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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, 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