Page 107 - SUPERBRIDGE PR REPORT - JUNE to OCTOBER 2024

10/16/24, 3:40 PM Latest News
Challenges,’ moderated by Shane Tedjarati, Chairman of VS Partners and Co-Founder of SuperBridge
Council, highlighted the role of strategic investments in boosting innovation and transforming the country into

an economic powerhouse. The speakers, including Takashi Maruyama, Chief Investment Officer at Asset
Management One, Japan and Zsuzsanna Hargitai Managing Director – SME Finance and Development,

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, United Kingdom, shared success stories of several
individuals and organisations rising from humble origins through strategic investments and innovation. They

discussed measures to overcome challenges from inflation, climate crises, and aging demographics in a
complex global economy.

Wang Yi, Founder and CEO at LAIX Inc and a key partner of SuperBridge Summit 2024 said: “SuperBridge
Summit 2024 presents a pivotal opportunity to redefine our approach to global cooperation. AI is transforming

education in exciting ways that offer opportunities to people of all ages and backgrounds to prosper in a more
connected world.”

A keynote speech by Dr. Qing Liu, Director of National Innovation Center par Excellence (NICE), China, on
‘Open Collaboration with Global Innovation Community to Drive Growth’ envisioned a global collaborative

ecosystem, aiming to turn cutting-edge tech breakthroughs into economic growth engines by uniting
innovators, scientists, and industry leaders, thereby tackling real-world challenges and driving regional

development.

Furthermore, during a panel discussion titled ‘Shifting Sands 2.0: The Gulf’s Leap to Global Innovation
Epicentre,’ speakers highlighted the transition of the Middle East to becoming a leader in innovation beyond

the oil industry. The session focused on the role of free-trade agreements in defining the economic landscape
of Gulf cities, facilitating innovation and attracting international business. The opening statement was given
by Dr. AbdulKhaleq Abdulla, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, UAE University. Other panel members

for the session comprised of – Tarek Sultan, Chairman of Agility Global, Kuwait; Hans Duisters, Founder and
CEO of Sioux Group, the Netherlands; and Ian Johnston, Chief Executive of Dubai Financial Services

Authority (DFSA), UAE. The session was expertly moderated by Kevin Li, Chairman Mojia Biotech, China.

Zsuzsanna Hargitai, Managing Director – SME Finance and Development, European Bank for
Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) United Kingdomand a Speaker at the Summit said: ‘As we come

together at the SuperBridge Summit 2024, it is essential to leverage our collective knowledge and creativity
to develop solutions that transcend borders. United, we can shape a future for our next gen where
collaboration fuels progress and inclusivity serve as our guiding principle.’

A fireside chat, which focused on the theme ‘Human Connection in the Digital Age,’ delved into the
significance of human interactions amid technological advancements. The session, led by Jane Sun, CEO of

Trip.com Group, projected the urge for human interaction and the need for balancing technological

https://www.arabbnews.com/english/Latest-News.asp?id=17754 2/5