaders
Positivity and Triumph: The Arab Story
Khaled GhattassInfluencer and Human Behavior Specialist, Lebanon -
10:30 - 10:40TDRA Hall'23Arab Meeting for Young Leaders
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10:40 - 10:50TDRA Hall'23Arab Meeting for Young Leaders
The Arabic Language: Our Unifying Identity
Hanada ThomureDirector of the Zai Arabic Language Research Center -
10:45 - 12:30Dubai Municipality Hall 2023Arab Fiscal Forum
Managing Climate Risks and Opportunities: Fiscal Policy and Climate Change
H.E. Mohamed AlHussainiMinister of State for Financial Affairs, UAE
Suman BeryVice Chairman, NITI Aayog, India
Gernot WagnerClimate Economist and Senior Lecturer, Columbia Business School -
10:50 - 11:00TDRA Hall'23Arab Meeting for Young Leaders
A Story of Hope and Prosperity for the Arab World
H.E. Omran SharafAssistant Minister of UAE Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for Advanced Science and Technology, UAE, UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation -
11:00 - 11:05TDRA Hall'23Arab Meeting for Young Leaders
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11:00 - 11:45ADNOC HallGlobal Data Forum
Data on the Move: A Multilateral Approach Through Cross-Border Privacy Rules
Lori BakerVice President, Legal and Director of Data Protection, Dubai International Financial Centre
Michelle GervaisVice President Data Policy, VISA
George WolfartHead of Public Policy, Snapchat Inc
H.E. Younus AlNasserAssistant Director General, Digital Dubai & CEO, Dubai Data Establishment -
11:05 - 11:10TDRA Hall'23Arab Meeting for Young Leaders
The Power of Youth in Changing the Arab Narrative
H.H. Sheikh Rashid AlNuaimiChairman of Ajman Municipality and Planning Department, Vice Chairman of the Arab Youth Center, UAE -
11:10 - 11:20TDRA Hall'23Arab Meeting for Young Leaders
Today’s Role Models: Bahrain's Perspective
H.E. Rawan TawfeeqiMinistry of Youth Affairs - Bahrain -
11:20 - 11:30TDRA Hall'23Arab Meeting for Young Leaders
Today’s Role Models: UAE's Perspective
H.E. Sara FalaknazMember
Abdulla AlShaikhHead of the Diplomatic and Consular Affairs Department - Dubai Police
Abdulqader AlSaqqafYouth Representative of the UAE to the United Nations -
11:30 - 11:35TDRA Hall'23Arab Meeting for Young Leaders
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11:40 - 11:50TDRA Hall'23Arab Meeting for Young Leaders
Today’s Role Models: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Perspective
Othman AlMuammarChair of Youth Communication Group -
11:50 - 12:00TDRA Hall'23Arab Meeting for Young Leaders
Today’s Role Models: Sultanate of Oman’s Perspective
Zaid AlSalmaniExecutive Director, Youth Center, Sultanate of Oman -
11:55 - 12:00ADNOC HallGlobal Data Forum
Unlocking the Potential Value of Public Data and Artificial Intelligence
Yoon-Seok KoExecutive Principal and Leader of Data Department, National Information Society Agency, (NIA) and Chief, Korea Data Dam Project -
12:00 - 14:30TII ClusterSDGs in Action'23
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12:05 - 12:50ADNOC HallGlobal Data Forum
Data-driven Behavior: Is it a Myth?
Arturo BrisDirector of IMD World Competitiveness Reports
Noora AlAbbarDirector of International Media Engagement -
12:20 - 12:30TDRA Hall'23Arab Meeting for Young Leaders
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12:30 - 12:35TDRA Hall'23Arab Meeting for Young Leaders
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13:00 - 13:10ADNOC HallGlobal Data Forum
The Role of Data in Government Development
H.E. Ohood AlRoumiMinister of State for Government Development and the Future, UAE, Vice Chair, World Government Summit -
13:30 - 15:15Dubai Municipality Hall 2023Arab Fiscal Forum
Managing Fiscal Risks
H.E. Sheikh Salman Al KhalifaMinistry of Finance And National Economy - Bahrain
Carolina RenteriaDivision Chief, Public Financial Management, International Monetary Fund -
14:30 - 14:45TDRA Hall'23Arab Meeting for Young Leaders
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15:30 - 15:40TDRA Hall'23SDGs in Action'23
Opening Remarks
Abdullah LootahDeputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Experience Exchange, Ministry of Cabinet Affairs -
15:30 - 17:15Dubai Municipality Hall 2023Arab Fiscal Forum
Financing Fiscal Needs: Enhancing Domestic Revenue Mobilization
H.E. Dr. Mohamed MaaitMinistry of Finance - Egypt
Katherine BaerFiscal Affairs Department, International Monetary Fund -
15:40 - 16:15TDRA Hall'23SDGs in Action'23
Global Councils on SDGs: Energy and Innovation
Manish PantExecutive Vice President, International Operations, Schneider Electric
H.E. Dr. Nawal AlHosanyUAE Ambassador and Council
H.E. Suhail AlMazroueiMinistry of Energy and Infrastructure
Elena SiegelPartner, Kearney -
16:15 - 16:50TDRA Hall'23SDGs in Action'23
Global Councils on SDGs: Policies and Leadership
Marie BouryHead of Impact Based Finance, Societe Generale - France
Dubai AbulhoulCEO, Fiker Institute
H.E. Dr. Yasir AlNaqbiDirector General of Abu Dhabi School of Government, Department of Government Enablement - Abu Dhabi
Rudolph LohmeyerPartner, Kearney, UAE -
16:50 - 17:25TDRA Hall'23SDGs in Action'23
Global Councils on SDGs: Education, Health and Technology
Clint BrownDirector of Product Engineering, Environmental Systems Research Institute
Judith KurianskyMain United Nations Representative, International Association of Applied Psychology
Sonia Ben JaafarCEO, Abdullah Al Ghurair Foundation for Education
Manal TaryamCEO and Board Member, Noor Dubai Foundation
Samer CostantiniDirector of Marketing, Schneider Electric -
17:15 - 18:00Dubai Municipality Hall 2023Arab Fiscal Forum
Ministerial Roundtable with Arab Finance Ministers
Vitor GasparDirector, Fiscal Affairs Department, International Monetary Fund -
17:25 - 17:55TDRA Hall'23SDGs in Action'23
Global Councils on SDGs: Climate and Partnerships
H.E. Dr. Tariq AlGurgCEO & Vice Chairman, Dubai Cares
Khawla AlMehairiEVP of Strategy and Government Comm., Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
Ayesha RobertsonSenior Specialist, Duplicate UAE Gender Balance Council -
17:55 - 18:00TDRA Hall'23SDGs in Action'23
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19:00 - 21:30TDRA Hall'23Accelerating Development & Governance
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08:00 - 18:00DEWA ConnectAccelerating Development & Governance
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09:00 - 09:15Plenary HallAccelerating Development & Governance
A Decade of Change
H.E. Mohammad AlGergawiMinister of Cabinet Affairs & Chairman World Government Summit -
09:15 - 09:25Plenary HallAccelerating Development & Governance
The State of the World
Klaus SchwabFounder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum -
09:25 - 09:40Plenary HallExploring New Frontiers
Investing in a Sustainable Future: The Role of Climate Finance
Makhtar DiopManaging Director, International Finance Corporation
Becky AndersonCNN, CNN -
09:30 - 10:15Sustainability HallFuture of Societies and Healthcare
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09:40 - 09:55Plenary HallAccelerating Development & Governance
Post Globalization: What's Next for Global Trade?
H.E. Ngozi IwealaDirector General, World Trade Organization
Richard QuestCorrespondent and Anchor, CNN -
09:55 - 10:05Plenary HallAccelerating Development & Governance
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10:00 - 10:10TDRA Hall'23Global Climate Tech and Policy Forum
Opening Address
Frederick KempeChief Executive Officer, Atlantic Council - USA
H.E. Omar AlOlamaMinister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, UAE, Managing Director, World Government Summit -
10:05 - 10:35Plenary HallAccelerating Development & Governance
Accelerating Innovation: Rwanda's Model
Edouard NgirentePrime Minister, Republic of Rwanda -
10:10 - 11:00TDRA Hall'23Global Climate Tech and Policy Forum
Energy Security in a Net-zero Future
Marco DunandCEO and Co-founder, Mercuria Energy Group
Manish PantExecutive Vice President, International Operations, Schneider Electric
Christian BruchPresident and CEO, Siemens
Mohammed AlRamahiChief Executive Officer, Masdar
Frederick KempeChief Executive Officer, Atlantic Council - USA -
10:30 - 12:00Policy HallArab Public Administration Forum'23
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10:35 - 11:00Plenary HallGlobal City Design and Sustainability
What Lies Ahead: The Dawn of a New Industrial Era
C. P. GurnaniManaging Director and Chief Executive Office
Ray O. JohnsonCEO
George OliverChief Executive Officer, Johnson Controls
Richard QuestCorrespondent and Anchor, CNN -
11:00 - 11:10RTA Hall'23Future of Governance
Shaping the Future: Policy-making in a Dynamic World
H.E. Noriyuki ShikataCabinet Secretary for Public Affairs, Japan -
11:00 - 11:20COP 28 HallAgile Policy Making
Redesigning Policy-making for a Complex World
Ignacio García AlvesChairman and Chief Executive Officer, Arthur D. Little
Anna StewartReporter, CNNDubai Municipality Hall 2023Future of CitiesA Blueprint for Governments: Designing Future Cities
Baharash BagherianChief Executive Officer
Engin AyazCo-Founder, ATÖLYE
Jane WitherspoonBureau Chief, Euronews -
11:00 - 11:45ADNOC HallGoverning Economic Resilience and Connectivity
Making Digital Trade Work for All: Conversation with Young African Digital Entrepreneurs
H.E. Ngozi IwealaDirector General, World Trade Organization
Olajumoke OduwoleFounder and CEO
Tofara ChokeraFounder and CEO
Birame N.SockFounder, Kwely Company
Thobo KhatholaFounder and CEO, Lion Tutoring Company -
11:00 - 12:00TDRA Hall'23Global Climate Tech and Policy Forum
Global Governance of Large-scale Climate Change Mitigation Technologies
Janos PasztorExecutive Director, Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative
Peter IrvineSenior Science Advisor, The DEGREES Initiative, Lecturer in Climate Change and Solar Geoengineering, University College London
Lioyd WhitmanSenior Director, Atlantic Council - USAADFD Hall'23Governing Economic Resilience and ConnectivityMinistry of Finance and IMF High-level Meeting on Climate Finance
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11:10 - 11:30RTA Hall'23Future of Governance
Key Predictions for a Changing World Order
Arturo BrisDirector of IMD World Competitiveness Reports
Samir SaranGeneral Manager -
11:20 - 11:40COP 28 HallAgile Policy Making
10 Ways Robotics Can Transform Our Future
Hiroshi IshiguroDirector of Intelligent Robotics Laboratory
Anna StewartReporter, CNN -
11:20 - 11:45Dubai Municipality Hall 2023Future of Cities
Intelligent Cities: How Can We Design Them?
Cyrus SigariCo-founder & Managing Partner, UP Partners
Carlos MorenoPioneer
Jeff BleichChief Legal Officer
Mark FialkowskiPresident
Jane WitherspoonBureau Chief, Euronews -
11:30 - 11:50RTA Hall'23Future of Governance
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11:40 - 12:00COP 28 HallAgile Policy Making
Accelerating Tech: The New Frontier for Policy-making
Willim -Founder and CEO, FYI
Sujay JaswaFounder and Managing Partner, WndrCo
Doron AvniVP of Government Affairs and Public Policy Emerging Markets
Anna StewartReporter, CNN -
11:45 - 12:05Dubai Municipality Hall 2023Future of Cities
What Can Governments Learn from the Service Sector?
Amit KaushalCEO
Hawazen EsberCEO, Development, Majid Al Futtaim Group
Jane WitherspoonBureau Chief, Euronews -
11:50 - 12:10RTA Hall'23Future of Governance
Stability and Governance: Is Decision-making in Policy Flawed?
Paul DolanProfessor of Behavioral Science, London School of Economics and Political Science -
12:00 - 12:25TDRA Hall'23Global Climate Tech and Policy Forum
A Conversation with H.E. Dr. Yasmin Fouad
H.E. Dr. Yasmine FouadGovernment of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Landon DerentzSenior Director, Atlantic Council - USA -
12:00 - 12:30DEWA Connect
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12:15 - 13:30Emirates HallFuture of Societies and Healthcare
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12:30 - 12:40Plenary HallAccelerating Development & Governance
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12:30 - 13:30Policy HallGlobal Climate Tech and Policy Forum
Climate Beyond 2050: Governance, Technologies and Supply Chains (Invitation Only)
H.E. Jaime De ParmeClimate Envoy
Christian BruchPresident and CEO, Siemens
Stephane GermainPresident, Ghgsat Inc
Mohammed AlRamahiChief Executive Officer, Masdar
Marco DunandCEO and Co-founder, Mercuria Energy Group
Musabbeh AlKaabiExecutive Director, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company - ADNOC
Nickolas HastonHead of Strategy & Public Sector, Palantir -
12:40 - 12:55Plenary HallGlobal City Design and Sustainability
Urban Planning: Pathways to Wellbeing
H.E. Mattar Al TayerChairman of the Board of Executive Directors -
13:00 - 13:05ADNOC HallExperience Exchange Forum
Opening Speech
H.H. Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al NahyanDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, UAE, Ministry of Interior -
13:00 - 13:15Plenary HallGoverning Economic Resilience and Connectivity
Can Governments Build an Omni-economy?
Kristalina GeorgievaManaging Director, International Monetary Fund
Richard QuestCorrespondent and Anchor, CNNTDRA Hall'23SDGs in Action'23Opening Address
Abdullah LootahDeputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Experience Exchange, Ministry of Cabinet Affairs -
13:00 - 15:00ADFD Hall'23Accelerating Development & Governance
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13:05 - 13:15ADNOC HallExperience Exchange Forum
Main Address
H.E. Rashid MeredovDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Turkmenistan -
13:15 - 13:30TDRA Hall'23SDGs in Action'23
Main Address
H.E. Ana BrnabićPrime Minister, Government of the Republic of SerbiaADNOC HallExperience Exchange ForumThe Successful Model of Government Experience Exchange
H.E. Eng Khalid MustafaPermanent Under-Secretary, Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, Director General, Egypt Government Excellence Award -
13:15 - 13:45Plenary HallAccelerating Development & Governance
The Main Session
H.E. Abdel Fattah El-SisiPresident, Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt -
13:15 - 15:45Masdar HallAccelerating Development & Governance
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13:30 - 14:10TDRA Hall'23SDGs in Action'23
A Digital Divide: Actions Toward the 2030 Agenda
H.E. Kersti Kaljulaid5th President, Government of the Republic of Estonia
H.E. Li JunhuaUnder Secretary General for Economic and Social Affairs, Duplicate The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs -
13:30 - 14:20ADNOC HallExperience Exchange Forum
Metahuman Vs Humanization: Game Changer
H.E. Jelena BegovićMinistery Of Science, Technological Development And Innovations, Serbia
H.E. Kyriacos KokkinosDeputy Minister of Research
Costi PerricosGlobal AI and Data Leader, Deloitte
H.E. Khalfan BelhoulChief Executive Officer, Dubai Future Foundation org -
13:45 - 13:55Plenary HallAccelerating Development & Governance
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14:00 - 14:30Sustainability HallGender Balance Forum
Government Action to Accelerate Gender Balance and Regional Growth: An International Organization Perspective
Saadia ZahidiManaging Director, World Economic Forum
Ferid BelhajVice President, MENA, World Bank
Haoliang XuAssistant Secretary General, Assistant Administrator and Director of the Bureau for Policy and Programe Support
H.E. Mona AlMarriVice President of UAE Gender Balance Council
Ruqayya AlBlooshiExecutive Director for International Relations and Government Knowledge Exchange, Prime Minister’s Office, UAE -
14:00 - 15:30Policy HallFuture of Societies and Healthcare
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14:20 - 14:40COP 28 HallGeopolitics and Economics
Geopolitical Waves Shaping Our Global Economy
Frederick KempeChief Executive Officer, Atlantic Council - USA
Faisal AbbasEditor in Chief, Arab News Newspaper -
14:20 - 14:45Dubai Municipality Hall 2023Learning and Work
Will Educators of Today Shape the Future Workforce?
John LoughtonCEO of Dare2Lead and Founder of Scran Academy
Esther WojcickiCo-founder, Tract.app
Becky AndersonCNN, CNN -
14:20 - 14:50RTA Hall'23Data-Driven Decision Making
What Should Leaders Learn from History?
Roy CasagrandaAuthor and Professor of Government, Austin Community College -
14:20 - 15:00TDRA Hall'23SDGs in Action'23
Space and Planet: The Universal Race to Save Earth
H.E. Jelena BegovićMinistery Of Science, Technological Development And Innovations, Serbia
Yana GevorgyanDirector of Secretariat, Group on Earth Observations
H.E. Omran SharafAssistant Minister of UAE Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for Advanced Science and Technology, UAE, UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
H.E. Sarah AlAmiriMinister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology, UAE, Chairwoman, UAE Space Agency
Guillaume LafortuneVice President & Head of Paris Office -
14:20 - 15:10ADNOC HallExperience Exchange Forum
Intuition No Longer Works: Are Today’s Governments Well-informed?
Keith TantiParliamentary Secretary for Youth, Research and Innovation
H.E. Devika VidotGovernment of the Republic of Seychelles
Fredrik Reinfeldt32nd Prime Minister of Sweden
Rajiv GarodiaGlobal Head of Government Solutions, Visa
Julie A. Furst-BoweHigher Education Consultant and Malcolm Baldrige Winne -
14:40 - 15:00COP 28 HallGeopolitics and Economics
How Can Governments Build a Future-fit Economy?
Soumitra DuttaDean of Saïd Business School University of Oxford, University of Oxford
John RakoltaChairman
Faisal AbbasEditor in Chief, Arab News Newspaper -
14:45 - 15:05Dubai Municipality Hall 2023Learning and Work
Leading Through Change: How Can Leaders Build a Resilient Workforce?
Jeff MaggioncaldaChief Executive Officer
Becky AndersonCNN, CNN -
14:50 - 15:10RTA Hall'23Data-Driven Decision Making
Data Visualization: Leveraging Analytics for Proactive Government Decision-making
David McCandlessJournalist, Data Visualization Expert, and Founder -
15:00 - 15:20COP 28 HallGeopolitics and Economics
Enhancing the Global Economy for a Growing Population
Michala MarcussenGroup Chief Economist at Societe Generale
David RosenbergChief Executive Officer, Aspire
Faisal AbbasEditor in Chief, Arab News Newspaper -
15:00 - 16:00ADFD Hall'23Governing Economic Resilience and Connectivity
Investing in Egypt: Empowering the private sector and the Role of The Sovereign Fund of Egypt
H.E. Abdel Fattah El-SisiPresident, Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Hala YounesMinistry of Planning and Economic Development - Egypt
H.E. Ayman SolimanChief Executive Officer, The Sovereign Fund of Egypt -
15:05 - 15:30Dubai Municipality Hall 2023Learning and Work
Expanding the New Range of Learning and Earning
Matt DalioFounder, Endless
Alan GreenbergHead of Strategic Relationships, Entelechy Academy
Carla Haddad-MardiniDirector of Private Fundraising and Partnerships, United Nations Children's Fund
Becky AndersonCNN, CNN -
15:10 - 15:25RTA Hall'23Data-Driven Decision Making
Breakthrough Technologies: Government’s Role in Promoting Research and Development
Erik AndersonChairman- Singularity Group and Founder & CEO of West River Group -
15:10 - 15:40TDRA Hall'23SDGs in Action'23
Equalities Driving Harmonious Actions Toward a Peaceful and Just World
H.E. Graça MachelFounder and Board Chair, The Graça Machel Trust and The Foundation for Community Development
Jeffrey SachsPresident, Sustainable Development Solutions Network
H.E. Hessa BuhumaidMinister of State, UAE -
15:30 - 15:45Dubai Municipality Hall 2023Learning and Work
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15:30 - 16:00Sustainability HallFuture of Governance and Collaboration
Consciousness Meets Technology: The Only Way Forward
Sadhguru YoughiFounder of ISHA Foundation
Val VavilovFounder and CEO of Bitfury
Anastasia KalininaCo-Founder & CEO
Alexandra SeamanCo-Founder and Visionary Strategist -
15:30 - 17:30Sustainability HallAccelerating Development & Governance
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15:45 - 15:55Plenary HallData-Driven Decision Making
The Built Environment in the Context of Climate Change
Rahim Aga KhanAKDN Environment and Climate Committee -
15:50 - 16:30TDRA Hall'23SDGs in Action'23
Achieving the SDGs: Innovative, Lucrative Partnerships Toward Sustainable Development
Waleed AlAliSecretary General of the Digital School
H.E. Hala BadriDirector General, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority
H.E. Martin ChungongSecretary General, Inter Parliamentary Union
H.E. Henrietta Fore7th Executive Director of UNICEF, United Nations Children's Fund
Arturo BrisDirector of IMD World Competitiveness Reports -
15:55 - 16:05Plenary HallAccelerating Development & Governance
Main Address
H.E. Dr. Muhammad AlJasserChairman, Islamic Development Bank Group -
16:00 - 16:30Policy HallExperience Exchange Forum
Leadership in a Volatile World
H.E. Dr. Rania AlMashatGovernment of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Terence MauriFounder, Hack Future Lab and Visiting Professor, MIT, London Speaking Bureau
Mansour AlAwarChancellor, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, Chairman of the Governing Board of the UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education -
16:00 - 16:50Sustainability HallFuture of Governance and Collaboration
Digital Nomads: The Next Global Superpower
Vitalik ButerinFounder, Ethereum
Balaji SrinivasanAngel Investor, Tech Founder, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of The Network State
Abir HaddadLegal Futurist, Founder and Director
Mark BeerFounder and Director, The Metis Institute
Vlad MartynovLead Collaboration Nation, Restate Foundation
H.E. Gabriel AbedUAE Ambassador and Council
Nichol BradfordCO Founder, Niremia Collective -
16:00 - 17:30Masdar HallGender Balance Forum
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16:05 - 16:15Plenary HallAccelerating Development & Governance
Main Address
H.H. Sheikh Ahmed AlSabahPrime Minster, Government of the State of Kuwait -
16:15 - 16:25Plenary HallPrioritizing Learning and Work
Future-proofing Labor Markets: Preparing for a Rapidly Changing World
H.E. Gilbert HoungboDirector General, International Labor Organization -
16:15 - 16:30COP 28 HallGCC Best Practices Forum
Future Governments: Talent at the Heart of Readiness
H.E. Jasem AlBudaiwiSecretary General, Gulf Cooperation Council
H.E. Ohood AlRoumiMinister of State for Government Development and the Future, UAE, Vice Chair, World Government Summit -
16:25 - 16:35Plenary HallAccelerating Development & Governance
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16:30 - 16:50COP 28 HallGCC Best Practices Forum
Navigating a New World: Are Gulf Governments Ready for the Future?
H.E. Abeer AlDuaijDirector General of Civil Service Bureau, Civil Service Bureau - Kuwait
H.E. Dr. Raed BinShamsDirector General
H.E. Laila AlSuwaidiActing Director General
Ahmed AlMarzooqiContent Creator, New Media Academy -
16:30 - 17:00TDRA Hall'23SDGs in Action'23
Harnessing the Power of Youth: Accelerating the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
H.E. Noor AlKhulaifMinistry Of Sustainable Development - Bahrain
H.E. Dr. Ashraf SobhyHead of the Executive Office of the Council of Arab Youth and Sports Minister, Minister of Youth and Sports, Arab Republic of Egypt
Abdullah LootahDeputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Experience Exchange, Ministry of Cabinet Affairs -
16:30 - 17:10Policy HallExperience Exchange Forum
Redefining Government Efficiency (Invitation Only)
Ana Gabriela CastellaniSecretariat of Management and Public Employment Council of Ministers - Argentina
H.E. Arnoldo TinocoMinister for Foreign Affairs and Worship, Republic of Costa Rica
Lars SudmannAuthor and Leading Thinker
Nabil AlYousufChief Executive Officer -
16:35 - 17:00Plenary HallGlobal City Design and Sustainability
Sustainability: Drivers and Barriers for Governments
Christian BruchPresident and CEO, Siemens
Alan SchwartzExecutive Chairman of Guggenheim Partners
Jeff RisomPartner and Chief Innovation Officer at Gehl People
Hiro MizunoFounder and CEO, Good Steward Partners, LLC
Daniel MurphyNational Reporter at CNBC, CNN -
16:50 - 17:05COP 28 HallGCC Best Practices Forum
Ejada System: Performance Governance to Enable Oman Vision 2040
Mohammed Al HinaiProject Manager, Ministry Of Labor For Human Resources Development - Oman -
16:50 - 17:30Sustainability HallFuture of Governance and Collaboration
Future of Participatory Governance
Deborah TienLead Future of Governance Toolkit
Nele LeoskAmbassador at Large for Digital Affairs
Rachel CookFounder and CEO, Seeds
John LiuChairman of the Advisory Board, Ecosystem Restoration Camps
Dryden BrownCEO, Praxis
Marc BuckleyEcological Economist -
17:00 - 17:15Plenary HallFuture of Societies and Healthcare
Building a Better Brain for Any Age
Sanjay GuptaChief Medical CorrespondentTDRA Hall'23SDGs in Action'23Closing Session
H.E. Akylbek JaparovChairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Government of the Kyrgyz Republic -
17:05 - 17:20COP 28 HallGCC Best Practices Forum
Mawared: Developing Government Human Resources
Abdulaziz AlMejaliGeneral Manager of the Institute of Public Administration, The National School Of Administration - Qatar -
17:10 - 17:50Policy HallExperience Exchange Forum
Value-driven Organizations: Disrupted Business Models (Invitation Only)
H.E. Ulvi MehdiyevState Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations Under the President - Azerbaijan
Sophie HackfordMember, Global Technology Innovation Advisory Council, John Deere
Thomas AngleroChief Technology Officer and Innovation Officer
Marta TomovskaDirector Team for Digital Transformation Office of the Prime Minister, Republic of Serbia -
17:15 - 17:35ADNOC HallSDGs in Action'23
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17:20 - 17:35COP 28 HallGCC Best Practices Forum
The Central Employment System: Government of Kuwait
Hamad AlRadhanRecruitment Relations in Civil Service Commission -
17:30 - 18:30TDRA Hall'23Future of Societies and Healthcare
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17:35 - 17:50COP 28 HallGCC Best Practices Forum
The Work Environment of the Future: Next-gen HR Systems
H.E. Mohammed AlHinaiMinisterial Consultant for Human Resources Planning
Farha AlKuwariHuman Resource Information Systems Director, Government of the State of Qatar -
17:35 - 17:55ADNOC HallSDGs in Action'23
Egypt: The World We Want - Be an Ambassador
Sherifa SherifExecutive Director, The National Institute For Governance And Sustainable Development - Egypt -
17:50 - 18:00Policy HallExperience Exchange Forum
The Way Forward: Accelerating Government Impact
H.E. Masrour BarzaniPrime Minister, Kurdistan Region of Iraq -
17:50 - 18:05COP 28 HallGCC Best Practices Forum
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18:00 - 18:05Policy HallExperience Exchange Forum
Momarasaat.com Platform Launch
H.E. Mohammad AlGergawiMinister of Cabinet Affairs & Chairman World Government Summit -
18:00 - 21:30TII ClusterPrioritizing Learning and Work
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18:05 - 18:10Policy HallExperience Exchange Forum
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18:05 - 18:20COP 28 HallGCC Best Practices Forum
Jahiz: The Future of Government Talent
Maryam AlZarooniDirector of Human Resources Planning Department -
18:30 - 19:30DEWA ConnectFuture of Societies and Healthcare
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08:00 - 18:00DEWA ConnectAccelerating Development & Governance
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08:30 - 08:35RTA Hall'23Women in Government Forum
Ready to Lead: Shaping the Agenda of the Future
H.E. Ohood AlRoumiMinister of State for Government Development and the Future, UAE, Vice Chair, World Government Summit -
08:30 - 10:00TDRA Hall'23Roundtable Meetings'23
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08:35 - 08:45RTA Hall'23Women in Government Forum
Driving Positive Change: Rise of Women in Government
H.E. Najla RomdhaneHead of Government, Republic of Tunisia -
08:45 - 09:05RTA Hall'23Women in Government Forum
She Leads with Influence: Transforming Society
Sheikh Zayed Al NahyanAdvisor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, UAE
H.E. Jessica AlupoVice President, Republic of Uganda -
09:00 - 09:20Plenary HallExploring New Frontiers
Shaping an Innovation Economy
H.E. Faisal AlBannaiSecretary General,Advanced Technology Research Council -
09:00 - 10:30ADNOC HallGoverning Economic Resilience and Connectivity
The Role of Tax Policy to Drive Global Growth, Prosperity and Climate Action
H.E. Dr. Youssef ElKhalilMinistry Of Finance - Lebanon
H.E. Younis AlKhooriUndersecretary, Ministry of Finance - UAE
Katherine BaerFiscal Affairs Department, International Monetary Fund
Pascal Saint-AmansPartner, Brunswick Group
Daniel WittPresident, International Tax and Investment Center - USA -
09:00 - 12:00ADFD Hall'23Roundtable Meetings'23
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09:05 - 09:25RTA Hall'23Women in Government Forum
Women in Government: Powering the Future by Her
H.E. Kersti Kaljulaid5th President, Government of the Republic of Estonia
H.E. Dr. Rania AlMashatGovernment of the Arab Republic of Egypt
H.E. Mona AlMarriVice President of UAE Gender Balance Council
Mina Al OraibiJournalist, The National Newspaper -
09:20 - 09:40Plenary HallFuture of Societies and Healthcare
The Craft of Storytelling: Prosperity Through Creativity
Jeffrey KatzenbergFounding Partner
Idris ElbaActor and UN Goodwill Ambassador -
09:25 - 09:45RTA Hall'23Women in Government Forum
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09:40 - 10:00Plenary HallExploring New Frontiers
AI-augmented Governance: Responsibility and Accountability
Nick CleggPresident of Global Affairs, Meta
H.E. Omar AlOlamaMinister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, UAE, Managing Director, World Government Summit -
09:45 - 10:05RTA Hall'23Women in Government Forum
One Earth: Women Leading Sustainability
H.E. Dr. Yasmine FouadGovernment of the Arab Republic of Egypt
H.E. Khadeeja NaseemMinistry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology - Maldives
Becky AndersonCNN, CNN -
10:00 - 10:30Plenary HallFuture of Societies and Healthcare
Our Connected Future: A Deeper Look at Forces Fragmenting Our World
Kristalina GeorgievaManaging Director, International Monetary Fund
Ghassan SalameProfessor of International Relations, Sciences-Po
H.E. Abdulla AlMarriMinister of Economy, UAE
Hadley GambleAnchor -
10:05 - 10:25RTA Hall'23Women in Government Forum
70% Cabinet: In Conversation with the Prime Minister of Albania
H.E. Edi RamaPrime Minister, Republic of Albania
Dubai AbulhoulCEO, Fiker Institute -
10:30 - 10:35TDRA Hall'23Future of Work Forum
Opening Remarks
H.E. Omar AlOlamaMinister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, UAE, Managing Director, World Government Summit -
10:30 - 10:45Plenary HallAccelerating Development & Governance
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10:35 - 10:45TDRA Hall'23Future of Work Forum
Main Address
H.E. Faisal NaseemVice President, Government of the Republic of Maldives -
10:45 - 10:50Dubai Municipality Hall 2023Health and Wellbeing
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10:45 - 11:05TDRA Hall'23Future of Work Forum
Governing the Future of Work
H.E. Gilbert HoungboDirector General, International Labor Organization
Ragnheiður ÁrnadóttirDirector, Duplicate OECD
Ferid BelhajVice President, MENA, World Bank
Daniel MurphyNational Reporter at CNBC, CNN -
10:50 - 11:25Dubai Municipality Hall 2023Health and Wellbeing
Sustaining Health: An Agenda for All
H.E. Dr. Khaled AbdelGhaffarMinistry of Health and Population - Egypt
Michael RyanExecutive Director of the Health Emergencies Program
Caroline FarajVice President Arabic Services -
11:00 - 11:20COP 28 HallNew Economic Opportunities
Survival of the Fittest: Will Crypto Shape the Global Economy?
RTA Hall'23Technology and CybersecurityWhat is the Future of Silicon Valley?
Stan ChudnovskyCo-founder
Jeffrey HarbachPresident and CEO
Gil AmelioCo-chairman of Safe Dynamics, Former CEO, Apple
Anna StewartReporter, CNN -
11:00 - 12:30Policy HallRoundtable Meetings'23
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11:05 - 11:15ADNOC HallFuture of Education Forum'23
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11:05 - 11:20TDRA Hall'23Future of Work Forum
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11:15 - 11:45ADNOC HallFuture of Education Forum'23
Future of Higher Education and Lifelong Learning
H.E. Abdellatif MiraouiMinistry Of Education - Morocco
Jeff MaggioncaldaChief Executive Officer
Manuel MunizProvost
Sebastian ThrunFounder and CEO, Udacity
Becky AndersonCNN, CNN -
11:20 - 11:40COP 28 HallNew Economic Opportunities
Evading the Next Cold War and Recession
Ian GoldinProfessor of Globalization & Development at the University of OxfordRTA Hall'23Technology and CybersecurityAre Governments Responsible for Data Protection?
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11:20 - 11:50TDRA Hall'23Future of Work Forum
Gig Everything
Fadi GhandourExecutive Chairman
Ana KreacicChief Knowledge Officer
H.E. Laila AlSuwaidiActing Director General -
11:25 - 12:00Dubai Municipality Hall 2023Health and Wellbeing
Transforming Healthcare: Integration and Accessibility
Kurt NewmanCEO
Madeline BellCEO
Thomas CahillCo-Founder and Managing Partner, Newpath Partners
Keren LeshemCEO, OCON Healthcare -
11:40 - 12:00COP 28 HallNew Economic Opportunities
How Can We Foster Creativity-driven Economic Growth?
Stephen PagliucaFounder,Chairman and CEO, PagsGroupRTA Hall'23Technology and CybersecurityFrom Digital Transformation to Inclusive Digitization: A New Journey for Governments
Deepak BalgobinMinistry of Information Technology, Communication & Innovation - Mauritius
H.E. Majed AlMesmarDirector General
Anna StewartReporter, CNN -
11:45 - 12:15ADNOC HallFuture of Education Forum'23
Future of Assessment in ECE and K-12
Amit SevakCEO, ETS
Janet GodwinChief Executive Officer, ACT
John SimonsExecutive Editor
Hadi PartoviCEO, Code.org -
11:50 - 12:30TDRA Hall'23Future of Work Forum
The Future of Employment: Skills and Strategies for Success
H.E. Kersti Kaljulaid5th President, Government of the Republic of Estonia
Doron AvniVP of Government Affairs and Public Policy Emerging Markets
Jean KohChairman of the Presidential Committee on Digital Platform Government, Republic of Korea -
12:00 - 12:20Dubai Municipality Hall 2023Global Health Forum'23
Digitizing Humans to Enhance Longevity
Momo VuyisichChief Science OfficerCOP 28 HallNew Economic OpportunitiesWhat Can Governments Learn from Entrepreneurs?
Uri LevineCo-founder of Waze -
12:00 - 12:30Masdar HallGender Balance Forum
Public Private Partnerships to Accelerate Gender Parity and Economic Development
Matthew LewisManaging Director, Russell Reynolds Associates
Elena SiegelPartner, Kearney
Sharief FahmyExecutive Director, Kaman Corporation
Ayesha RobertsonSenior Specialist, Duplicate UAE Gender Balance Council -
12:15 - 12:45ADNOC HallFuture of Education Forum'23
The Role of Tech Companies in Shaping the Future of Education
Marc LopezHead of Education
Mark EastGlobal General Manager for Education
Clayton NaidooSenior Director Country Digital Acceleration
John SimonsExecutive Editor -
12:20 - 12:40Dubai Municipality Hall 2023Global Health Forum'23
Leapfrogging Health Through Future Discoveries
Kristin AlfordDirector of Museum of Discovery -
12:30 - 12:40Plenary HallGoverning Economic Resilience and Connectivity
Main Address
H.E. Prithvirajsing RoopunPresident, Republic of MauritiusRTA Hall'23Arab Public Administration Forum'23Digital Renaissance: Arab Governments First
H.E. Ahmed Aboul GheitSecretary General of Arab League -
12:40 - 12:45Plenary HallAccelerating Development & Governance
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12:40 - 12:50RTA Hall'23Arab Public Administration Forum'23
Challenges of Tunisian Public Administration in a Changing World
H.E. Najla RomdhaneHead of Government, Republic of Tunisia -
12:40 - 13:00Dubai Municipality Hall 2023Global Health Forum'23
Climate Changes Health
Kristie EbiProfessor in the Center for Health and the Global Environment at the University of Washington -
12:45 - 12:55Plenary HallFuture of Societies and Healthcare
The Road Map to COP28: Prioritizing Action
H.E. Dr. Sultan AlJaberMinistry of Industry and Advanced Technology, UAE -
12:45 - 13:15ADNOC HallFuture of Education Forum'23
Edtech Startups: Investments and Trends
Badr WardFounder and CEO
Rabih KhouryVenture Capitalist
Hani Abu GhazalehFounder and CEO
John SimonsExecutive Editor -
12:50 - 13:15RTA Hall'23Arab Public Administration Forum'23
Future Governments: Visions and Ambitions
H.E. Dr. Nasser AlQahtaniDirector General of the Arab Administrative Development Organization, League of Arab States
Hala YounesMinistry of Planning and Economic Development - Egypt
H.E. Ohood AlRoumiMinister of State for Government Development and the Future, UAE, Vice Chair, World Government Summit -
12:55 - 13:05Plenary HallAccelerating Development & Governance
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13:00 - 13:30TDRA Hall'23Accelerating Moonshot Inspiration Dialogues
Opening Remarks
H.E. Akylbek JaparovChairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Government of the Kyrgyz Republic
H.E. Huda AlHashimiDeputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Affairs -
13:00 - 13:40Sustainability HallAgility in Government Forum
The Big Idea: Rapid Fire Provocations from the Edge of Innovation
H.E. Diana FrancoSecretary for Women’s Affairs of Bogotá, Secretariat For Women’s Affairs Of Bogotá
Matti SchneiderDirector of Product and Collaboration, OpenFisca
Pooja WarierChief Partnerships Officer, Apolitical -
13:05 - 13:55Plenary HallGoverning Economic Resilience and Connectivity
Africa: The World’s Next Global Economic Shaper
H.E. Macky SallPresident, Republic of Senegal and Chairperson of the African Union
Eleni GiokosCorrespondent, CNN -
13:15 - 13:45ADNOC HallFuture of Education Forum'23
Preparing and Empowering the Education Workforce
Sonia Ben JaafarCEO, Abdullah Al Ghurair Foundation for Education
Anna MoleroCEO and Cofounder, Teach For All
Saadia ZahidiManaging Director, World Economic Forum
H.E. Sarah AlAmiriMinister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology, UAE, Chairwoman, UAE Space Agency
John SimonsExecutive Editor -
13:30 - 16:00TII ClusterAccelerating Moonshot Inspiration Dialogues
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13:40 - 14:20Sustainability HallAgility in Government Forum
Disruptive New Institutions Leading the Path Towards Agility
Christian BogatuInnovation Manager, German Federal Agency for Innovations
Sahia AhmadCEO, Dubai Economy & Tourism
Pooja WarierChief Partnerships Officer, Apolitical -
13:45 - 14:45ADNOC HallFuture of Education Forum'23
Future of Digital Education: Opportunities and Challenges
H.E. Reda HegaziMinistry of Education And Technical Education - Egypt
H.E. Dr. David SengehMinistry of Basic And Senior Secondary Education - Sierra Leone
H.E. Huda AlHashimiDeputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Affairs
Waleed AlAliSecretary General of the Digital School -
14:00 - 14:10TheatreGX Talks
Opening Remarks
H.E. Mohamed BinTaliahChief of Government Services, Government of UAEMasdar HallFood Systems Transformation ForumOpening Address
H.E. Mariam AlMeheiriMinister of Climate Change and the Environment, Ministry of Climate Change and Environment -
14:00 - 14:15Dubai Municipality Hall 2023Media and Communication
The Saudi Center for International Communication Experiment: A Distinct GCC Model
H.E. Dr. Abdullah Al-MaghlouthDeputy Minister, Communication Agency, Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Media, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia -
14:00 - 14:30TDRA Hall'23Industry and Advanced Technology Forum
Industrial Sustainability: Localization and International Collaboration
H.E. Dr. Sultan AlJaberMinistry of Industry and Advanced Technology, UAE
H.E. Ahmad SalehMinistry of Industry and Trade - Egypt
H.E. Abdulla FakhroMinistry of Industry - Commerce and Tourism - Bahrain -
14:00 - 15:00Emirates HallFuture of Societies and Healthcare
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14:05 - 14:10Plenary HallAccelerating Development & Governance
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14:10 - 14:25TheatreGX Talks
How to Control the Weather: A Case Study in Supervillainy and Government
Ryan NorthCanadian Writer and Programmer -
14:10 - 14:30Plenary HallAccelerating Development & Governance
Ras Al Khaimah: Past, Present and an Ambitious Future
H.H. Sheikh Saud AlQasimiSupreme Council Member, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, Ras AlKhaimah EmirateMasdar HallFood Systems Transformation ForumFood Systems and Agriculture in the Transition from COP27 to COP28
H.E. Dr. Yasmine FouadGovernment of the Arab Republic of Egypt
H.E. Mariam AlMeheiriMinister of Climate Change and the Environment, Ministry of Climate Change and Environment -
14:15 - 14:30Dubai Municipality Hall 2023Media and Communication
GCC’S Government Communication: A New Era
Saeed AlEterUAE Government Media Office
H.E. Dr. Abdullah Al-MaghlouthDeputy Minister, Communication Agency, Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Media, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Maysson AzzamModerator, Alarabiya news channel -
14:20 - 14:30COP 28 HallSocietal Growth and Development
Fostering Social Growth and Development for a Prosperous Future
H.E. Faustin TouaderaPresident of Central African Republic
Eleni GiokosCorrespondent, CNN -
14:20 - 14:50RTA Hall'23Creativity and Culture in Societies
How Will We Shape the Future of Virtual Societies?
Erich AndersenGlobal General Counsel
Christopher PickettCEO and Board Member, DigiLens
Rashid MansoorFounder, Meta Gravity
Mina Al OraibiJournalist, The National NewspaperSustainability HallAgility in Government ForumFireside Chat with the Editors of Agile Government: Emerging Perspectives in Public Management
Frederic SicreManaging Partner
Fadi SalemDirector of Policy Research Department
Melodena StephensProfessor
Raed AwamlehMohammed Bin Rashid School of Government -
14:25 - 14:40TheatreGX Talks
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14:30 - 14:50Masdar HallFood Systems Transformation Forum
Global Food Security Challenge: From Silos to Collaborations
Abdulhakim ElWaerAssistant Director General and Regional Rep NENA
Frank BraekenBoard Member, Alliance For A Green Revolution In Africa, Agra
Arif HusainChief Economist and Director, World Food Programme
H.E. Dr. Tariq AlGurgCEO & Vice Chairman, Dubai Cares
Kayan JaffSenior Economist, Food and Agriculture Organization -
14:30 - 14:55COP 28 HallSocietal Growth and Development
Re-thinking Social Protection for the Digital Age
Esther DufloNobel Laureate in Economics, Professor of Poverty Alleviation and Development Economics
Eleni GiokosCorrespondent, CNN -
14:30 - 15:00Dubai Municipality Hall 2023Media and Communication
Arab Media Landscape: Old School Vs New School
Emad Eldin Adeeb,TV Presenter
Abdulrahman AbumalihCEO and Founder
Tony KhalifeGeneral Manager
Nadine KhammashModerator, Alarabiya news channel -
14:40 - 14:50Plenary HallAccelerating Development & Governance
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14:40 - 14:55TheatreGX Talks
How Corporate Strategy Maps Can Inspire Governments to Maintain the Edge
Maxim MatiasGeneral Partner, Quartz Capital -
14:50 - 15:05Sustainability HallAgility in Government Forum
Highlights of the Global Innovations Trends Report with the OECD
Abeer TahlakDirector of MBRCGI, UAE
Carlos SantisoPublic Governance Directorate - OECD -
14:50 - 15:10RTA Hall'23Creativity and Culture in Societies
How Can Governments Foster Creativity and Preserve Culture?
Michael BhaskarCo-founder, Canelo
Tony MarxPresident and CEO of New York Public Library
Mina Al OraibiJournalist, The National Newspaper -
14:50 - 15:15Masdar HallFood Systems Transformation Forum
The Future of Food: Adapting Diets to Climate Change
Ismahane ElOuafiChief Scientist, Food and Agriculture Organization
Cother HajatDirector, Real World Health
Adam MelonasCEO and Founder, Chew
Edward HamodCEO, Switch Foods
Dhanush DineshFounder, Clim-EAT -
14:55 - 15:10TheatreGX Talks
A Journey into the Future
Deborah BerebichezPhysicist, Data Scientist and TV host -
14:55 - 15:15COP 28 HallSocietal Growth and Development
The Path to Sustainable and Inclusive Growth
Robert KaplanEmeritus Professor of Leadership Development at Harvard Business School and Palladium Thought leader
Eleni GiokosCorrespondent, CNN -
15:00 - 15:20Dubai Municipality Hall 2023Media and Communication
Innovation in Government Marketing and Communication: Are We There Yet?
Ghassan HarfoucheGroup CEO
Alia AlHammadiVice Chairman, UAE Government Media Office
Cyba AudiModerator, Al Sharq News -
15:00 - 15:30TDRA Hall'23Industry and Advanced Technology Forum
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15:05 - 15:50Sustainability HallAgility in Government Forum
Agility, Innovation, and the Government Renewal Challenge
H.E. Huda AlHashimiDeputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Affairs
H.E. Vahan KerobyanMinistry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia
Rolands LappukeSmart Technology Advisor to the President
Yo Sik KangSeoul Digital Foundation - Republic of Korea
Pooja WarierChief Partnerships Officer, Apolitical -
15:10 - 15:25TheatreGX Talks
Effortless Customer Experiences by Design
H.E. Saeed AlMullaExecutive Director of Customer Experience Sector, Abu Dhabi Executive Office -
15:15 - 15:30Masdar HallFood Systems Transformation Forum
Food Security Governance: Innovative Pathways
Nir GoldsteinCEO, Good Food Institute
H.E. Eng Mohammed AlameeriAssistant Undersecretary of Food Diversity Sector, Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, UAE
Ahmad MukhtarSenior Economist NENA Region, Food and Agriculture Organization -
15:15 - 15:35COP 28 HallSocietal Growth and Development
Can We Achieve Economic Philanthropy?
H.E. Maimunah SharifExecutive Director, UN-Habitat
H.E. Hamoud AlJunaibiSecretary General, Emirates Red Crescent
Gilles CarbonnierVice President
Eleni GiokosCorrespondent, CNN -
15:20 - 15:50Dubai Municipality Hall 2023Media and Communication
Governments and Soft Power
Simon AnholtPrincipal Advisor on National Image
David HaighCEO
Nuseir YassinCEO and Founder, Nas Company -
15:25 - 15:40TheatreGX Talks
Powerplay: Convergence of Metaverse and Health in the Game of Life
Vishal GondalFounder and CEO, GOQii Technologies -
15:30 - 15:40Masdar HallFood Systems Transformation Forum
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15:30 - 16:00RTA Hall'23Arab Public Administration Forum'23
Digital Algorithms: New Competitive Edge of Governments
H.E. Nizar Ben NéjiMinistry Of Communication Technologies - Republic Of Tunisia
H.E. Ahmad AlHanandehMinistry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship - Jordan
H.E. Majed AlMesmarDirector General
Maya HojeijBusiness Anchor, AlSharq News org -
15:40 - 15:55TheatreGX Talks
Governance in an Age of Revolutionary Technology
Jamie MetzlFounder and Chair
Nancy GleasonAssociate Professor of Practice of Political Science & Director of Hilary Ballon Center for Teaching and Learning -
15:45 - 15:55Plenary HallFuture of Societies and Healthcare
The Next Global Health Priorities: What, Why and How?
Tedros GhebreyesusDirector General, World Health Organization -
15:50 - 16:00Sustainability HallAgility in Government Forum
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15:55 - 16:15Plenary HallGlobal City Design and Sustainability
What We Offer to COP28
H.E. Saeed AlTayerVice Chairman-Dubai Supreme Council of Energy Managing Director & CEO Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) -
16:00 - 16:20RTA Hall'23Arab Public Administration Forum'23
Off Agenda: Digital Harvest in the Arab World
H.E. Marwan JumaChairman
Ayman ElSherbinyChief of Information and Communications Technology Policies, ESCWA
Yasar JarrarMohammed Bin Rashid School of Government org
Nadya KamaliUAE Country Managing Director, Accenture Middle East -
16:10 - 16:25TheatreGX Talks
Bridging Digital Service Gaps in Government
Aaron SnowFellow and Interim Executive Director -
16:15 - 16:25Plenary HallGlobal City Design and Sustainability
The Era of Climate Change: The Urgency of Addressing Rising Seas
Wavel RamkalawanPresident, Republic of Seychelles -
16:15 - 17:00TDRA Hall'23Accelerating Moonshot Inspiration Dialogues
Ministerial High-level Panel
H.E. Naadir HassanMinistry of Finance & National Planning & Trade - Seychelles
H.E. Reda HegaziMinistry of Education And Technical Education - Egypt
H.E. Oulimata SarrGovernment of the Republic of Senegal -
16:20 - 16:50RTA Hall'23Arab Public Administration Forum'23
Bold Talk: Why are Arab GovTechs Absent From Our Digital Transformation?
Fadi GhandourExecutive Chairman
Yousef AmouraCEO, Sager
Mirna SulaimanFounder and CEO, Fintech Galaxy
Saeed TalaatCo-founder and Managing Director, Klickit -
16:25 - 16:35Plenary HallAccelerating Development & Governance
Main Address
António GuterresSecretary General -
16:25 - 16:40TheatreGX Talks
Change What you do, Not how you Think
Paul DolanProfessor of Behavioral Science, London School of Economics and Political Science -
16:35 - 16:55Plenary HallAccelerating Development & Governance
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16:40 - 16:55TheatreGX Talks
Proximity, Sustainability and Creating the Futures We Desire
Robert WolcottChair & Co-founder, The World Innovation Network -
16:50 - 17:20RTA Hall'23Arab Public Administration Forum'23
Before the Attack: Cyber Security in the Digital Age
H.E. Dr. Ahmed AbdelHafezChair of the Executive Bureau of The Egyptian Supreme Cybersecurity Council, Arab Republic of Egypt
Maysa AlQallaPresenter, CNBC Arabia Business Channel -
16:55 - 17:05Plenary HallAccelerating Development & Governance
Main Address
H.E. Jasem AlBudaiwiSecretary General, Gulf Cooperation Council -
16:55 - 17:10TheatreGX Talks
Inclusive Finance
Mahmoud AbdelwahabChief Strategic Planning & Investment officer, E-finance For Digital & Financial Investements of Egypt -
17:05 - 17:30Plenary HallPrioritizing Learning and Work
Unlocking Leadership: What Does It Take?
Amy CuddySocial Psychologist, Bestselling Author, Award-winning Harvard Lecturer -
17:10 - 17:25TheatreGX Talks
Super Apps: Government Services at Times of Conversational Commerce
Abdallah Abu SheikhCo-Founder & CEO, Astra Tech -
17:25 - 17:40TheatreGX Talks
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17:30 - 18:30TDRA Hall'23Industry and Advanced Technology Forum
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17:30 - 21:30TII ClusterGlobal Universities Challenge
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17:40 - 17:55TheatreGX Talks
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17:55 - 18:10TheatreGX Talks
Space: The New Emirate
Amer AlSayeghSenior Director of Space Engineering Department, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center
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08:00 - 10:30Dubai Municipality Hall 2023Accelerating Development & Governance
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08:00 - 14:00DEWA ConnectAccelerating Development & Governance
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08:15 - 08:25RTA Hall'23Future By Design Global Forum
Opening Remarks: Designing a Future Without Boundaries
H.E. Ohood AlRoumiMinister of State for Government Development and the Future, UAE, Vice Chair, World Government Summit
H.E. Majed AlMesmarDirector General -
08:25 - 08:30RTA Hall'23Future By Design Global Forum
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08:30 - 08:40ADNOC HallGlobal Unicorn Forum
Opening Remarks
Hadi BadriCEO of The Economic Development Department -
08:30 - 08:45RTA Hall'23Future By Design Global Forum
Under Pressure: Global Regulations Demand in the Age of Disruption
Joseph RaczynskiTechnologist & Futurist Joe Technologist, Consulting & Media
Sean ClearyExecutive Vice Chair, Futureworld Foundation
Jane WitherspoonBureau Chief, Euronews -
08:30 - 09:00TDRA Hall'23Government Services Forum'23
Opening Session: A Dialogue on the Future of Government Services
H.E. Dr. Amr TalaatMinistry of Communications and Information Technology - Egypt
Uri LevineCo-founder of Waze
Rafi-Uddin ShikohFounder & CEO
Salim AlShaamiDirector of Government services development, Prime Minister’s Office -
08:40 - 09:10ADNOC HallGlobal Unicorn Forum
The Roller-coaster Ride to Become a Unicorn
Gabriele MontvileChief Customer Officer, Oxylabs
Mohamad BalloutCo-Founder and CEO
Bhavin TurakhiaCEO and Founder
Frank MeehanCo-Founder, Sparklabs Group Ventures
Ramia FarrageSenior Producer & Presenter, Forbes -
08:45 - 09:00RTA Hall'23Future By Design Global Forum
Legal and Regulatory Transformation: Designing for the Future
Mark BeerFounder and Director, The Metis Institute
Abir HaddadLegal Futurist, Founder and Director
Sally MousaRGG -
09:00 - 09:20RTA Hall'23Future By Design Global Forum
The Power of Sandboxes: Regulating for New Finance
Brian YeohDirector of Fintech, Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market
Yasmeen AlSharafDirector, Fintech and Innovation Unit, Central Bank of Bahrain
Mohammad AlBlooshiDirector
Abe KararFintech Galaxy -
09:00 - 09:37Plenary HallAccelerating Development & Governance
A Conversation with Elon Musk 2.0
Elon MuskCEO of Twitter, Tesla, SpaceX
H.E. Mohammad AlGergawiMinister of Cabinet Affairs & Chairman World Government Summit -
09:05 - 09:50TDRA Hall'23Government Services Forum'23
Identity: Reinforcing Human Centricity and Trust
H.E. Sheikh Saud AlQasimiDirector, Sharjah Digital Office
Aaron SnowFellow and Interim Executive Director
Amit RanjanTech Entrepreneur, Co-founder, DigiLocker - Government of India
Barbara UbaldiHead of Digital Government and Data Unit, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
Phil MalemChief Executive Officer, Serco
Mohammad SearPartner and Digital Government Leader, Ernst & Young
Mohammed AlKhamisDirector Development Department of Digital Government Sector -
09:10 - 09:30ADNOC HallGlobal Unicorn Forum
Effectively Market to Millennials and Gen-Z
David BellCo-founder and President, Idea Farm Ventures
Paul RoyFounder and CEO, Galaxy Racer
Ramia FarrageSenior Producer & Presenter, Forbes -
09:20 - 09:30RTA Hall'23Future By Design Global Forum
From Korea to the World: A New Model of Regulatory Reform
H.E. Jong Seok KimChairman of the Presidential Regulatory Reform Committee, Presidential Regulatory Reform Committee - Republic Of Korea -
09:30 - 09:50RTA Hall'23Future By Design Global Forum
Legal Transformation: The UAE’s Experience
Essam AlTamimiChairman and Founder, Al Tamimi and Company
H.E. Abdullah AlNuaimiMinister of Justice, UAE
H.E. Majed AlMesmarDirector General
Eisa AlMarzooqiPresenter, Sky News Arabia -
09:37 - 09:47Plenary HallAccelerating Development & Governance
Agility and Resilience: Addressing the Global Development Crisis
H.E. David MalpassPresident,World Bank Group -
09:47 - 10:02Plenary HallAccelerating Development & Governance
Beyond 2023: A Global Outlook
Ian BremmerPresident and Founder -
09:50 - 10:10RTA Hall'23Future By Design Global Forum
Using Future Tech to Rethink the Present
Sachin DuggalChief Executive Officer, Builder.ai
H.E. Haitham AlRaisVice President of Strategy
H.E. Khalfan BelhoulChief Executive Officer, Dubai Future Foundation org
Hala Bou AlwanCEO and Founder -
09:55 - 10:40TDRA Hall'23Government Services Forum'23
Payments: Key Building Blocks in Proactive Government Services
Abdallah Abu SheikhCo-Founder & CEO, Astra Tech
Kyung Yang ParkFounder & President, Harex InfoTech Inc - Republic of Korea
Jayesh PatelCEO, Wio Bank Pjsc
Sandro GianellaHead of Public Policy - EMEA, Stripe
Praveena RaiChief Operating Officer, National Payments Corporation of India
H.E. Saif AlDhaheriAssistant Governor for Strategy, Financial Infrastructure and Digital Transformation
Krishna DuggiralaLead Partner - Government & Public Sector, Ernst & Young -
10:00 - 10:30ADNOC HallGlobal Unicorn Forum
Unicorn Founders as Global Citizens
Russell CummerCEO and Founder, Paidy
Ashish ThakkarFounder and CEO, Mara Group and Mara Foundation
Karl OlssonCo-Founder and Managing Director - Careem
Div TurakhiaFounder, Ai.tech
Bashar KilaniManaging Director, Accenture -
10:10 - 10:30RTA Hall'23Future By Design Global Forum
A Space with Defterios: Regulating for New Frontiers
H.E. Omran SharafAssistant Minister of UAE Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for Advanced Science and Technology, UAE, UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
H.E. Sarah AlAmiriMinister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology, UAE, Chairwoman, UAE Space Agency -
10:12 - 10:27Plenary HallGlobal City Design and Sustainability
Future Cities: A City Without Boundaries
H.E. Eng Dawood Abdul Rahman Al-HajriDirector General, Dubai Municipality -
10:27 - 10:47Plenary HallPrioritizing Learning and Work
Creating an Unstoppable Mindset: How Can You Impact the World?
Tom BilyeuCo-Founder, Impact Theory -
10:30 - 11:00ADNOC HallGlobal Unicorn Forum
The Role of Governments and Policy in Supporting Unicorns
Imran Ali KhanCEO and Founder, Emerging Markets Property Group
Jong-Yoon KimCEO, Yanolja - Korea
Yalian CaoChairman, LP3 Group
Bashar KilaniManaging Director, Accenture -
10:47 - 11:12Plenary HallAccelerating Development & Governance
Governments and the Changing World Order
Ray DalioFounder
H.E. Mohammad AlGergawiMinister of Cabinet Affairs & Chairman World Government Summit -
10:55 - 11:00TII ClusterFuture By Design Global Forum
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11:00 - 11:15ADNOC HallGlobal Unicorn Forum
Closing Remarks
Xiang BingFounding Dean, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business -
11:00 - 11:20RTA Hall'23Leadership and Management
Navigating Tomorrow’s Storms: Lessons for the Next Generation
Manuel MunizProvostCOP 28 HallExploring New Frontiers21st Century Decision-Making: Shaping Visual Perspectives
Jeff DesjardinsEditor in Chief
Mina Al OraibiJournalist, The National Newspaper -
11:00 - 11:45TDRA Hall'23Government Services Forum'23
Citizen Engagement: Designing the Future of Government Services and Service Centers
H.E. Ulvi MehdiyevState Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations Under the President - Azerbaijan
Vincenzo AquaroChief of Digital Government, The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Yo Sik KangSeoul Digital Foundation - Republic of Korea
Hemang JaniSecretary
Kapil RaghuramanLead Partner, MENA Digital & Innovation
H.E. Saeed AlMullaExecutive Director of Customer Experience Sector, Abu Dhabi Executive Office -
11:00 - 13:00TII ClusterFuture By Design Global Forum
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11:10 - 11:30Dubai Municipality Hall 2023Energy and Sustainability
Can We Live in Harmony with Nature?
Aamer SheikhCEO of Middle East -
11:20 - 11:40RTA Hall'23Leadership and Management
Effective Future Forecasting in a World of Uncertainty
Warren HatchChief Executive Officer, Good JudgementCOP 28 HallExploring New FrontiersDoes Our Global Operating System Need an Upgrade?
Jamie MetzlFounder and Chair
Mina Al OraibiJournalist, The National Newspaper -
11:30 - 11:50Dubai Municipality Hall 2023Energy and Sustainability
How to Feed a Growing World: An Agenda for All
Paul MorlandAssociate Research Fellow, Birkbeck College, University of London -
11:40 - 12:00RTA Hall'23Leadership and Management
Redefining Leadership: Value in the Workplace
Alex LiuManaging Partner and Chairman, KearneyCOP 28 HallExploring New FrontiersWhat's Next for Humanity: Leapfrogging Scientific Discovery
Thomas CahillCo-Founder and Managing Partner, Newpath Partners
Shai EfratiNeurologist, Aviv Scientific
Mina Al OraibiJournalist, The National NewspaperDubai Municipality Hall 2023Energy and SustainabilityThe Race to Decarbonization: Opportunities for Growth
Marco DunandCEO and Co-founder, Mercuria Energy Group
Lorenzo SimonelliChairman and CEO, Baker Hughes
H.E. Yves DesazeilleDirector General, European Atomic Forum -
11:50 - 12:35TDRA Hall'23Government Services Forum'23
AI: Enabling Next-gen Government Services
Nele LeoskAmbassador at Large for Digital Affairs
Carlos SantisoPublic Governance Directorate - OECD
Kyoung Jun LeeProfessor of AI, Business & Director, HAREX Infotech User Centric AI Institute
Eva-Marie StulerPartner - MENA AI - Data & Analytics Consulting Leader, Ernst & Young
George AtallaGlobal Leader for Government and Public Sector, Ernst & Young
Marta TomovskaDirector Team for Digital Transformation Office of the Prime Minister, Republic of Serbia
Dina FaresDirector of Digital Transformation, Department of Digital Ajman -
12:00 - 12:20RTA Hall'23Leadership and Management
The Next Gen of Leaders: What it Takes to Make it
Aarthi RamamurthyEntrepreneur and Host, Good Time ShowCOP 28 HallExploring New FrontiersDecentralization: Will it Help Provide Solutions for Our Global Issues?
Kerem AlperCo-founder and CEO
Ben NelsonChairman and CEO, Minerva Project
Mina Al OraibiJournalist, The National Newspaper -
12:30 - 12:50Plenary HallExploring New Frontiers
Hosting Major Events: An Arab Success Story
H.E. Nasser AlKhaterChief Executive Officer
Najeeb AlAliExecutive Director, Expo 2020 Bureau
Raya RammalSenior Presenter, Dubai Media Incorporated -
12:40 - 13:25TDRA Hall'23Government Services Forum'23
The Metaverse: Mapping the Next Frontier of Government Services
Robert WolcottChair & Co-founder, The World Innovation Network
Ryan AndrosoffCEO And Founder, Think Digital - Canada
H.E. Eng Mohammad AlZarooniDeputy Director General & Information and Digital Government Sector
Prem KamathPartner - Government & Public Sector Leader, Ernst & Young
Vishal GondalFounder and CEO, GOQii Technologies
Jonathan ReichentalPalo Alto -
12:50 - 13:00Plenary HallAccelerating Development & Governance
Main Address
H.E. Joko WidodoPresident, Republic of Indonesia -
13:00 - 13:15Plenary HallExploring New Frontiers
Digital Enterprises: Building a Tech-Enabled World
Mickey MikitaniChairman and CEO, Rakuten Group Inc.
Manus CrannyAnchor of Bloomberg -
13:15 - 13:25Plenary HallAccelerating Development & Governance
Main Address
H.E. Ali AsadovPrime Minister, Azerbaijan Government -
13:25 - 13:35Plenary HallAccelerating Development & Governance
Fujairah's Strategic Outlook
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed AlSharqiCrown Prince of the Emirate of Fujairah, UAE -
13:35 - 13:45Plenary HallAccelerating Development & Governance
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14:00 - 17:00Masdar HallSDGs in Action'23
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14:05 - 14:30Plenary HallAccelerating Development & Governance
The Emirates: A Family of Solid Roots and a Vibrant Future
H.H. Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al NahyanDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, UAE, Ministry of Interior
