Key global and regional industry leaders will take the stage at Innovation Live! in association with Dubai Chamber, addressing the innovative initiatives taken in the UAE to fulfill the National Innovation Strategy and the UAE Vision 2021.
The lineup of speakers include H. E. Hamad Buamim, CEO Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Her Excellency Dr. Aisha Bin Bishr, Director General of Smart Dubai among others. International celebrity speakers includes world renown Guy Kawasaki, Apple Fellow, Silicon Valley Author and Evangelist, Jonathan Labin, Managing Director Facebook, Middle East and Pakistan, Bibop G. Gresta, Co-Founder and Chairman Hyperloop Technologies and Norm Gilsdorf, president of Honeywell high growth regions, Russia, Middle East and Central Asia. These speakers will address innovative methods that have been introduced globally and how this region has been able to adapt to the rapidly evolving technological advancement.
Jonathan Labin, Managing Director, Middle East, North Africa & Pakistan at Facebook shared how the technological revolution is leading to a more ‘connected world’. “Technology has transformed our lives. Over the next ten years, it will continue to do so gradually and incrementally. At Facebook, we’re working daily to ensure that we continue to connect and build even better solutions to ensure that connectivity.”
The topics of discussions range from the art of innovation, innovation of ecosystems smart buildings and sustainability, usage of disruptive technology, revolution of big data and many more.
“The UAE continuously strives to embrace new visions, innovation and the latest technologies that connect us and drive us forward. Connectivity is at the core of everything we do at Honeywell, and we are truly excited about the opportunities this presents to the country’s future growth and development,” said Norm Gilsdorf, President of Russia, Middle East and Central Asia at Honeywell.
