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Approach’ delved into how cutting-edge technologies such as AI can address climate challenges and create a
synergy between technological progress and environmental stewardship. The panel members included Dr.
Bo Bai, Executive Chairman and Co- Founder, MVGX Group, Singapore, who also gave the opening
statement along with Tien Nguyen, Founding Partner of Earth Venture Capital, Vietnam; and Saravan
Penubarthi, , Chief Technology and Operations Officer of AIQ, Ghanim Hableel, Lead Negotiator – Mitigation,
COP28, Robert Jenkin, CEO of CloudSigma. –The session further explored how sustainable industrial
development through robust infrastructure can ensure good air quality, water management, waste disposal,
and clean power generation. It was efficiently moderated by Mustapha Mokass, Founder and CEO of Earth
Technologies, France.
A fireside chat on ‘The Digital Palette: Where the Art Meets Investment’ focused on the current paradigm shift
in art investment, as the digital canvas transforms into a vibrant stage for creativity, making art more
transparent, accessible, and diverse while reshaping how we value and experience it. The session witnessed
the participation of Marcel Kasumovich, Deputy CIO, Coinbase Asset Management, USA / UAE and Sean
Moss-Pultz, Co-founder, Feral File; Founder, Bitmark, USA. The day also included a groundbreaking digital
art show organised by Feral File that highlighted the convergence of technology and creativity as well as the
power of art in bridging cultural divides and inspiring new ideas.
Rafaël Rozendaal, one of the renowned artists, said: “SuperBridge offers a unique platform to showcase how
the digital realm transforms our experience of art and culture. Engaging with leaders across disciplines gave
me the opportunity to reflect on how my work can bridge gaps between technology and human experience,
inspiring a broader perspective on how we navigate and interpret digital spaces.”
Another panel discussion titled ‘Rethinking Emerging Markets’ brainstormed on the reasons for the
reluctance to invest in growth markets finally shifting, and the factors driving this change. The session was
moderated by Khaled Talhouni, Managing Partner at Nuwa Capital, UAE, with the participation of Vanessa
Xu, Executive Chairman and CIO of VS Partners, Hong Kong S.A.R; Fernando X. Donayre, CEO of Inca
Investment (LATAM investment management firm), United States; Jalal Gasimov, CEO of PASHA Holding,
Azerbaijan, and Charlie Graham Brown, GP, Seedstars International Ventures, Switzerland.
Panel discussions on the first day of the Summit concluded with an active discussion titled ‘Unlocking Africa’s
Potential,’ which was moderated by Joshin Raghubar, Chairperson of iKineo Ventures, UVU Africa and the
Inves Group, South Africa. The discussion had Lameen Abdul-Malik, Nobel Peace Prize (IAEA) 2005
Laureate and Senior Advisor to Chairman at Roland Berger, UAE, Dr. Moustafa Moharram, Chairman,
Moharram & Partners, Public Affairs & Strategic Communications, Egypt and Thomas Pays, CEO of OZOW,
South Africa and Omosalewa Adeyemi, Expansion and Partnership at Flutterwave, USA as speakers. The
members explored how Africa, the world’s least industrialised region, must enhance its manufacturing role in
national investment and trade by charting a cleaner, resource-efficient pathway that boosts output without
compromising environmental sustainability. The closing remarks for the first day of the summit was given by
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