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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 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

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