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Press Release

Knowledge Summit 2024: AI and human synergy to shape a

sustainable future

Dubai, UAE, 20 November 2024- The final day of the two-day Knowledge Summit 2024 featured

a series of insightful panel discussions that highlighted topics, including sustainable development,
environmental innovations, and the advantages of using artificial intelligence (AI). The sessions

received substantial attention from the audience, marking the conclusion of the region’s key
annual knowledge gathering.

The second session entitled ‘AI Readiness: Building the Future Ecosystem’ featured key speakers
including H.E. Matar AlHemeiri, Chief Executive, Digital Dubai Government Establishment;
Harrison Lung, Group Chief Strategy Officer at e&; Dr. Hanan Salam, Co-Founder of Women in

AI and Assistant Professor, Director of SMART Lab at NYUAD; and Priya Lakhani Founder and

CEO of CENTURY Tech. The session was moderated by Ethar Eltinay, Founder and Policy Advisor
of ThinkTank Initiative.

During the session, the speakers highlighted various methods for building a robust foundation

for artificial intelligence (AI) and the significance of establishing AI data and computing centers

within modern infrastructure. Furthermore, they shared several valuable insights and concepts
linked to the management and protection of AI data, the shift to AI-driven systems, and the
integration of AI and human intelligence to promote a compliant and robust ecosystem.

The third session titled ‘Driving Sustainable Development and Shaping the Future’ was presented
by Prof. Jeffrey Sachs, Economist, Public Policy Analyst, and Professor at Columbia University.

During the session, Prof. Sachs explored the role of innovative financing in attaining sustainable
development goals (SDGs). Furthermore, he underscored a wide array of strategies to encourage

global collaborations among countries to mitigate the impact of climate change, while pointing

out the need to equip communities with knowledge and skills to implement these development
plans.