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2019 Knowledge Summit

18 sessions
  1. 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

    Registration
  2. 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM

    Intro to Sustainable Development in Knowledge Arena
  3. 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Session 01

    Space & Sustainability

    • Ramia Farrage Moderator
    • HE Dr. Mohammed Nasser Al Ahbabi Director General of the UAE Space Agency
    • Simonetta Di Pippo Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs
    • Anne Hale Miglarese CEO, Radiant Earth Foundation
  4. 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Session 02

    Rule of Law and Justice for Inclusive and Resilient Sustainability

    • Isa Bin Haider Moderator
    • Dr. Ludmila Yamalova Founder and Managing Partner of HPL Yamalova & Plewka DMCC
    • Mhairi Main Garcia Partner, Dentons
    • Counselor Dr. Ali Humaid Bin Khatem Advocate General, Public Prosecution, Dubai
    • more
  5. 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

    Opening Ceremony in Knowledge Arena
  6. 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM

    Lunch Break
  7. 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM
    Session 3

    Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development

    • Amira Mohammad Moderator
    • Hamad Al-Mehthel Al-Saqour Engineering Knowledge & Resources Division Head – Saudi Aramco
    • Nikolaus Turner Managing Director – Foundation Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings
    • Ron Young Founder of Knowledge Associates International
  8. 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM
    Session 04

    Building Good Health and Prosperous Societies through Knowledge

    • Dr. Maryam Matar Moderator
    • H.E. Humaid Al Qutami Director General - Dubai Health Authority
    • Dr. Hajime Inoue Director General, Bureau of Planning and Administration, NCGM, Japan
    • Dr. Asma Al Mannaei Director, Healthcare Quality Division, Department of Health – Abu Dhabi
    • more
  9. 5:00 PM –

    End of day one proceedings
  1. 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

    Registration
  2. 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

    Global Knowledge Index in Knowledge Arena
  3. 10:35 AM – 11:45 AM
    Session 01

    Innovation: The Way to Sustainable Cities

    • Sally Mousa Moderator
    • Professor Jason Pomeroy Founder, Jason Pomeroy Studios
    • Dr. Mahmoud AlBurai Global Advisor to UN Cities Program, Vice President of International Real estate Federation
    • Karim El-Jisr Executive Director, SEE Institute, The Sustainable City – Dubai
    • more
  4. 11:45 AM – 11:50 AM

    Break
  5. 11:50 AM – 1:00 PM
    Session 02

    Education Accelerates: Sustainable Solutions

    • Dr. Ali Ahmed Alghafli Moderator
    • Hassan Damluji Deputy Director, Global Policy & Advocacy Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
    • Ralph Tabberer Owner and Chairman, BBD Education
    • Dima Najim Managing Director, EFE-UAE
  6. 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

    Lunch Break
  7. 2:00 PM – 3:10 PM
    Session 3

    Tapping Into the Renewable Energy Sources

    • H.E. Dr. Nasser H. Saidi Moderator
    • H.E. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson Chairman Arctic Circle, President of Iceland 1996-2016
    • Francesco La Camera Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
    • Dr. Aaesha Al-Nuaimi Head of Solar Research - The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MBR) Solar Park
  8. 3:10 PM – 4:20 PM
    Session 04

    Media and Its Role in Promoting Knowledge about Sustainable Development

    • Mayssoun Noueihed Moderator
    • Sarah Al Jarman General Manager, Dubai TV
    • H.E. Shihab Ahmad Alhammadi Director – Sharjah Media City; Free Zone Authority (Shams)
    • Joanna Benn Director Comms, The Nature Conservancy
    • more
  9. 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

    Closing Ceremony

2018 Knowledge Summit

17 sessions
  1. 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

    Registration
  2. 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM

    Intro to Knowledge Economy in Knowledge Arena
  3. 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Session 1

    The Role of Legislation in Empowering Knowledge Economy

    • Kiran Scarr Moderator
    • Dr. Mansoor Abdul Rahman Al-Osaimi Senior Legal Advisor - Director of the Legislation Department The General Secretariat of the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai
    • Ludmila Yamalova Managing Partner at HPL Yamalova & Plewka
    • Dr. Habib Al Mulla Executive Chairman of Baker & McKenzie Habib Al Mulla
  4. 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Session 2

    Good for Knowledge

    • Rebecca McLaughlin-Duane Moderator
    • Badr Jafar CEO of Crescent Enterprises
    • Shiza Shahid Co-founder of the Malala Fund
    • Dr. Shamsh Kassim Lakha Chairman of the Board of the University of Central Asia
  5. 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

    Opening Ceremony in Knowledge Arena
  6. 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

    Lunch Break
  7. 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM
    Session 3

    Utilizing Knowledge to Improve Healthcare

    • Brig Dr Ali Singel Moderator
    • Dr. Ziad Sankari Founder, CardioDiagnostics
    • Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub, FRS, OM Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London
    • Conor McCarthy International Business Development Lead, Babylon Health
    • more
  8. 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM
    Session 4

    Islamic Economy and its role in Knowledge Economy

    • Dr. Areef Suleman Moderator
    • Abdullah Mohammad Al Awar CEO of Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre
    • Baroness Saeeda Warsi British politician and lawyer
    • Dr. Mohammed Daud Bakr Chairman, Shariah Advisory Council Bank Negara Malaysia & Securities Commission-Malaysia
    • more
  9. 5:00 PM –

    End of day one proceedings
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