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10/16/24, 3:40 PM SuperBridge Summit 2024 first day sessions explore economic growth potential of various regions - Optimisus
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 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,

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