World Governments Summit 2024
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09:00 - 09:302.2 Dubai Municipality HallArab Fiscal Forum
Opening Session
H.E. Dr. Fahad AlTurkiDirector General Chairman of the Board, Arab Monetary Fund
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 Jordan
H.E. Dr. Mohamed MaaitMinistry of Finance - Egypt
H.E. Taif MohammedMinistry of Finance - Iraq
H.E. Bihi EgehMinistry of Finance, The Federal Republic Of Somalia
H.E. AbdulMohsen AlKhalafAssistant Minister of Finance for the Macro Fiscal Policies and International Relations
Dr. Jihad AzourDirector, Middle East and Central Asia Department, International Monetary Fund -
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 Council
Mohamed 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
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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. Mohamed AlHussainiMinister of State for Financial Affairs, Ministry of Finance
Musallam QatanDirector General, Ministry of Finance, Sultanate of Oman
Rodrigo CerdaDivision Chief, Fiscal Affairs Department, International Monetary Fund -
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 Minds
Zainab AlEqabiContent Creator -
11:50 - 12:002.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
What are Digital Personas and Artificial Identities?
Dr. Mohammad AyeshHead of Mass Communications, American University of Sharjah -
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, UAE
Salem 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 Academy
Alia ShamlanFounder, Ferjan Dubai
Ghalya AlAliVice President, Abu Dhabi Youth Council
Rashed AlShamsiDirector, Youth Initiatives Department, Federal Youth Foundation
Rahma AlKamaliPresident of Ras AlKhaimah Youth Council -
12:40 - 12:502.1 RTA HallArab Meeting for Young Leaders
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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 - Egypt
H.E. Dr. Anwar AlMudhafMinistry of Finance - Kuwait
Carolina RenteriaDivision Chief, Public Financial Management, Fiscal Affairs Department, International Monetary Fund
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 - Jordan
Ed KieswetterCommissioner, South African Revenue Service
Katherine BaerDeputy Director, Fiscal Affairs Department, International Monetary Fund
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
Vitor GasparDirector, Fiscal Affairs Department, International Monetary Fund
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09:00 - 09:151.0 Plenary Hall
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09:15 - 09:251.0 Plenary Hall
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09:25 - 09:551.0 Plenary Hall
Aviation and Emissions: Can Governments Find A Balance?
Juan SalazarSecretary General, International Civil Aviation Organization, ICAO -
09:55 - 10:251.0 Plenary Hall
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 Brazil
H.E. Noxolo KivietDepartment Of Public Services And Admin - South Africa
H.E. Dr. Pablo GomezMinister of Labour and Social Security, Government of Uruguay
Dr. Dana HafeedGlobal Ombudsman, Mars Incorporated
H.E. Ulvi MehdiyevState Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations Under the President - Azerbaijan
Dr. Aaron ManiamFellow Of Practice and Director, Digital Transformation Education
H.E. Ilkhom KurbonovDirector General, Personnel Administration, Government of Uzbekistan
Mahammadali KhudaverdiyevDirector General, International Relations Department, State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations, Republic of Azerbaijan
H.E. Mauricio Lizcano ArangoMinister of Information Technologies and Communications, Republic of Colombia
H.E. Daniel MaurateGovernment of the Republic of Peru
H.E. Ohood AlRoumiMinister of State for Government Development and the Future, United Arab Emirates, Vice Chair of the World Governments Summit
H.E. Wilson MukasaMinistry of Public Service - Uganda -
10:30 - 10:451.0 Plenary Hall
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10:45 - 11:001.0 Plenary Hall
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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, G422.4 ATRC HallAlgorithmic GovernanceAlgorithmic Living: Enabling the Human Genius
Ignacio García AlvesChief Executive Officer, Arthur D. Little -
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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 Oman
Asma AlMadaniDirector of the Policy and Studies Department, Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization, UAE -
11:15 - 11:204.3 G42 HallFuture of Mobility Forum
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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 Austria
Masood M. Sharif MahmoodCEO, e&
John FergusonHead of Globalisation, Trade and Finance Practice, Economist Impact -
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
H.E. Dr. Sidi Ould TahArab Bank for Economic Development in Africa
Dr. Samir SaranPresident
Dr. Heike HarmgartManaging Director for the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean Region, EBRD4.3 G42 HallFuture of Mobility ForumSoaring Innovations: The New Frontier of Aerial Mobility
JoeBen BevirtFounder and Chief Executive Officer, Joby Aviation -
11:40 - 12:102.4 ATRC HallAlgorithmic Governance
How Can Governments Drive Tech Progress While Ensuring Citizen Adoption?
Prof. Moustapha CisséAfrican Institute of Mathematical Sciences
H.E. Majed AlMesmarDirector General, Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, UAE -
11:45 - 12:102.1 RTA HallDigital Future
Social Prosperity and Technophobia: Can Governments Succeed?
H.E. Giedre BalcytyteChancellor, Government of the Republic of Lithuania
Mike SiciliaExecutive Vice President, Oracle
George LeeHead of the Office of Applied Innovation, Goldman Sachs
John FergusonHead of Globalisation, Trade and Finance Practice, Economist Impact -
11:50 - 12:102.2 Dubai Municipality HallFuture Economy
Future Returns: Investing in the Uncertain
George WalkerChairman and Chief Executive Officer, Neuberger Berman4.2 TDRA HallFuture of Work ForumBlueprints for Constructing Resilient and Smart Labor Markets
Mahuran SarikiVice President of Group Research Development Policy, Malaysia
Dr. Achim SchmillenPractice Leader for Republic of Indonesia and Timor-Leste, World Bank Group
Jason GagnonSenior Economist, OECD Development Centre
Mustafa AlRawiActing Managing Director, CNN Business Arabic -
11:50 - 12:204.3 G42 HallFuture of Mobility Forum
Financing the Future of Sustainable Mobility
Hiro MizunoFounder and Chief Executive Officer, Good Steward Partners
Gene BerdichevskyCo-Founder and CEO, Silo Nanotechnologies
Adam GrosserChairman and Managing Partner, UP.Partners
Mark MachinCo-founder and Managing Partner, Intrepid Growth Partners -
12:10 - 12:254.2 TDRA HallFuture of Work Forum
Wellbeing and Workforce Quality: Where Precedence Lies
Lee SangheonDirector of Employment Policy, Job Creation and Livelihoods, International Labour Organization -
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 Hall
From Gold to Code: The Next Frontiers of Banking
Bill WintersChief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Bank
Bernard MensahPresident of International, Bank of America
Daniel MurphyNational Reporter, CNBC -
12:30 - 14:302.3 e& HallRoundtable Meetings
Scientific Discovery and Applications Roundtable
Prof. Roger KornbergNobel Prize Laureate in Chemistry 2006
Prof. Serge HarocheNobel Prize Laureate in Physics 2012
Prof. Dan ShechtmanNobel Prize Laureate in Chemistry 2011
Prof. Michael LevittNobel Prize Laureate in Chemistry 2013
Dr. Randy SchekmanNobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine 2013
Dr. Aaron CiechanoverNobel Laureate
Richard RobertsNobel Prize Laureate in Physiology or Medicine 1993
Dr. Pamela RonaldWolf Prize in Agriculture 2022
Patrick NoackExecutive Director of Future Foresight and Imagination -
12:35 - 13:004.3 G42 HallFuture of Mobility Forum
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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
Jean D'cunhaSenior Global Advisor of International Migration, UN Women
Andreas SchaalDirector of Global Relations, OECD
Mustafa AlRawiActing Managing Director, CNN Business Arabic -
12:45 - 13:302.4 ATRC Hall
GCC Economic Development: Structural Shifts and Visionary Paths
H.E. Jasem AlBudaiwiSecretary General, Gulf Cooperation Council
H.E. Abdulla AlMarriMinister of Economy, UAE, Ministry of Economy
H.E. Dr. Raja AlMarzoqiGCC Chief Negotiator, General Director Of The Office Of The Gcc Economic And Development Affairs Commission -
12:55 - 13:101.0 Plenary Hall
Delivering Impactful Development Results
H.E. Ajaypal BangaPresident, World Bank Group
Daniel MurphyNational Reporter, CNBC -
13:05 - 13:204.2 TDRA HallFuture of Work Forum
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13:10 - 13:251.0 Plenary Hall
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13:30 - 15:303.1 ADFD HallRoundtable Meetings
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13:55 - 14:001.0 Plenary Hall
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14:00 - 14:102.4 ATRC HallGeopolitical Shifts
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14:00 - 14:202.1 RTA HallGoverning Data
Can Governments Facilitate a Moral Compass for the Future of Artificial Capabilities?
Anna StewartCorrespondent, CNN -
14:00 - 14:454.3 G42 Hall
Navigating Challenges to International Peace and Security
H.E. Lana NussibehAssistant Foreign Minister for Political Affairs and UAE Permanent Representative to the UN in NY
Sigrid KaagUnited Nations Under Secretary General Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza, United Nations -
14:10 - 14:302.4 ATRC HallEffective Policies
Can Governments Design and Develop Sustainable Strategies?
Hiro MizunoFounder and Chief Executive Officer, Good Steward Partners
Faisal 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, Spotify
H.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
Anna StewartCorrespondent, CNN -
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
Anna StewartCorrespondent, CNN -
14:45 - 15:002.4 ATRC HallEffective Policies
From Vision to Venture: Policies that Empower Entrepreneurial Success
Jon OringerFounder and Executive Chairman, Shutterstock
Faisal 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 Georgia
Serifcan OzcanVice President of Design, Nike -
15:00 - 15:054.2 TDRA Hall
Opening Remarks
H.E. Mohamed AlHussainiMinister of State for Financial Affairs, Ministry of Finance -
15:00 - 16:002.3 e& HallRoundtable Meetings
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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 -
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 Leone
Dubai AbulhoulChief Executive Officer, Fiker Institute -
15:20 - 15:304.2 TDRA Hall
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15:25 - 15:351.0 Plenary Hall
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15:30 - 16:004.3 G42 Hall
Building a Sustainable Future Above Cities
H.E. Khalfan BelhoulCEO, Dubai Future Foundation, UAE
Dr. Fernanda LonardoniHead of Country Programme, UN-Habitat Arab States, United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Ahmad AlFalasiExecutive Director of Aviation Safety and Environment Sector, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority
Maryam AlMheiriCEO of Buildings Regulation and Permits Agency, Dubai Municipality
Khalid AlJabirSenior Vice President of Operations, Dubai Air Navigation Services Corporation
Maitha AlNuaimiDirector of GIS Center, Dubai Municipality4.2 TDRA HallChallenges and Opportunities for Cross-Border Payment Systems
H.E. Dr. Marouane ElAbassiGovernor, Central Bank Of Tunisia
H.E. Hassan AbdallaGovernor of the Central Bank of Egypt -
15:30 - 16:302.2 Dubai Municipality Hall
Delivering the UAE Consensus: From Agreement to Action
H.E. Dr. Sultan AlJaberMinister of Industry and Advanced Technology, UAE Special Envoy for Climate Change, COP28 President
H.E. Dr. Muawieh RadaidehMinistry of Environment - Jordan
H.E. Saber ChowdhuryMinister of Environment and Climate Change, Bangladesh
H.E. Mukhtar BabayevMinitry Of Ecology And Natural Resources Of Republic Of Azerbaijan
H.E. Simon StiellExeceutive Secretary, United Nations Framework For Climate Change -
15:40 - 15:501.0 Plenary Hall
Main Address
H.E. Dr. Mostafa MadboulyPrime Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt -
15:50 - 16:001.0 Plenary Hall
Main Address
H.E. Manuel CruzPrime Minister of the Republic of Cuba -
16:00 - 16:251.0 Plenary Hall
Investments of the Future: Who Will Lead the Way?
Stephen PagliucaChairman, CEO, Founder, PagsGroup and Co-owner, Boston Celtics
H.E. Khaldoun Al MubarakManaging Director and Group Chief Executive Officer, Mubadala Investment Company
Ross Perot Jr.Chairman,The Perot Group
Daniel MurphyNational Reporter, CNBC -
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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 -
16:40 - 17:001.0 Plenary Hall
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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 Summit
H.E. Dr. Nasser AlQahtaniDirector General, Arab Administrative Development Organization, League of Arab States
Mohamed MoussaDeputy IT Director, Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform - Kingdom of Morocco
H.E. Musa Abu ZaidPresident of General Personnel Council, Palestinian Authority
Raed IbrahimDirector of the Institute of Public Administration, State of Qatar
Sana LakhujAssistant Minister of Administrative Development, Training and Institutional Organization, Syrian Arab Republic
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08:00 - 17:005.0 DEWA Connect
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08:15 - 08:302.1 RTA HallArab Public Administration Forum
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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 Council
H.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. Ahmad AlHanandehMinistry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship - Jordan
H.E. Dr. Ali AlLawatiPresident, Royal Academy for Administration, Sultanate of Oman
H.E. Hamad AlMansooriDirector General of Digital Dubai, UAE -
08:40 - 09:152.4 ATRC HallGeotechnology and Policy Forum
Creating Resilient In-Space Infrastructure for the New Space Economy
Mike GoldChief Growth Officer, Redwire Space
Kevin O'ConnellChief Executive Officer, Space Economy Rising
Andrew FaiolaCommercial Vice President, Astroscale
Ellie CreaseyAssistant Director, GeoTech Center, Atlantic Council -
08:45 - 09:154.2 TDRA HallGovernment Services Forum
Humans and Algorithms: Government Services in an AI-Driven Era
Mo GawdatAuthor & Speaker -
09:00 - 09:201.0 Plenary Hall
A Conversation with the Founder of ChatGPT
H.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, NASA
Prof. Munther DahlehDirector of Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS), Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Dr. Ebtesam AlMazroueiAI Expert, Executive and Tech Visionary Leader, Founder, AIE3
Dr. Mohamed QasemDean,Dubai Future Academy, 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 Dubai
Tamara SrzenticDeputy Director, Office of Innovation at California Health and Human Services
Prof. Sean MeehanProfessor of Marketing and Management, Dean of Faculty, IMD
Kapil RaghuramanPartner - MENA Digital and Innovation Consulting Leader, EY Global2.4 ATRC HallGeotechnology and Policy ForumNavigating Multilateralism on the Moon and Cislunar Space
Aarti Holla-Maini,Director, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs
Dr. Sherif SedkyChief Executive Officer, Egyptian Space Agency
Kevin O'ConnellChief Executive Officer, Space Economy Rising
Ron GaranChief Executive Officer, Ispace US
Mike GoldChief Growth Officer, Redwire Space -
09:20 - 09:304.3 G42 HallSDGs in Action Forum
COP28 to COP29: Impactful Partnership for Climate Action
H.E. Mukhtar BabayevMinitry Of Ecology And Natural Resources Of Republic Of Azerbaijan -
09:20 - 09:402.1 RTA HallArab Public Administration Forum
Private Sector Lens: Arab Governments and AI
Reem AsaadVice President for Middle East and Africa, Cisco Systems
Basma AmmariDirector of Public Policy, MENA, Meta
Khuloud AlOmianCEO & Editor in Chief, Forbes Middle East -
09:25 - 09:455.1 Sustainability HallIndustry and Advanced Technology Forum
Make it in the Emirates: Unlocking Opportunities in UAE's Industrial Landscape
H.E. Osama FadhelAssistant Undersecretary of Industrial Accelerators, Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology
Ahmed AlNaqbiCEO, Emirates Development Bank
Abdulla AlMahriDirector of Investment and Stakeholder Engagement, Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology -
09:30 - 09:402.3 e& Hall
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, Azerbaijan
Parag KhannaFounder & CEO, Climate Alpha
Ibrahim 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?
H.E. Khalfan BelhoulCEO, Dubai Future Foundation, UAE
Ahmed AlMarzooqiContent Creator -
09:40 - 10:052.3 e& Hall
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09:45 - 09:551.0 Plenary Hall
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09:55 - 10:101.0 Plenary Hall
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 Summit
H.E. Dr. Nasser AlQahtaniDirector General, Arab Administrative Development Organization, League of Arab States
Mayssoun 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, UAE
H.E. Matar AlHemeiriCEO, Digital Dubai Government Establishment, UAE
Khalifa AlShamsiCEO, e& life
Tom 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 Affairs
Madin MaseehPresident, Maldives Space Research Organization
H.E. Dr. Amna Al DahakMinister of Climate Change and Environment, UAE
Dr. Lloyd WhitmanSenior Director, GeoTech Center, Atlantic Council -
10:05 - 10:402.3 e& Hall
Embedding Trust in the AI Data Pipeline
AJ AbdallatPresident and CEO, Beyond Limits
Arya BolurfrushanChief Executive Officer, Applied AI Company
Gary KazantsevHead of Quant Technology Strategy, Bloomberg
Gary SorrentinoGlobal Chief Information Officer, Zoom -
10:10 - 10:252.1 RTA HallArab Public Administration Forum
Future Bet: Data and AI
H.E. Faisal AlBannaiSecretary General of ATRC and Chairman of AI71
Razan SalmanSenior Economy and Government Reporter, CNN Business 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 Commission
Dr. Ciyong ZouDeputy to the Director General and Managing Director, UNIDO
Dr. Farah AlZarooniAssistant Undersecretary of Standard and Regulations, Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, UAE
Rami ZakiCEO, Multinational Companies Business Group
Yousef AbdalbariPresenter, Dubai TV -
10:15 - 10:554.3 G42 HallSDGs in Action Forum
Beyond Boundaries: Integrating Data-Driven Strategies and Partnerships for SDG Success
H.E. Devika VidotMinister of Investment, Entrepreneurship, and Industry, Republic of Seychelles
H.E. László BorbélyState Counsellor to the Prime Minister’s Office, Sustainable Development, Republic of Romania
H.E. Dr. Mahmoud MohieldinExecutive Director, International Monetary Fund, United Nations Special Envoy, Chair of Global Council on SDG1
H.E. Raja AlMazruiChief Executive Officer, Etihad Credit Insurance -
10:30 - 10:401.0 Plenary Hall
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10:40 - 11:001.0 Plenary Hall
Dialogue on Regional Challenges and Future Opportunities
H.E. Ahmed Aboul GheitSecretary General, League of Arab States
H.E. Jasem AlBudaiwiSecretary General, Gulf Cooperation Council
Emad Eldin AdeebTV Presenter -
10:40 - 11:102.3 e& Hall
A Conversation with Yann LeCun AI: Lifeline or Landmine?
Saqr 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, OECD
Antonio De PalmasVice President of Global Market Development of Worldwide Public Sector of Microsoft
Thomas PramotedhamCEO, Presight (G42 Company)
Gianluca MisuracaFounder and Vice President of Technology Diplomacy of Inspiring Futures
Walter 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 Brazil
H.E. Ajman MeludinPermanent Secretary of Civil Service Governance, Prime Minister's Office - Brunei Darussalam
Dr. Hebert PaguasExecutive Director National Agency for Electronic Government and Knowledge Society, Uruguay
H.E. Maleyka AbbaszadeChairperson of the Board of Directors, State Examination Center - Azerbaijan
H.E. Bagdat MussinMinistry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry - Kazakhastan
H.E. Sherzod ShermatovMinistry of Digital Technologies - Uzbekistan
H.E. Nuria KutnaevaMinistry Of Digital Development - Kyrgyz Republic
Dr. Rodney TaylorSecretary General, Caribbean Telecommunications Union
H.E. Rocky MeadePermanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister - Jamaica
H.E. Ivan UySecretary, Department of Information and Communications Technology - Philippines
Dr. Alexander LopezOfficer-in-Charge, Latin American Center For Development Administration
H.E. Shalikram JamakatelChief Minister, Government of Bagmati Province - Nepal
H.E. Wilson MukasaMinistry of Public Service - Uganda
H.E. Emma TheofelusDeputy Minister, Ministry of Information and Communication - Namibia
Dr. Alex BrillantesSecretary General, EROPA
Dr. Natta BhachaiyudDirector, Office of the Public Sector Development Commission, Thailand
Dr. John NakabagoPresident, AAPAM, Government of the Republic of Uganda
H.E. Darja Softic KadenicGovernment of the Bosnia and Herzegovina
H.E. Eliezer NievesDeputy Minister, Ministry of Public Administration - Dominican Republic
H.E. Elisa LeonelSecretary of State for Coordination, Ministry of Management - Brazil
Keovisouk SolaphomDeputy Minister, Ministry of Technology and Communications - Laos
H.E. Amara KallonMinistry Of Public Administration And Political Affairs - Sierra Leone -
11:10 - 11:254.3 G42 HallSDGs in Action Forum
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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& Hall
The Intersection of Responsible AI and Scientific Discovery
Prof. Serge HarocheNobel Prize Laureate in Physics 2012
Greg WilsonWorldwide Public Sector Government CTO, Microsoft
Dr. James CantonCEO and Chairman, Institute for Global Futures -
11:20 - 11:402.1 RTA HallGeopolitical Shifts
Global and National Shifts: The Next Steps and Policies for Governments
H.E. Sebastian Kurz30th Chancellor, Government of the Republic of Austria
Prof. Georgios PapakonstantinouDirector, Florence School of Transnational Governance -
11:25 - 12:104.3 G42 HallSDGs in Action Forum
From Controversy to Compromise: Evaluating SDG Triumphs in 2030
Dr. Heike HarmgartManaging Director for the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean Region, EBRD
Raouf MazouAssistant High Commissioner for Operations, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Dr. Abdulkareem AlOlamaCEO, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, UAE
Dana 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 2013
Richard RobertsNobel Prize Laureate in Physiology or Medicine 19932.2 Dubai Municipality HallFuture CitiesWhat Makes a City Timeless?
Kotchakorn VoraakhomChief Executive Officer, Porous City Network
Prof. Carlo RattiDirector, Senseable City Lab, MIT
Andrew TuckEditor in Chief, Monocle Magazine -
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, OECD - Nuclear Energy Agency
H.E. Luigi Di MaioEU Special Representative for the Gulf Region, European Union
Frederick KempePresident and Chief Executive Officer, Atlantic Council2.3 e& HallA Dialogue on the Future of Tech
Dr. Werner VogelsCTO, Amazon
H.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, Romania
H.E. Mihailo JovanovicMinistry of Information and Telecommunications - Serbia
Catherine 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
Younis AlKhooriUndersecretary at the Ministry of Finance, UAE
Katherine BaerDeputy Director, Fiscal Affairs Department, International Monetary Fund
Manal CorwinDirector of Tax Policy and Administration, OECD
Daniel WittPresident, International Tax and Investment Center - USA
Guy 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 Aviation
Keller Rinaudo ClifftonFounder and Chief Executive Officer, Zipline
Andrew TuckEditor in Chief, Monocle Magazine -
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& Hall
Responsible AI: Perspectives from the UN AI Advisory Body
H.E. Carme ArtigasCo-Chair, AI High-Level Advisory Body, United Nations
Philip ThigoAdvisor, Government of Kenya
H.E. Omar AlOlamaMinister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, UAE
Naina BajekalExecutive Editor and International Editor, TIME -
12:15 - 13:004.2 TDRA HallGovernment Services Forum
Government Digital Transformation: The Road Ahead
H.E. Paula IngabireMinister of ICT and Innovation, Republic of Rwanda
H.E. Mauricio Lizcano ArangoMinister of Information Technologies and Communications, Republic of Colombia
H.E. Uchral Nyam OsorMinistry of Digital Development and Communications - Mongolia
Dr. Jean KohChairman of the Presidential Committee on the Digital Platform Government, Republic of Korea
Arnauld 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 Hall
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12:50 - 13:101.0 Plenary Hall
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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 - India
H.E. Dr. Mahmoud MohieldinExecutive Director, International Monetary Fund, United Nations Special Envoy, Chair of Global Council on SDG1
H.E. Majid AlSuwaidiDirector General, COP28 -
13:10 - 13:251.0 Plenary Hall
Global Energy Transitions
H.E. Saeed AlTayerManaging Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) -
13:25 - 14:031.0 Plenary Hall
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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 Qatar
H.E. Amb. Hisham BadrAssistant Minister for Strategic Partnerships, Excellence and Initiatives National Initiative for Smart Green Projects (NISGP) National Coordinator, Egypt
Mayeni 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?
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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 Malawi
Peter SandsExecutive Director, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
Naina Batraavpn, CEOTest
Dr. Ajay TandonLead Economist, World Bank Group -
14:03 - 14:131.0 Plenary Hall
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14:10 - 14:302.1 RTA HallLearning and Work
EdTech for Government: Fostering Innovation and Leadership
Dr. Kai RoemmeltCEO, Udacity
Rosemary LeithCo-Founder, World Wide Web Foundation -
14:10 - 15:004.3 G42 HallGovernment Experience Exchange Forum
A Journey to 2050: What Citizens Expect from the Governments of Tomorrow
H.E. Devika VidotMinister of Investment, Entrepreneurship, and Industry, Republic of Seychelles
H.E. Marta TomovskaDirector for Digitalization, Office of the Prime Minister of Republic of Serbia
H.E. Mauricio Lizcano ArangoMinister of Information Technologies and Communications, Republic of Colombia
Mahammadali 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 Hughes
Marco DunandChief Executive Officer, Mercuria Energy Group2.4 ATRC HallLeadership and AgilityRegenerating Our Workplaces for the Next Generation
Alex LiuManaging Partner and Chairman, Kearney
Ramia FarrageSenior Presenter of Forbes, Forbes -
14:20 - 15:002.3 e& HallPromoting AI Safety: Strategies of the U.S Department of Commerce
Protecting Intellectual Property around AI to Support Innovation
Blaise ArcasCTO of Tech and Society, Vice President of Research, Google
Keith StrierVice President, Worldwide AI Initiatives, NVIDIA
Danielle GilliamMooreDirector of Global Public Policy, Salesforce
Marja LaitinenSenior Director, AI Governance and Partnerships, Microsoft
H.E. Kathi VidalUnder Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, U.S. Department of Commerce -
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, Endless
Helena LerschVice President, TikTok
Aparna BawaChief Operating Officer, Zoom -
14:35 - 15:002.4 ATRC HallLeadership and Agility
Emerging Leadership Archetypes for a Changing Future
Dr. Ahmad S. DallalPresident, The American University in Cairo
Dr. Jean - Francois ManzoniPresident, International Institute for Management Development
Ramia FarrageSenior Presenter of Forbes, Forbes -
14:35 - 15:052.2 Dubai Municipality HallFuture of Sustainability
The Last Drop: Sustainable Resource Diplomacy
Dr. Michal MlynarActing Executive Director, UN-Habitat
Brian ShethFounder, Haveli Investments and Conservation Philanthropist -
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 Estonia
Dr. Raj EchambadiPresident, Illinois Institute of Technology
Joe LiemandtPrincipal, Alpha.school
H.E. Dr. Ahmed Belhoul AlFalasiMinister of Education, UAE -
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 Malta
H.E. Uchral Nyam OsorMinistry of Digital Development and Communications - Mongolia
H.E. Marsha CaddleMinistry of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology - Barbados
Eman AlSuwaidiSenior Director of Dubai Model Centre, The Executive Council of Dubai -
15:05 - 15:154.2 TDRA HallA Shared Responsibility to Protect Public Resources Panel
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15:10 - 15:201.0 Plenary Hall
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15:20 - 15:351.0 Plenary Hall
The Next Chapter: AI’s Evolution and Emerging Opportunities
H.E. Faisal AlBannaiSecretary General of ATRC and Chairman of AI71
Anna StewartCorrespondent, CNN -
15:30 - 16:102.4 ATRC HallEdge of Government: Shifting Perspectives
Edge of Government: Shifting Perspectives
Jonathan KeatsConceptual Artist
Emma GrahamModerator, CNBC -
15:40 - 16:201.0 Plenary Hall
Main Address
H.E. Andry RajoelinaPresident of the Republic of Madagascar
H.E. Dr. Mohamed MuizzuGovernment of the Republic of the Maldives
Prithvirajsing RoopunPresident of the Republic of Mauritius
H.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 Union
Dr. Heike HarmgartManaging Director for the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean Region, EBRD
Ali AlHosaniDeputy Executive Director of the Arab Group, International Monetary Fund -
16:20 - 16:451.0 Plenary Hall
Transforming Nations: Is Tech Our Solution?
H.E. Edi RamaPrime Minister of the Republic of Albania
Tony Blair51st Prime Minister of the United Kingdom -
16:30 - 17:004.3 G42 HallGovernment Experience Exchange Forum
United We Explore: Harnessing International Collaboration for Space and Beyond
Prof. Neil MorisettiVice Dean (Public Policy), Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Professor of Climate and Resource Security, University College London
Dr. James GreenFormer Chief Scientist, NASA
Dr. Mohamed AlAseeriChief Executive Officer, National Space Science Agency, Kingdom of Bahrain
Koichi WakataSenior Advisor and Astronaut, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Hoor 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
Mike SiciliaExecutive Vice President, Oracle
Kate KallotFounder & Chief Executive Officer, Amini
H.E. Edi RamaPrime Minister of the Republic of Albania
H.E. Ivan UySecretary, Department of Information and Communications Technology - Philippines
H.E. Marsha CaddleMinistry of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology - Barbados
H.E. Omar AlOlamaMinister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, UAE
H.E. Paula IngabireMinister of ICT and Innovation, Republic of Rwanda
Tony Blair51st Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
H.E. Dr.David SengehChief Minister, Republic of Sierra Leone -
17:10 - 17:204.3 G42 HallGovernment Experience Exchange Forum
Bold Governments Race Towards Leading Positions
H.E. Maryam AlHammadiMinister of State and Secretary General of the UAE Cabinet
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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
Juan SabaterPartner and Co-president
John FergusonHead of Globalisation, Trade and Finance Practice, Economist Impact -
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 Hall
Revolutionizing Landscaping from Plant Hunting to Future Cities
Seijun NishihataPlant hunter and landscape designer, Sora Botanical Garden Project -
09:00 - 09:201.0 Plenary Hall
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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, UAE
Butti 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 University
Prof. Georgios PapakonstantinouDirector, Florence School of Transnational Governance
H.E. Luisa GriloMinistry of Education - Angola
Dr. Inhyok ChaHead of Digital Twin Task Force
Prof. Anil KhuranaResearch Professor of the Practice, Georgetown University
Dr. Ahmad S. DallalPresident, The American University in Cairo
H.E. Dr. Ahmed Belhoul AlFalasiMinister of Education, UAE
Dr. Kai RoemmeltCEO, Udacity
H.E. Ester NghipondokaMinistry of Education - Namibia
H.E. Dr. Ntoi RapapaMinistry of Education - Lesotho
Tim BrownChairman, IDEO -
09:05 - 09:454.3 G42 HallGlobal Health Forum
Urban Health: Challenges, Opportunities and Solutions
Dr. Lujain AlQodmaniPresident of the World Medical Association
Dr. Seth BerkleySenior Strategic Health Advisor, SICPA and Senior Advisor, the Pandemic Center, Brown University
Hasan AlNowaisCEO of Group and Managing Director, G42
Jeffrey SchlegelmilchDirector, National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia Climate School
Andrew RzepaPartner and Executive Director, Gallup
Amandeep 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, Space42
Dr. Ray O. JohnsonChief Executive Officer, Technology Innovation Institute
Prof. Neil MorisettiVice Dean (Public Policy), Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Professor of Climate and Resource Security, University College London
Laura BuckwellJournalist -
09:20 - 09:351.0 Plenary Hall
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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 Kingdom
Cliff KupchanChairman, Eurasia Group
Mohamed OsmanSenior Political Counsellor for the Southern & Eastern Mediterranean, EBRD
John FergusonHead of Globalisation, Trade and Finance Practice, Economist Impact -
09:30 - 09:554.2 TDRA HallFuture of Space Forum
The Potential of the Space Sector in the Middle East
H.E. Salem AlQubaisiDirector General, UAE Space Agency
Dr. Mohamed AlAseeriChief Executive Officer, National Space Science Agency, Kingdom of Bahrain
Dr. Shareef AlRomaithiChief Executive Officer, Madari Space
Dr. Sherif SedkyChief Executive Officer, Egyptian Space Agency
Laura BuckwellJournalist -
09:30 - 10:303.1 ADFD HallRoundtable Meetings
Digital Transformation in Judicial Services Ministerial Roundtable
H.E. Omar MarwanMinistry of Justice - Egypt
H.E. Abdellatif OuahbiMinister of Justice, Kingdom of Morocco
H.E. Abdullah AlNuaimiMinistry of Justice
H.E. Maja PopovicMinistry of Justice, Republic of Serbia -
09:35 - 09:551.0 Plenary Hall
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 Union
H.E. Peggy VidotMinister of Health, Republic of Seychelles
Dr. Jaouad MahjourHead, WHO Secretariat to INB and IHR Amendments
H.E. Amb. Achsanul HabibVice Chair of Working Group, International Health Regulations
Amandeep 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 Agency
Amer AlSayeghAssistant Director General of Aerospace Engineering Sector, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center
Hoor 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.ai
Harrison LungGroup Chief Strategy Officer, e&
Blaise ArcasCTO of Tech and Society, Vice President of Research, Google
John FergusonHead of Globalisation, Trade and Finance Practice, Economist Impact -
10:00 - 10:201.0 Plenary Hall
A Conversation with the Prime Minister of the State of Libya
H.E. Eng Abdulhamid ALDabibaPrime Minister of the State of Libya
Ammar 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 Agency
Hazza AlMansouriAstronaut, UAE
Laura BuckwellJournalist -
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 Hall
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?
Naina BajekalExecutive Editor and International Editor, TIME2.2 Dubai Municipality HallFuture TalentsTransforming AI: Future Skills and Growth Mindset
Gavin BakerManaging Partner and Chief Investment Officer, Atreides Management2.4 ATRC HallFuture of SocietyWill AI Enable us to Understand and Communicate with Animals?
Jane LawtonDirector of Impact, Earth Species Project -
11:00 - 11:305.1 Sustainability HallA Shared Responsibility to Protect Public Resources Panel
Shaping the Future: Harnessing Technological Innovation for Global Development
Khalifa AlShamsiCEO, e& life
Bassel AlNahlaouiManaging Director of Mobility of Careem
Maaz SheikhCEO of Starzplay
Jayesh 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, UAE
Mohamed AlSharhanManaging Director, World Governments Summit
H.E. Dr. Thani AlZeyoudiMinister of State for Foreign Trade, Ministry of Economy
Mohit BhasinEconomic Development Advisory, KPMG
Dr. Somdutta SinghFounder and CEO, Assiduus Global
Dr. Alexander EzenaguDirector, Africa Continental Free Trade Area Agreement Centre - Strathmore University
J. Michael EvansPresident, Alibaba
Fariha JavedDirector of Investor Relations, Stride Ventures
Zaheer AdenwalaCo Founder, Ketto
Muthoni MutonyiFounder, Jirani
Abhay MishraCEO, Monet Work
Mansour AlJobourChairman, King Hussein Business Park
Robert ThomsonSVP Global Government Engagement, Visa International Services Association
Richad SoundardjeeHead of China International Capital Corporation in UAE
Srinivasa RaoGlobal Vice Chair, EY
Juan SabaterPartner and Co-president
Dr. Haider MakkiyahChairman, The National Investment Commission Presidency of Council of Ministers - Iraq
Dr. Soonmin BaeMember of Public Hyper-scale AI Task Force, Senior Vice President of Leading AI and Metaverse R&D and Strategy, Korea Telecom
Cliff KupchanChairman, Eurasia Group
Mohamed OsmanSenior Political Counsellor for the Southern & Eastern Mediterranean, EBRD
Yashish DahiyaCEO and Co founder -
11:00 - 13:303.1 ADFD HallRoundtable Meetings
Towards a Future of Responsible AI Roundtable
Jonathan RossFounder and CEO, Groq
H.E. Faisal AlBannaiSecretary General of ATRC and Chairman of AI71
Dr. Alexander KarpCo-founder and CEO, Palantir Technologies
H.E. Kathi VidalUnder Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, U.S. Department of Commerce
H.E. Omar AlOlamaMinister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, UAE
H.E. Mohamed LoulyMinistry Of Digital Transformation - Mauritania
Arya BolurfrushanChief Executive Officer, Applied AI Company
Çağlayan ÇetinPresident, Trendyol Group, Republic of Türkiye
Dr. Ray O. JohnsonChief Executive Officer, Technology Innovation Institute
Prof. Eric XingMBZUAI President and University Professor
H.E. Giedre BalcytyteChancellor, Government of the Republic of Lithuania
AJ AbdallatPresident and CEO, Beyond Limits
Julien MarcenacCo-founder and Head of AI, TokWise
H.E. Ulvi MehdiyevState Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations Under the President - Azerbaijan
H.E. Mauricio Lizcano ArangoMinister of Information Technologies and Communications, Republic of Colombia
H.E. Majed AlMesmarDirector General, Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, UAE
Sachin DuggalChief Wizard, Builder.ai
Dr. Werner VogelsCTO, Amazon
Miguel CorreaGeneral, Affinity Partners
Jungwoo HaThe Presidential Committee on the Digital Platform Government - South Korea
Gary KazantsevHead of Quant Technology Strategy, Bloomberg
Andres SuttMember of Parliament, Parliament of Estonia
Alexander SukharevskyManaging Partner, QuantumBlack
Saqr Bin GhalibExecutive Director, UAE AI Office
Greg WilsonWorldwide Public Sector Government CTO, Microsoft
Seth GersonChief Executive Officer, Survios
Dena 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.tech
Naina BajekalExecutive Editor and International Editor, TIME2.4 ATRC HallFuture of SocietyLimited Societies or Limitless Progress: The Role of Societal Empowerment
Sung-Joo KimFounder and Chief Visionary Officer of Sungjoo Group and Chairperson of MCM Group, Sungjoo Group And MCM Holding
Dr. Songyee YoonManaging Partner, Chamaeleon Ventures2.2 Dubai Municipality HallFuture TalentsMinds on the Move: Human-Centric Empowerment
H.E. Dr.David SengehChief Minister, Republic of Sierra Leone
Chip PaucekCo-Founder and CEO, Pro Athlete Community
Ndamukong SuhNFL Super Bowl Champion, Pro Athlete Community4.2 TDRA HallFuture of Education ForumNurturing Curiosity Through Edutainment
H.E. Dr. Ahmed Belhoul AlFalasiMinister of Education, UAE
Ahmed AlGhandourContent Creator and Educator, Da7ee7 -
11:40 - 12:002.4 ATRC HallFuture of Society
Peace and Resilience: Can the World Be a Haven for All?
Ashok SwainUNESCO Chair on International Water Cooperation, Uppsala University4.2 TDRA HallFuture of Education ForumFactory Model Schools: Education Reimagined
Anant AgarwalFounder, edX
Dr. Yuhyun ParkFounder and CEO, DQ Institute
Conrad WolframCo Founder and CEO, Wolfram Research -
11:40 - 12:102.2 Dubai Municipality HallFuture Talents
Lessons from the Private Sector: How Can Governments Succeed in Promoting Sports?
Mike ZarrenVice President of Basketball Operations and Team Counsel, Boston Celtics
Stephen PagliucaChairman, CEO, Founder, PagsGroup and Co-owner, Boston Celtics -
12:00 - 12:151.0 Plenary Hall
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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, Udacity
Quddus PativadaFounder and CEO, DigestAI
Nafez DakkakCo-Founder & Managing Partner, BLDR Ventures -
12:20 - 12:401.0 Plenary Hall
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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 -
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 - Angola
H.E. Ester NghipondokaMinistry of Education - Namibia
H.E. Dr. Ntoi RapapaMinistry of Education - Lesotho
H.E. Dr. Marie SahondrarimalalaMinistry of National Education - Madagascar
Hon. Douglas SyakalimaMinistry of Education - Zambia
Prof. Shafika IsaacsDigital Learning and AI in Education Specialist, Professor of Practice, University of Johannersburg -
12:50 - 13:301.0 Plenary Hall
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13:15 - 14:004.2 TDRA HallFuture of Education Forum
Empowering Communities through Digital Learning
Robert JenkinsGlobal Director of Education, UNICEF
Trillium HibbelnDirector for Accreditation and School Improvement, NEASC
Dr. Mohamed QasemDean,Dubai Future Academy, UAE
Prof. Shafika IsaacsDigital Learning and AI in Education Specialist, Professor of Practice, University of Johannersburg
Dr. Waleed Al AliSecretary General of the Digital School and Board Member
Raya BidshahriSchool Of Humanity -
14:30 - 16:304.2 TDRA HallA Shared Responsibility to Protect Public Resources Panel
