Dubai SuperBridge Summit 2024 Announces Diverse Global Speaker Lineup to Address Critical Challenges

The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and the SuperBridge Council have announced the diverse lineup of key speakers for the second edition of the SuperBridge Summit 2024, which will take place in concurrence with Gitex Global. The summit, scheduled for October 15 and 16, 2024, at the One&Only One Za'abeel Hotel in Dubai, aims to foster collaboration and dialogue on critical global issues while inspiring, impacting, and innovating for the next generation of global leaders.

This year's summit features 70 thought leaders, innovators, and pioneers from various industries worldwide who will address complex challenges and support future industry leadership. Key speakers include Ian Johnston, Chief Executive of the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), who leads the regulatory body in maintaining a transparent and efficient financial services environment in Dubai. The summit will also feature Mohammad Alblooshi, Chief Executive Officer of DIFC Innovation Hub, who will highlight key innovations in the financial sector.

Jane Sun, CEO of Trip.com Group from China, will provide insights into the evolving global travel industry with a focus on sustainable travel practices and customer-centric solutions. Hans Duisters, Founder and CEO of Sioux Group from the Netherlands, will discuss global open source industrial R&D to drive productivity growth and the rising role of the Gulf in technological collaborations. Takashi Maruyama, Chief Investment Officer at Asset Management One, will highlight Japan's economic resurgence and long-term investment opportunities under the renewed macroeconomic environment.

Other notable speakers include Yi Wang, Founder and CEO of LAIX Inc. from China, who will offer insights on the potential of AI-powered educational platforms in enhancing accessibility to language learning. Dr. Bo Bai, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of MVGX based in Singapore, will explore the power of smart infrastructure technologies in energy and transportation to enable green industrialization sustainably across Asia and globally. Vish Narain, Managing Partner at Pulsar Group from India, will emphasize the potential of emerging markets and technology-driven investments that foster economic growth.

The speaker lineup also includes Dee Poon, President of Brands and Retailing at Tessellation from Hong Kong SAR, a multifaceted leader in the retail industry recognized as a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, and Jalal Gasimov, CEO of Pasha Holdings in Azerbaijan, who oversees diversified investments in sectors such as insurance and construction. The diversity of speakers and topics underscores the summit's importance in addressing global challenges through cross-industry collaboration and innovation.