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

Empowering innovation and inspiring creative minds
Press Release

August 8, 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 fostering knowledge
generation and dissemination while expanding innovative digital and sustainable green solutions.
A Journey Filled with Accomplishments

Since its launch in 2014, the Knowledge Summit has witnessed remarkable growth. The inaugural edition featured 16 sessions and attracted 500 participants.
Over time, the summit’s influence has grown significantly. By its eighth edition in 2023, the summit had hosted 57 sessions with over 100 speakers, with the
number of participants exceeding 20,000. This growth reflects the increasing interest in the summit and highlights its vital role in facilitating global knowledge
dissemination and the exchange of ideas.
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