World Governments Summit 2024
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09:00 - 09:302.2 Dubai Municipality HallArab Fiscal Forum
Opening Session
H.E. Kristalina GeorgievaManaging Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF)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
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09:00 - 13:002.3 e& Hall
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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 JordanH.E. Dr. Mohamed MaaitMinistry of Finance - EgyptH.E. Taif MohammedMinistry of Finance - IraqH.E. Bihi EgehMinistry of Finance, The Federal Republic Of SomaliaH.E. AbdulMohsen AlKhalafAssistant Minister of Finance for the Macro Fiscal Policies and International RelationsDr. 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 -
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
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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 CouncilMohamed AlHassaniMember of Arab 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 -
10:20 - 10:302.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
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10:30 - 10:352.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
Arab Ministers: The Vision for Youth and Sports
H.E. Mohammed AlNabulsiMinistry of Youth and Sport - Jordan -
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 -
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 - BahrainH.E. Mohamed AlHussainiMinister of State for Financial Affairs, Ministry of FinanceMusallam QatanDirector General, Ministry of Finance, Sultanate of OmanRodrigo CerdaDivision Chief, Fiscal Affairs Department, International Monetary Fund (IMF) -
11:00 - 11:102.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
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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 -
11:20 - 11:302.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
Great Arab Minds
H.E. Saeed Al NazariSecretary General, Great Arab MindsZainab 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 -
12:00 - 12:052.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
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12:00 - 13:002.4 ATRC Hall
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12:10 - 12:202.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
The Ambition of Zayed
H.E. Dr. Sultan AlNeyadiMinister of State for Youth, UAESalem AlAkberiVice President, Abu Dhabi Youth Council (4th Edition) -
12:20 - 12:402.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
Experiences from the Youth
Marwan AlShehhiContent Creator, New Media AcademyAlia ShamlanFounder, Ferjan DubaiGhalya AlaliVice President, Abu Dhabi Youth CouncilRashed AlShamsiDirector, Youth Initiatives Department, Federal Youth FoundationRahma AlKamaliPresident of Ras AlKhaimah Youth Council -
12:40 - 12:502.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
Volunteering or Charity Work: Youth Debate
Mahmoud NabulsiFounder, Ezwitti RestaurantKamel AlAsmarFounder and CEO, Nakhweh -
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 -
13:00 - 13:052.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
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13:00 - 14:004.1 Policy HallRoundtable Meetings
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13:10 - 13:202.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
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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 -
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 - EgyptH.E. Dr. Anwar AlMudhafMinistry of Finance - KuwaitH.E. Ilyas DawalehMinistry of Economy and Finance - DjiboutiCarolina RenteriaDivision Chief, Public Financial Management, Fiscal Affairs Department, International Monetary Fund (IMF)Dag DetterPrincipal, Detter & Co -
14:45 - 14:502.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
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14:50 - 15:002.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
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15:30 - 17:152.2 Dubai Municipality HallArab Fiscal Forum
Generating Revenue Through Tax Administration Reforms
H.E. Dr. Mohamad AlIssissMinistry of Finance - JordanEd KieswetterCommissioner, South African Revenue ServiceKatherine BaerDeputy Director, Fiscal Affairs Department, International Monetary Fund (IMF)Manal CorwinDirector of Tax Policy and Administration, 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)
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09:00 - 09:151.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
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09:15 - 09:251.0 Plenary HallGENERATIVE AI AND THE NEXT FRONTIERS
Civilizations of Tomorrow: Built to Fail or Rise?
Prof. Klaus SchwabFounder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum (WEF) -
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 -
10:00 - 11:003.1 ADFD HallRoundtable Meetings
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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 BrazilH.E. Noxolo KivietDepartment Of Public Services And Admin - South AfricaH.E. Dr. Pablo GomezMinister of Labour and Social Security, Government of UruguayH.E. Penelope LintonDirector General of Human Resources, Ministry of the Public Service -BarbadosDr. Dana HafeedGlobal Ombudsman, Mars IncorporatedH.E. Ulvi MehdiyevState Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations Under the President - AzerbaijanMuna AwwadovaConsulting Partner Middle East, Kingsley GateFathimath ShareefMember - Civil Service Commission, MaldivesDr. Aaron ManiamFellow Of Practice and Director, Digital Transformation EducationH.E. Ilkhom KurbonovDirector General, Personnel Administration, Government of UzbekistanEstele Mendounga FoeHead of Unit of Cooperation, Ministry of Public Service and Administrative reform, CameroonMahammadali KhudaverdiyevDirector General, International Relations Department, State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations, Republic of AzerbaijanH.E. Mauricio Lizcano ArangoMinister of Information Technologies and Communications, Republic of ColombiaH.E. Daniel MaurateGovernment of the Republic of PeruH.E. Ohood AlRoumiMinister of State for Government Development and the Future, United Arab Emirates, Vice Chair of the World Governments SummitH.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
H.E. Paul KagameGovernment of the Republic of RwandaEleni GiokosCorrespondent, CNN -
10:45 - 11:001.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
A Pact with the Future: Why the Pandemic Agreement is Mission-Critical for Humanity
H.E. Dr. Tedros GhebreyesusDirector General, World Health Organization (WHO) -
11:00 - 11:054.2 TDRA HallFuture of Work Forum
Opening Remarks
H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman AlAwarMinistry of Human Resources and Emiratisation -
11:00 - 11:202.1 RTA HallDigital Future
Governments and the Digital Future: Are We Prepared?
Nate LanxonGlobal Technology Editor, Bloomberg2.2 Dubai Municipality HallFuture EconomyThe Role of AI in Shaping the Global Economic Landscape
Peng XiaoGroup Chief Executive Officer, G42Eleni GiokosCorrespondent, CNN2.4 ATRC HallAlgorithmic GovernanceAlgorithmic Living: Enabling the Human Genius
Ignacio García AlvesChief Executive Officer, Arthur D. Little -
11:00 - 12:304.1 Policy HallRoundtable Meetings
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11:05 - 11:104.2 TDRA HallFuture of Work Forum
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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 OmanAsma AlMadaniDirector of the Policy and Studies Department, Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization, UAE -
11:15 - 11:204.3 G42 HallFuture of Mobility Forum
Opening Remarks
H.E. Mattar AlTayerCommissioner General for Infrastructure, Urban Planning and Well-Being Pillar, Roads And Transport Authority -
11:15 - 13:153.1 ADFD HallRoundtable Meetings
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11:20 - 11:402.4 ATRC HallAlgorithmic Governance
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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 AustriaMasood M. Sharif MahmoodCEO, 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 AfricaDr. Samir SaranPresidentDr. Heike HarmgartManaging Director for the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean Region, EBRDEleni 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?
H.E. Dr. Amr TalaatMinister of Communications and Information Technology, Arab Republic of EgyptProf. Moustapha CisséAfrican Institute of Mathematical SciencesH.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 LithuaniaMike SiciliaExecutive Vice President, Oracle SystemsGeorge 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, MalaysiaDr. Achim SchmillenPractice Leader for Republic of Indonesia and Timor-Leste, World Bank Group (WBG)Jason GagnonSenior Economist, OECD Development CentreMustafa 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 PartnersGene BerdichevskyCo-Founder and CEO, Silo NanotechnologiesAdam GrosserChairman and Managing Partner, UP.PartnersMark 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 -
12:20 - 12:354.3 G42 HallFuture of Mobility Forum
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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"Dilip RathaLead Economist, World Bank and Chair, KNOMAD Thematic Group on Remittances 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 CharteredDaniel MurphyNational Reporter, CNBC -
12:30 - 14:302.3 e& HallRoundtable Meetings
Scientific Discovery and Applications Roundtable
Prof. Roger KornbergNobel Prize Laureate in Chemistry 2006Prof. Serge HarocheNobel Prize Laureate in Physics 2012Prof. Dan ShechtmanNobel Prize Laureate in Chemistry 2011Prof. Michael LevittNobel Prize Laureate in Chemistry 2013Dr. Randy SchekmanNobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine 2013Dr. Aaron CiechanoverNobel LaureateRichard RobertsNobel Prize Laureate in Physiology or Medicine 1993Dr. Pamela RonaldWolf Prize in Agriculture 2022Patrick NoackExecutive Director of Future Foresight and Imagination -
12:35 - 13:004.3 G42 HallFuture of Mobility Forum
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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 WomenAndreas SchaalDirector of Global Relations, OECDMustafa 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, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)H.E. Sheikh Salman Al-KhalifaMinistry of Finance And National Economy - BahrainH.E. Abdulla AlMarriMinister of Economy, UAE, Ministry of EconomyH.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
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13:10 - 13:251.0 Plenary HallREIMAGINING DEVELOPMENT AND FUTURE ECONOMIES
A Conversation with the Managing Director of the IMF
H.E. Kristalina GeorgievaManaging Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF) -
13:30 - 15:303.1 ADFD HallRoundtable Meetings
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13:55 - 14:001.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
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14:00 - 14:102.4 ATRC HallGeopolitical Shifts
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14:00 - 14:202.2 Dubai Municipality HallGovernment Creativity
How Can Governments Foster Creativity?
H.H. Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al MaktoumChairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority and Member of the Dubai Council, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority2.1 RTA HallGoverning DataCan Governments Facilitate a Moral Compass for the Future of Artificial Capabilities?
Eugene KasperskyChief Executive Officer, Kaspersky -
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 NySigrid 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 PartnersFaisal AbbasArab News Newspaper -
14:20 - 14:402.2 Dubai Municipality HallGovernment Creativity
The Future of Creative Industries: How Can Governments Harness Talent?
Dustee JenkinsChief Public Affairs Officer, SpotifyH.E. Sheikh Salem AlQasimiMinister of Culture, UAE2.1 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
Government Strategic Foresight: Aligning Policy with the Future
Faisal AbbasArab News Newspaper -
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 -
14:45 - 15:002.4 ATRC HallEffective Policies
From Vision to Venture: Policies that Empower Entrepreneurial Success
Jon OringerFounder and Executive Chairman, ShutterstockFaisal AbbasArab News Newspaper -
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 GeorgiaSerifcan 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
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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
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15:10 - 15:251.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
Main Address
H.E. Dr.David SengehChief Minister, Republic of Sierra LeoneDubai AbulhoulChief Executive Officer, Fiker Institute -
15:20 - 15:304.2 TDRA Hall
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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 - 16:004.3 G42 Hall
Building a Sustainable Future Above Cities
H.E. Khalfan BelhoulCEO, Dubai Future Foundation, UAEDr. Fernanda LonardoniHead of Country Programme, UN-Habitat Arab States, United Nations Human Settlements ProgrammeAhmad AlfalasiExecutive Director of Aviation Safety and Environment Sector, Dubai Civil Aviation AuthorityMaryam AlMheiriCEO of Buildings Regulation and Permits Agency, Dubai MunicipalityKhalid AlJabirSenior Vice President of Operations, Dubai Air Navigation Services CorporationMaitha AlNuaimiDirector of GIS Center, Dubai Municipality4.2 TDRA HallChallenges and Opportunities for Cross-Border Payment Systems
H.E. Dr. Marouane ElAbassiGovernor, Central Bank Of TunisiaH.E. Hassan AbdallaGovernor of the Central Bank of Egypt -
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 PresidentH.E. Kristalina GeorgievaManaging Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF)H.E. Dr. Muawieh RadaidehMinistry of Environment - JordanH.E. Saber ChowdhuryMinister of Environment and Climate Change, BangladeshH.E. Mukhtar BabayevMinitry Of Ecology And Natural Resources Of Republic Of AzerbaijanH.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 -
15:50 - 16:001.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
Main Address
H.E. Manuel CruzPrime Minister 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 CelticsH.E. Khaldoun Al MubarakManaging Director and Group Chief Executive Officer, Mubadala Investment CompanyRoss Perot Jr.Chairman,The Perot GroupDaniel 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 -
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 Safaa ElKogaliCountry Director for the GCC countries, World Bank Group (WBG) -
16:40 - 17:001.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
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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 SummitH.E. Dr. Nasser AlQahtaniDirector General, Arab Administrative Development Organization, League of Arab StatesDuaij Al KhalifaPresident of the Civil Service Bureau, Kingdom of BahrainH.E. Dr. Esam Saad AlRubaianCivil Service Commission - State of KuwaitMohamed MoussaDeputy IT Director, Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform - Kingdom of MoroccoH.E. Sidi LemrabottMinistry of Public Service And Labor - Islamic Republic of MauritaniaH.E. Dr. Muhammad TamimGovernment of the Republic of IraqH.E. Sameh AlNasserPresident of Service and Public Administration Commission, Civil Service Bureau - Hashemite Kingdom Of JordanH.E. Ammar MoulawahLaw and Legislation Advisor to the Government, Government of Republic of TunisiaH.E. Musa Abu ZaidPresident of General Personnel Council, Palestinian AuthorityRaed IbrahimDirector of the Institute of Public Administration, State of QatarH.E. Najla RiachiMinistry of State for Administrative Reform- Republic of LebanonMohamed AbdiKadir AliDeputy minister, Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation-Federal Republic of SomaliaSaid AliForeign Ministry Advisor in Charge of Arabic Cooperation, Ministry Of Foreign Affairs - Union Of The ComorosH.E. Omar SaidMinistry Of Labor - Republic Of DjiboutiSana LakhujAssistant Minister of Administrative Development, Training and Institutional Organization, Syrian Arab Republic
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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 - 08:354.2 TDRA HallGovernment Services Forum
Opening Remarks
H.E. Mohamed Bin TaliahChief of Government Services, UAE Government -
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 Government2.4 ATRC HallGeotechnology and Policy ForumOpening Remarks
Frederick KempePresident and Chief Executive Officer, Atlantic CouncilH.E. Omar AlOlamaMinister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, UAE -
08:35 - 08:404.2 TDRA HallGovernment Services Forum
Main Address
H.E. Ana BrnabicPrime Minister, Government of the Republic of Serbia -
08:40 - 08:454.2 TDRA HallGovernment Services Forum
Main Address
H.E. Dr.David SengehChief Minister, Republic of Sierra Leone -
08:40 - 09:002.1 RTA HallArab Public Administration Forum
Brutally Honest: Are Arab Governments Anywhere Near AI?
H.E. Dr. Amr TalaatMinister of Communications and Information Technology, Arab Republic of EgyptH.E. Ahmad AlHanandehMinistry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship - JordanH.E. Dr. Ali AlLawatiPresident, Royal Academy for Administration, Sultanate of OmanH.E. Hamad AlmansooriDirector 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 SpaceKevin O'ConnellChief Executive Officer, Space Economy RisingAndrew FaiolaCommercial Vice President, AstroscaleEllie 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 -
09:00 - 09:201.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
A Conversation with the Founder of ChatGPT
Sam AltmanChief Executive Officer, OpenAIH.E. Omar AlOlamaMinister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, UAE2.1 RTA HallArab Public Administration ForumBottom Line: AI Redefining Government Capability
Dr. Omar HatamlehChief Advisor for Artificial Intelligence and Innovation, NASAProf. Munther DahlehDirector of Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS), Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyDr. Ebtesam AlMazroueiAI Expert, Executive and Tech Visionary Leader, Founder, AIE3Dr. Mohamed QasemDean,Dubai Future Academy, UAE -
09:10 - 09:204.3 G42 HallSDGs in Action Forum
Opening Address
H.E. Levan DavitashviliFirst Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Georgia -
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 DubaiTamara SrzenticDeputy Director, Office of Innovation at California Health and Human ServicesProf. Sean MeehanProfessor of Marketing and Management, Dean of Faculty at ImdKapil 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 AffairsDr. Sherif SedkyChief Executive Officer, Egyptian Space AgencyKevin O'ConnellChief Executive Officer, Space Economy RisingRon GaranChief Executive Officer, Ispace USMike 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?
Dr. Yann LeCunTuring Award Laureate, Vice President and Chief AI Scientist, MetaNate 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 SystemsBasma AmmariDirector of Public Policy, MENA, MetaNaim YazbeckGeneral Manager, Microsoft CorporationKhuloud 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 TechnologyAhmed AlNaqbiCEO, Emirates Development BankAbdulla 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 -
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, AzerbaijanParag KhannaFounder & CEO, Climate AlphaIbrahim Al Zu'biChief Sustainability Officer, ADNOC, Chair of Global Council on SDG13 -
09:40 - 09:552.1 RTA HallArab Public Administration Forum
Deep Learning: How Would AI Impact Public Policy?
Dr. Latifa AlAbdulkarimMember of the Saudi Shura Council, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaH.E. Khalfan BelhoulCEO, Dubai Future Foundation, UAEAhmed AlMarzooqiContent Creator -
09:40 - 10:052.3 e& HallArtificial Intelligence Forum
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09:45 - 09:551.0 Plenary HallREIMAGINING DEVELOPMENT AND FUTURE ECONOMIES
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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 - Dubai2.1 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 SummitH.E. Dr. Nasser AlQahtaniDirector General, Arab Administrative Development Organization, League of Arab StatesMayssoun AzzamSenior news presenter, Alarabiya news channel -
10:00 - 10:454.2 TDRA HallGovernment Services Forum
Empowering Citizens Digitally: The New Era of Convenience
H.E. Dr. Mohamed AlaskarDirector General, "tamm" Program, Abu Dhabi Digital Authority, UaeH.E. Matar AlhemeiriChief Executive of Dubai Digital Government EstablishmentKhalifa AlShamsiCEO, e& lifeTom UrquhartAnchor, The Business Breakfast - Dubai Eye 103.8FM2.4 ATRC HallGeotechnology and Policy ForumThe Importance of Commercial Space to Global Climate Goals
Aarti Holla-Maini,Director, United Nations Office for Outer Space AffairsMadin MaseehPresident, Maldives Space Research OrganizationAndrew ZolliChief Impact Officer, PlanetH.E. Dr. Amna Al DahakMinister of Climate Change and Environment, UAEDr. Lloyd WhitmanSenior Director, GeoTech Center, Atlantic Council -
10:05 - 10:402.3 e& HallArtificial Intelligence Forum
Embedding Trust in the AI Data Pipeline
AJ AbdallatPresident and CEO, Beyond LimitsArya BolurfrushanChief Executive Officer, Applied AI CompanyGary KazantsevHead of Quant Technology Strategy, BloombergGary SorrentinoGlobal Chief Information Officer, Zoom -
10:10 - 10:251.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
Mobilizing Private Sector Finance for Development
H.E. Makhtar DiopManaging Director, International Finance Corporation (IFC)Eleni GiokosCorrespondent, CNN2.1 RTA HallArab Public Administration ForumFuture Bet: Data and AI
H.E. Faisal AlBannaiSecretary General of ATRC and Chairman of AI71Razan SalmanSenior Economy and Government Reporter, CNN Business Arabic -
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 CommissionDr. Ciyong ZouDeputy to the Director General and Managing Director, UNIDODr. Farah AlzarooniAssistant Undersecretary of Standard and Regulations, Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, UaeRami ZakiCEO, Multinational Companies Business GroupYousef 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 SeychellesH.E. László BorbélyState Counsellor to the Prime Minister’s Office, Sustainable Development, Republic of RomaniaH.E. Dr. Mahmoud MohieldinExecutive Director, International Monetary Fund, United Nations Special Envoy, Chair of Global Council on SDG1H.E. Raja AlMazruiChief Executive Officer, Etihad Credit Insurance -
10:30 - 10:401.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
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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, 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?
Dr. Yann LeCunTuring Award Laureate, Vice President and Chief AI Scientist, MetaSaqr Bin GhalibExecutive Director, UAE AI Office -
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 -
11:00 - 11:102.4 ATRC HallFuture Frontiers
Main Address
Hon. Emmerson MnangagwaPresident of the 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, OECDAntonio De PalmasVice President of Global Market Development of Worldwide Public Sector of MicrosoftThomas PramotedhamCEO, Presight (G42 Company)Gianluca MisuracaFounder and Vice President of Technology Diplomacy of Inspiring FuturesWalter PasquarelliAI Policy Expert -
11:00 - 14:003.1 ADFD HallRoundtable Meetings
Shaping Future Governments Roundtable
H.E. Roberto Pojo RegoState secretary of Management and Innovation, Government of BrazilH.E. Ajman MeludinPermanent Secretary of Civil Service Governance, Prime Minister's Office - Brunei DarussalamDr. Hebert PaguasExecutive Director National Agency for Electronic Government and Knowledge Society, UruguayH.E. Maleyka AbbaszadeChairperson of the Board of Directors, State Examination Center - AzerbaijanH.E. Bagdat MussinMinistry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry - KazakhastanH.E. Sherzod ShermatovMinistry of Digital Technologies - UzbekistanH.E. Nuria KutnaevaMinistry Of Digital Development - Kyrgyz RepublicDr. Rodney TaylorSecretary General, Caribbean Telecommunications UnionH.E. Rocky MeadePermanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister - JamaicaH.E. Ivan UySecretary, Department of Information and Communications Technology - PhilippinesDr. Alexander LopezOfficer-in-Charge, Latin American Center For Development AdministrationH.E. Shalikram JamakatelChief Minister, Government of Bagmati Province - NepalH.E. Wilson MukasaMinistry of Public Service - UgandaH.E. Emma TheofelusDeputy Minister, Ministry of Information and Communication - NamibiaDr. Alex BrillantesSecretary General, EROPADr. Natta BhachaiyudDirector, Office of the Public Sector Development Commission, ThailandDr. John NakabagoPresident, AAPAM, Government of the Republic of UgandaH.E. Darja Softic KadenicGovernment of the Bosnia and HerzegovinaH.E. Eliezer NievesDeputy Minister, Ministry of Public Administration - Dominican RepublicH.E. Elisa LeonelSecretary of State for Coordination, Ministry of Management - BrazilKeovisouk SolaphomDeputy Minister, Ministry of Technology and Communications - LaosH.E. Amara KallonMinistry Of Public Administration And Political Affairs - Sierra LeoneGeorge ZaniasChairman of the BoD and Non Executive Director, Eurobank Sa -
11:10 - 11:254.3 G42 HallSDGs in Action Forum
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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 -
11:10 - 11:402.3 e& HallArtificial Intelligence Forum
The Intersection of Responsible AI and Scientific Discovery
Prof. Serge HarocheNobel Prize Laureate in Physics 2012Greg WilsonWorldwide Public Sector Government CTO, MicrosoftDr. 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 AustriaProf. Georgios PapakonstantinouDirector, Florence School of Transnational GovernanceJohn 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, EBRDRaouf MazouAssistant High Commissioner for Operations, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)Dr. Abdulkareem AlOlamaCEO, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, UAEDana AlMarzouqiDirector General of the International Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Interior, UAE -
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 2013Richard RobertsNobel Prize Laureate in Physiology or Medicine 19932.2 Dubai Municipality HallFuture CitiesWhat Makes a City Timeless?
Kotchakorn VoraakhomChief Executive Officer, Porous City NetworkProf. Carlo RattiDirector, Senseable City Lab, MIT -
11:40 - 12:102.1 RTA HallGeopolitical Shifts
Geo-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 UnionFrederick KempePresident and Chief Executive Officer, Atlantic CouncilJohn DefteriosProfessor of Business, New York University - Abu Dhabi2.3 e& HallArtificial Intelligence ForumA Dialogue on the Future of Tech
Dr. Werner VogelsCTO, AmazonH.E. Dr. Tariq Bin HendiSenior Partner, Global Ventures -
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, RomaniaH.E. Mihailo JovanovicMinistry of Information and Telecommunications - SerbiaCatherine FridayPartner, EY Consulting -
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, UAEKatherine BaerDeputy Director, Fiscal Affairs Department, International Monetary Fund (IMF)Manal CorwinDirector of Tax Policy and Administration, OECDDaniel WittPresident, International Tax and Investment Center - USAGuy JanssensGroup Chief Financial Controller, EVP, ADNOC Group -
11:50 - 12:102.2 Dubai Municipality HallFuture Cities
Is Seamless Mobility Achievable in the Skies?
JoeBen BevirtFounder and Chief Executive Officer, Joby AviationKeller 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 -
12:10 - 13:002.3 e& HallArtificial Intelligence Forum
Responsible AI: Perspectives from the UN AI Advisory Body
H.E. Amandeep GillSecretary-General’s Envoy on Technology, United NationsH.E. Carme ArtigasCo-Chair, AI High-Level Advisory Body, United Nations (UN)Philip ThigoAdvisor, Government of KenyaH.E. Omar AlOlamaMinister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, UAENaina 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 RwandaH.E. Mauricio Lizcano ArangoMinister of Information Technologies and Communications, Republic of ColombiaH.E. Uchral Nyam OsorMinistry of Digital Development and Communications - MongoliaDr. Jean KohChairman of the Presidential Committee on the Digital Platform Government, Republic of KoreaArnauld BertrandGlobal Government & Public Sector Consulting Leader, EY -
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
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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
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13:00 - 13:302.1 RTA HallFuture Government Leaders Program Graduation
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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 - IndiaH.E. Dr. Mahmoud MohieldinExecutive Director, International Monetary Fund, United Nations Special Envoy, Chair of Global Council on SDG1H.E. Majid AlSuwaidiDirector General, COP28Arvind RamamurthyChief of Market Development, Abu Dhabi Global MarketMercedes MonserrateCEO, Global Climate Finance Centre -
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) -
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 -
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 -
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 QatarH.E. Amb. Hisham BadrAssistant Minister for Strategic Partnerships, Excellence and Initiatives National Initiative for Smart Green Projects (NISGP) National Coordinator, EgyptMayeni GueyeSecretary General Assistant, Ministry of Public Administration and 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 -
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, Precision2.2 Dubai Municipality HallFuture of SustainabilityCan Intelligent Mapping Accelerate Sustainability Goals?
Andrew ZolliChief Impact Officer, Planet -
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 -
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 MalawiPeter SandsExecutive Director, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and MalariaNaina Batraavpn, CEOTestDr. Ajay TandonLead Economist, World Bank Group (WBG)H.E. Adnan AminCEO,COP28 -
14:03 - 14:131.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
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14:10 - 14:302.1 RTA HallLearning and Work
EdTech for Government: Fostering Innovation and Leadership
Dr. Kai RoemmeltCEO, UdacityLara HabibAnchor, Alarabiya news channelRosemary 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 SeychellesH.E. Marta TomovskaDirector for Digitalization, Office of the Prime Minister of Republic of SerbiaH.E. Mauricio Lizcano ArangoMinister of Information Technologies and Communications, Republic of ColombiaMahammadali KhudaverdiyevDirector General, International Relations Department, State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations, Republic of Azerbaijan -
14:15 - 14:352.2 Dubai Municipality HallFuture of Sustainability
Is Green Energy the Silver Bullet?
Lorenzo SimonelliChairman and Chief Executive Officer, Baker HughesMarco DunandChief Executive Officer, Mercuria Energy GroupEleni GiokosCorrespondent, CNN2.4 ATRC HallLeadership and AgilityRegenerating Our Workplaces for the Next Generation
Alex LiuManaging Partner and Chairman, KearneyRamia 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, GoogleKeith StrierVice President, Worldwide AI Initiatives, NVIDIADanielle GilliamMooreDirector of Global Public Policy, SalesforceMarja LaitinenSenior Director, AI Governance and Partnerships, MicrosoftH.E. Kathi VidalUnder Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 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 -
14:30 - 14:502.1 RTA HallLearning and Work
How Can the Private Sector Foster the Minds of the Future?
Matt DalioFounder, EndlessHelena LerschVice President, TikTokAparna BawaChief Operating Officer, ZoomLara HabibAnchor, Alarabiya news channel -
14:35 - 15:002.4 ATRC HallLeadership and Agility
Emerging Leadership Archetypes for a Changing Future
Dr. Ahmad S. DallalPresident, The American University in CairoDr. Jean - Francois ManzoniPresident, International Institute for Management DevelopmentRamia 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, UN-HabitatDavid RosenbergChief Executive Officer, AspireBrian ShethFounder, Haveli Investments and Conservation PhilanthropistEleni 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 -
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 EstoniaDr. Raj EchambadiPresident, Illinois Institute of TechnologyJoe LiemandtPrincipal, Alpha.schoolH.E. Dr. Ahmed Belhoul AlFalasiMinister of Education, UAELara HabibAnchor, Alarabiya news channel -
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 -
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 MaltaH.E. Uchral Nyam OsorMinistry of Digital Development and Communications - MongoliaH.E. Marsha CaddleMinistry of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology - BarbadosEman AlSuwaidiSenior Director of Dubai Model Centre, The Executive Council of Dubai -
15:05 - 15:154.2 TDRA HallA Shared Responsibility to Protect Public Resources Panel
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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 ArtistEmma GrahamModerator, CNBC -
15:40 - 16:201.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
Main Address
H.E. Andry RajoelinaPresident of the Republic of MadagascarH.E. Dr. Mohamed MuizzuGovernment of Republic of MaldivesPrithvirajsing RoopunPresident of the Republic of MauritiusH.E. Wavel RamkalawanPresident of the Republic of 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 UnionDr. Heike HarmgartManaging Director for the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean Region, EBRDAli 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 -
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 LondonDr. James GreenFormer Chief Scientist, NASADr. Mohamed AlAseeriChief Executive Officer, National Space Science Agency, Kingdom of BahrainKoichi WakataSenior Advisor and Astronaut, Japan Aerospace Exploration AgencyHoor AlMaazmiSpace Science Researcher, Space Missions Department, 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
Andrew ZolliChief Impact Officer, PlanetMike SiciliaExecutive Vice President, Oracle SystemsKate KallotFounder & Chief Executive Officer, AminiMarc WarnerChief Executive Officer, Faculty AiDr. Yann LeCunTuring Award Laureate, Vice President and Chief AI Scientist, MetaSriram KrishnanEntrepreneur and Venture CapitalistH.E. Edi RamaPrime Minister of the Republic of AlbaniaH.E. Ivan UySecretary, Department of Information and Communications Technology - PhilippinesH.E. Marsha CaddleMinistry of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology - BarbadosH.E. Omar AlOlamaMinister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, UAEH.E. Paula IngabireMinister of ICT and Innovation, Republic of RwandaDr. Belete GetahunMinistry of Innovation and Technology - EthiopiaH.E. Dr.David SengehChief Minister, Republic of Sierra LeoneMirlinda KarcanajDirector General of the National Agency for Information -
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
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08:00 - 17:005.0 DEWA Connect
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08:30 - 08:455.1 Sustainability HallLearning and Work
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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 -
08:50 - 09:202.2 Dubai Municipality HallEmerging Economies Forum
Strategies for Sustainable Investments in Emerging Markets
J. Michael EvansPresident, Alibaba -
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, UAE4.2 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
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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, UAEButti AlMheiriAnalyst, Presidential Court -
09:00 - 10:304.1 Policy HallRoundtable Meetings
Higher Education Roundtable
Prof. Malaviya PrashantProfessor of Marketing and Vice Dean of Programs, Georgetown UniversityProf. Georgios PapakonstantinouDirector, Florence School of Transnational GovernanceH.E. Luisa GriloMinistry of Education - AngolaDr. Inhyok ChaHead of Digital Twin Task ForceProf. Anil KhuranaResearch Professor of the Practice, Georgetown UniversitySherine HamdyAdvisor to the Minister, Ministry of Education and Technical Education - EgyptDr. Ahmad S. DallalPresident, The American University in CairoH.E. Dr. Ahmed Belhoul AlFalasiMinister of Education, UAEDr. Kai RoemmeltCEO, UdacityH.E. Ester NghipondokaMinistry of Education - NamibiaH.E. Dr. Ntoi RapapaMinistry of Education - LesothoTim BrownChairman, IDEO -
09:05 - 09:454.3 G42 HallGlobal Health Forum
Urban Health: Challenges, Opportunities and Solutions
Dr. Lujain AlQodmaniPresident of the World Medical AssociationDr. Seth BerkleySenior Strategic Health Advisor, SICPA and Senior Advisor, the Pandemic Center, Brown UniversityHasan AlNowaisCEO of Group and Managing Director, G42Jeffrey SchlegelmilchDirector, National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia Climate SchoolAndrew RzepaPartner and Executive Director, GallupAmandeep BhanguFounder and Voice Media London -
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, Space42Dr. Ray O. JohnsonChief Executive Officer, Technology Innovation InstituteProf. 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
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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 KingdomCliff KupchanChairman, Eurasia GroupMohamed OsmanSenior Political Counsellor for the Southern & Eastern Mediterranean, 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 AgencyDr. Mohamed AlAseeriChief Executive Officer, National Space Science Agency, Kingdom of BahrainDr. Shareef AlRomaithiChief Executive Officer, Madari SpaceDr. 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 - EgyptH.E. Abdellatif OuahbiMinister of Justice, Kingdom of MoroccoH.E. Abdullah AlNuaimiMinistry of JusticeH.E. Nawaf AlMaawdaMinister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf - BahrainH.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) -
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 UnionH.E. Peggy VidotMinister of Health, Republic of SeychellesDr. Jaouad MahjourHead, WHO Secretariat to INB and IHR AmendmentsH.E. Amb. Achsanul HabibVice Chair of Working Group, International Health RegulationsAmandeep BhanguFounder and Voice Media London -
09:55 - 10:104.2 TDRA HallFuture of Space Forum
Designing Space Missions
Mohsen AlAwadhiProgram Director, Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt, UAE Space AgencyAmer AlSayeghAssistant Director General of Aerospace Engineering Sector, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space CenterHoor AlMaazmiSpace Science Researcher, Space Missions Department, UAE Space Agency -
09:55 - 10:202.2 Dubai Municipality HallEmerging Economies Forum
AI and Innovation: Rapidly Changing Emerging Markets
Sachin DuggalChief Wizard, Builder.aiHarrison 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 LibyaAmmar TaqiTV Presenter -
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 AgencyHazza AlMansouriAstronaut, UAE -
10:20 - 10:302.2 Dubai Municipality HallEmerging Economies Forum
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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 -
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 -
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 -
11:00 - 11:202.1 RTA HallFuture Opportunities
What Did I Learn From Elon and Zuckerberg?
Sriram KrishnanEntrepreneur and Venture CapitalistNaina 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& lifeBassel AlNahlaouiManaging Director of Mobility of CareemMaaz SheikhCEO of StarzplayJayesh PatelCEO of Wio Bank -
11:00 - 12:002.3 e& HallRoundtable Meetings
Emerging Economies Roundtable
H.E. Ahmed AlSayeghMinister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, UAEMohamed AlSharhanManaging Director, World Governments SummitH.E. Dr. Thani AlZeyoudiMinister of State for Foreign Trade, Ministry of EconomyMohit BhasinEconomic Development Advisory, KPMGDr. Somdutta SinghFounder and CEO, Assiduus GlobalDr. Alexander EzenaguDirector, Africa Continental Free Trade Area Agreement Centre - Strathmore UniversityJ. Michael EvansPresident, AlibabaFariha JavedDirector of Investor Relations, Stride VenturesZaheer AdenwalaCo Founder, KettoMuthoni MutonyiFounder, JiraniAbhay MishraCEO, Monet WorkMansour AlJobourChairman, King Hussein Business ParkRobert ThomsonSvp Global Government Engagement, Visa International Services AssociationRichad SoundardjeeHead of China International Capital Corporation in UAESrinivasa RaoGlobal Vice Chair, EYDr. Haider MakkiyahChairman, The National Investment Commission Presidency of Council of Ministers - IraqDr. Soonmin BaeMember of Public Hyper-scale AI Task Force, Senior Vice President of Leading AI and Metaverse R&D and Strategy, Korea TelecomCliff KupchanChairman, Eurasia GroupMohamed OsmanSenior Political Counsellor for the Southern & Eastern Mediterranean, EBRDYashish DahiyaCEO and Co founderSanjeev GuptaExecutive Director for Financial Services, Africa Finance Corporation -
11:00 - 13:303.1 ADFD HallRoundtable Meetings
Towards a Future of Responsible AI Roundtable
Dr. Yann LeCunTuring Award Laureate, Vice President and Chief AI Scientist, MetaJonathan RossFounder and CEO, GroqH.E. Faisal AlBannaiSecretary General of ATRC and Chairman of AI71Dr. Alexander KarpCo-founder and CEO, Palantir TechnologiesH.E. Kathi VidalUnder Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, U.S. Department of CommerceH.E. Omar AlOlamaMinister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, UAEH.E. Mohamed LoulyMinistry Of Digital Transformation - MauritaniaArya BolurfrushanChief Executive Officer, Applied AI CompanyH.E. Dr. Amr TalaatMinister of Communications and Information Technology, Arab Republic of EgyptInga LangaiteCEO, Unicorns - LithuaniaÇağlayan ÇetinPresident, Trendyol Group, Republic of TürkiyeDr. Ray O. JohnsonChief Executive Officer, Technology Innovation InstituteProf. Eric XingMBZUAI President and University ProfessorH.E. Giedre BalcytyteChancellor, Government of the Republic of LithuaniaAJ AbdallatPresident and CEO, Beyond LimitsJulien MarcenacCo-founder and Head of AI, TokWiseH.E. Ulvi MehdiyevState Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations Under the President - AzerbaijanTalal AlKaissiExecutive Vice President and Chief Product and Global Partnerships Officer, G42H.E. Mauricio Lizcano ArangoMinister of Information Technologies and Communications, Republic of ColombiaLucas JoppaSenior Managing Director, Haveli Investments and Conservation PhilanthropistH.E. Majed AlMesmarDirector General, Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, UAESachin DuggalChief Wizard, Builder.aiDr. Werner VogelsCTO, AmazonMiguel CorreaGeneral, Affinity PartnersJungwoo HaThe Presidential Committee on the Digital Platform Government - South KoreaGary KazantsevHead of Quant Technology Strategy, BloombergAndres SuttMember of Parliament, Parliament of EstoniaAlexander SukharevskyManaging Partner, QuantumBlackSaqr Bin GhalibExecutive Director, UAE AI OfficeLuis VidegarayDirector, MIT Management Sloan SchoolGreg WilsonWorldwide Public Sector Government CTO, MicrosoftSeth GersonChief Executive Officer, SurviosNaim YazbeckGeneral Manager, Microsoft CorporationDena AlMansooriGroup Chief AI & Data Officer, e& -
11:15 - 11:304.3 G42 HallGlobal Health Forum
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11:20 - 11:402.1 RTA HallFuture Opportunities
The Global Investments Outlook in 2024
Div TurakhiaFounder, Ai.techNaina 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 HoldingDr. 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 LeoneChip PaucekCo-Founder and CEO, Pro Athlete CommunityNdamukong SuhNFL Super Bowl Champion, Pro Athlete CommunityJohn 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, UAEAhmed 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, edXDr. Yuhyun ParkFounder and CEO, DQ InstituteConrad 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 CelticsStephen PagliucaChairman, CEO, Founder, PagsGroup and Co-owner, Boston CelticsJohn DefteriosProfessor of Business, New York University - Abu Dhabi -
12:00 - 12:151.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
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12:00 - 12:254.2 TDRA HallFuture of Education Forum
Classroom to Boardroom: Entrepreneurship as an Unconventional Teacher
Dr. Kai RoemmeltCEO, UdacityQuddus PativadaFounder and CEO, DigestAINafez DakkakCo-Founder & Managing Partner, BLDR Ventures -
12:20 - 12:401.0 Plenary HallGOVERNMENT ACCELERATION AND TRANSFORMATION
Main Address of the Guest Country
H.E. Narendra ModiPrime Minister, Government of the Republic of India -
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, Bulbul Collective -
12:30 - 14:002.3 e& HallRoundtable Meetings
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12:35 - 13:154.2 TDRA HallFuture of Education Forum
Digital Education Roadmap in the SADC Region
H.E. Luisa GriloMinistry of Education - AngolaH.E. Ester NghipondokaMinistry of Education - NamibiaH.E. Dr. Ntoi RapapaMinistry of Education - LesothoH.E. Dr. Marie SahondrarimalalaMinistry of National Education - MadagascarHon. Douglas SyakalimaMinistry of Education - ZambiaProf. 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 -
13:15 - 14:004.2 TDRA HallFuture of Education Forum
Empowering Communities through Digital Learning
Robert JenkinsGlobal Director of Education, UNICEFTrillium HibbelnDirector for Accreditation and School Improvement, NEASCDr. Mohamed QasemDean,Dubai Future Academy, UAEProf. Shafika IsaacsDigital Learning and AI in Education Specialist, Professor of Practice, University of JohannersburgDr. Waleed Al AliSecretary General of the Digital School and Board MemberRaya BidshahriSchool Of Humanity -
14:30 - 16:304.2 TDRA HallA Shared Responsibility to Protect Public Resources Panel