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The Knowledge Summit: An on-going journey in leading the knowledge

landscape, empowering innovation and inspiring creative minds

08 August 2024 - Since its launch, the Knowledge Summit has paved the way for knowledge
beacons, spreading the message of education, science, and innovation through eight successful

and distinguished editions. Over the years, the event has witnessed substantial growth in terms

of the number of sessions, speakers, and participants. More than 747 sessions have been
organized, which focused on significant knowledge and science topics. Featuring over 1,765

speakers, prominent minds, experts, entrepreneurs, government officials, and key decision-
makers from across the globe, the knowledge summit has attracted over 81,000 stakeholders

from various fields of science and knowledge.

The Knowledge Summit – The Prominent Knowledge Platform

Organized by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) and the

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Knowledge Summit is a premier annual
knowledge event in the Arab World. This event gathers intellectuals, experts, visionaries, and

policymakers to share experiences and insights about the future. By blending local insights with
global expertise, the summit creates an environment that encourages innovative ideas and the

launch of impactful developmental knowledge projects.

The primary objectives of the summit are twofold: first, to identify and address key issues in

knowledge and development, and second, to incorporate and transform best global practices into
practical and applicable solutions. These objectives allow the summit to tackle global challenges,

promote sustainable development, and enhance the overall well-being of nations.

These objectives are based on the belief that knowledge is the cornerstone of building resilient

societies and adaptable economies. It forms the foundation of MBRF’s vision, aiming to contribute
to tangible and sustainable developmental progress in modern societies. This vision includes