Fast Company’s Middle East’s inaugural World Changing Ideas Summit brings together ministers, experts, policy shapers, business leaders, and thinkers to discuss the most path-breaking ideas and trends that will reshape our world.

While His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and Minister in Charge of Talent Attraction and Retention, will speak on what will be the impact of Trade 2.0 on the Fourth Industrial Revolution in a fireside chat, the full-day summit will also have panel discussions on sustainable future, healthcare, food insecurity and developing future-ready talent.

Some of the prestigious speakers at the summit include Dr. Patrick Noack, Executive Director – Future Foresight & Imagination, Dubai Future Foundation, K D Adamson, Futurist and Ecocentrist, Giuseppe Saba, CEO, International Humanitarian City, Khaled Khalifa, Representative to the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries and Senior Advisor, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Aamer Sheikh, Chief Executive Officer, Middle East, PepsiCo, Sabine Holl, Chief Technology Officer – MEA, IBM, Brandon Rowberry, CEO, Aster DM Healthcare and others.

Tonomus is the presenting partner of the summit, supporting the bold vision shaping the future of business and society. And ASPIRE, the technology program management pillar of the Advanced Technology Research Council, has joined as an associate sponsor.

Speaking about the association, Dr. Ray O. Johnson, CEO, Technology Innovation Institute and ASPIRE said, “Our world today continues to witness disruptions and transformations that are taking place at a much faster rate and scale than at any time in history. Innovations help us prepare for the dynamic and highly uncertain future.”

“Fast Company Middle East’s World Changing Ideas Summit is a nod to the breakthrough solutions that can save lives and enhance the quality of life for millions. We are pleased to join forces, and together, we will help drive tangible outcomes for people and the planet,” he added.

The summit will take place on 23 November 2022 at the Address Sky View, Dubai. It will be attended by over 200 leaders from the world of business, politics, art and science.

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