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advancements in bridging the existing digital gap. The moderator of the session, Mustafa Alrawi, Group
Director of Editorial Partnerships at International Media Investments, engaged in a powerful conversation

reflecting his knowledge in the industry.

Additionally, speakers at the panel titled ‘Asia for Global’ shed light on the key role of Asian countries in
leading globalisation. The panel, which was moderated by Vanessa Xu, Co-Founder of SuperBridge Council

& Executive Chairman and CIO of VS Partners, Hong Kong S.A.R, witnessed the participation of Timothy
Chen, General Partner of ACHI Capital, United States; Dr. Miniya Chatterji, Chief Executive Officer of Sustain

Labs Paris; Dr. Karim El Solh, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Capital; and Dr. Karim Alwadi,
Co-Founder of Beltway Group, China. The panel members explored challenges faced by Asian companies in
the global landscape and the future of these enterprises.

Another session showcased the transformative impact of the topic ‘The Bridge: From Lab to Industry and

‘From IP to IPO’ on global development with cutting-edge products, underscoring the way in which ground-
breaking scientific innovations are converted into real-world applications. The session, which witnessed the
participation of Prof. Tony Chan, Former President of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

(KAUST), Saudi Arabia; Seena Amidi, Managing Partner of Plug and Play Tech Center EMEA, Spain; Prof.
Dr. Hasan Mandal, Rector of Istanbul Technical University (ITU), Turkey, and Dr. Alex Aliper, Co-Founder and

President, Insilico Medicine, UAE provided attendees with a firsthand experience of ways in which these
movements are supporting the journey from intellectual property to impactful solutions. This session was

moderated by Ling Loerchner, Head and General Manager of Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research
Institute (JITRI) Cooperative Education Division, China.

Furthermore, the inaugural day witnessed presentations and one-on-one discussions on case studies, which
highlights the growth potential of Asian countries. It further emphasised the role of artificial intelligence (AI)

and technological solutions in shaping the future of sectors, including healthcare, education and
sustainability.

Additionally, a panel discussion themed ‘Bridging Cultures, Building Resilience: The Next Gen’s Blueprint’

was also held. The discussion, moderated by Yan Duan, Founder of Simple Steps, China, was commenced
with an opening statement by Dr Yi Wang, Founder and CEO, LAIX. Inc., China. The session also witnessed

the participation of Jack Hsu, Founder and CEO of Ivy Group International Inc. China, and Ahmed Emre
Buyukkilic, Country Advisor, Investment Office of the Presidency of Türkiye, Türkiye and Zeeshan R Khattak
CEO at Pakistan Software Export Board, Pakistan. The session explored the ways in which innovation can

transcend technological progress to foster empathy, sustainability, and inclusivity, bridging cultures to create
a more resilient and interconnected world.

Another crucial panel titled ‘Building Environmental Infrastructure for Industrialization: A sustainable

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