NOVEMBER 2, 2023 | MUSEUM OF THE FUTURE, DUBAI

Fast Company Middle East's World Changing Ideas Summit (WCIS) showcases the power of innovation and creativity in tackling some of the most pressing issues confronting the region and the world.

The inaugural World Changing Ideas Summit held in 2023 focused on fostering transformative ideas.The event gathered an exceptional league of visionaries, from industry titans and government dignitaries to venture capitalists, thought leaders, and social entrepreneurs.

Hosted at the iconic Museum of the Future - a space for innovative and futuristic ideas, services, and products, this year's summit showcased groundbreaking concepts, addressing the shared challenges impacting humanity.

PAST SPEAKERS

Co-Founder of Astra Tech & CEO of Botim
Sr. Practice Manager of Responsible AI - Amazon Web Services
Member of the Global Future Council on the Future of Artificial Intelligence, World Economic Forum
ICOM Board Member, Director of Marketing and Communication - Msheireb Properties
President & MD - General Motors, Africa and Middle East
Author of Heartificial Intelligence & Hacking Happiness, Executive Director, The IEEE Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems
CEO - Logically
CEO - Swvl
Co-founder and CEO - Kitopi
Co-Founder & CEO - Careem

2023 HIGHLIGHTS

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IMPACTFUL IDEAS
Hear ideas that will reshape our world
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PURPOSEFUL LEADERS
A gathering of exceptional leaders and industry titans
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POWERFUL PLATFORM
A summit uniting global change agents for unparalleled impact
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WHAT TO EXPECT

IN-PERSON TALKS & PANELS

The World Changing Ideas Summit will showcase the innovative ways businesses and organizations tackle our biggest challenges.

BREAKOUT PANEL DISCUSSIONS

Dive into discussions with purpose-driven leaders about clean technology, innovative corporate initiatives, bold new designs for cities and buildings, and other creative works supporting the growth of positive social innovation, tackling social inequality, climate change, and public health crises.

CREATE AN IMPACT AND LEAVE A LEGACY

Join past World Changing Ideas global honorees and leaders to understand what will shape our society and world in the coming years. Anyone intending to develop a legacy shaping our future must attend this.