The most impactful big ideas summit is back. 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 2022 focused on groundbreaking ideas worthy of wider adoption.
The 2023 edition will build on that success reaffirming itself as an influential summit aimed at fostering transformative ideas. The event will gather 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 will showcase groundbreaking concepts, propelling them to address the shared challenges that impact humanity.
OVERVIEW OF THE KEY SESSIONS
AI DECODED
Singularity in AI: How close are we?
Will AI singularity be a threat or a promise of a better future? How can the proper guardrails be implemented?
ENERGY IN MOTION
People and objects are in motion – moving greater distances and more quickly than ever. So how can new technologies and strategies improve mobility and energy transition and make it climate-friendly?
SCALING STARTUPS
Does the Middle East have what it takes to be a global hub?
To make the region a global hub for startups, it will require investors, a common regulatory framework, and much more.