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NOVEMBER 2, 2023 | MUSEUM OF THE FUTURE, DUBAI

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.

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SPEAKERS

ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS TO BE ANNOUNCED

Bader Ataya
Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer, Kitopi
Fatmah Baothman
Member of the Global Future Council on the Future of Artificial Intelligence, World Economic Forum
John C Havens
Author of Heartificial Intelligence & Hacking Happiness, Executive Director, The IEEE Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems
Mostafa Kandil
Co-Founder & CEO, Swvl
Mudassir Sheikha
Co-Founder & CEO, Careem
Prof. Eric Xing
President, MBZUAI
Prof. Le Song
CTO, BioMap, Professor of Machine Learning, MBZUAI, Artificial Intelligence Scholar

2022 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.