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\n Doha, Qatar <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n
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\n May 14 - Tuesday<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/h2>\n\n
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\n \n 8:00 am <\/span>\n
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\n Morning Networking <\/h3>\n
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\n \n 10:00 am <\/span>\n
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\n Opening Ceremony & Welcome Remarks From Bloomberg <\/h3>\n
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Hosts <\/h4>\n
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Haslinda Amin<\/h4>\n
\n Chief International Correspondent, Southeast Asia & Anchor <\/span>\n Bloomberg Television<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Joumanna Bercetche<\/h4>\n
\n Anchor ,<\/span>\n Bloomberg Television<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 10:05 am <\/span>\n
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\n Opening Address <\/h3>\n
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*Please note, His Excellency will speak in Arabic. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided into English.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Speakers <\/h4>\n
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H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani<\/h4>\n
\n Prime Minister<\/span>\n , Malaysia<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 10:10 am <\/span>\n
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\n In Conversation With the Prime Minister & Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar <\/h3>\n
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Speakers <\/h4>\n
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H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani<\/h4>\n
\n Prime Minister<\/span>\n , Malaysia<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
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Francine Lacqua<\/h4>\n
\n Anchor , Bloomberg Television<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 10:30 am <\/span>\n
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\n In Conversation With the President of the Republic of Poland <\/h3>\n
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*Please note, President Duda will speak in Polish. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided into English and Arabic.<\/i><\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Speakers <\/h4>\n
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H.E. Andrzej Duda<\/h4>\n
\n President<\/span>\n , Republic of Poland<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
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John Micklethwait<\/h4>\n
\n Editor-In-Chief , Bloomberg<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 10:50 am <\/span>\n
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\n In Conversation With the Prime Minister of Malaysia <\/h3>\n
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Speakers <\/h4>\n
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Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim<\/h4>\n
\n Prime Minister<\/span>\n , Malaysia<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
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Haslinda Amin<\/h4>\n
\n Anchor<\/span>\n , Bloomberg Television<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 11:15 am <\/span>\n
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\n Morning Networking Break <\/h3>\n
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\n \n 12:00 pm <\/span>\n
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\n Reshaping Middle East Economies <\/h3>\n
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With 100 million youth entering the workforce in the next decade, now is the time to shape the Middle East\u2019s future economic development. Against a complex economic backdrop, leading policymakers share how they are guiding the region towards a vision of sustainable and inclusive growth, powered by vibrant and diversified economies.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Speakers <\/h4>\n
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H.E. Ali bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari<\/h4>\n
\n Minister of Finance<\/span>\n , State of Qatar<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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H.E. Mohammed Aljadaan<\/h4>\n
\n Minister of Finance<\/span>\n , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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H.E. Dr. Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser<\/h4>\n
\n Chairman<\/span>\n , Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
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Joumanna Bercetche<\/h4>\n
\n Chief International Correspondent, Southeast Asia & Anchor <\/span>\n , Bloomberg Television<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 12:30 pm <\/span>\n
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\n Investing for the Next Generation <\/h3>\n
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How do you prepare for the future and win in contemporary capital markets? Our investor experts tell us how they are getting ready for the major economic and technological disruptions of the future, while making money today.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Speakers <\/h4>\n
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H.E. Mansoor Ebrahim Al-Mahmoud<\/h4>\n
\n CEO <\/span>\n , Qatar Investment Authority<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Bruce Flatt<\/h4>\n
\n CEO<\/span>\n , Brookfield Asset Management<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Jenny Johnson<\/h4>\n
\n President & CEO<\/span>\n , Franklin Templeton<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Lei Zhang<\/h4>\n
\n Founder & Chairman<\/span>\n , Hillhouse<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
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Francine Lacqua<\/h4>\n
\n Anchor , Bloomberg Television<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 1:00 pm <\/span>\n
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\n Building Global Business Confidence <\/h3>\n
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We identify how to strike a balance between government regulations and entrepreneurial freedom when setting industrial policy and aiming for long-term sustainable growth, increased jobs, dynamic supply lines and a positive business environment.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Speakers <\/h4>\n
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Steffen Meister<\/h4>\n
\n Partner & Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors<\/span>\n , Partners Group<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Noel Quinn<\/h4>\n
\n Group Chief Executive<\/span>\n , HSBC<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Rohit Sipahimalani<\/h4>\n
\n Chief Investment Officer<\/span>\n , Temasek<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
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Jacqueline Simmons<\/h4>\n
\n Editorial Lead, Europe, Middle East, Africa , Bloomberg<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 1:30 pm <\/span>\n
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\n Networking Lunch <\/h3>\n
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Breakout Sessions<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

\n \n 3:00 pm <\/span>\n
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\n Artificial Intelligence & Reinventing Banking <\/h3>\n
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Maintaining financial stability is a key role for central banks across the world. A tough job, when the most dramatic predictions see artificial intelligence disrupting every part of the global economy. Should Central Banks take a step back, or do they step in and shape the AI powered future of finance? Governors share their AI outlook and provide an update on the fight against inflation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Speakers <\/h4>\n
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Dr. Fatih Karahan<\/h4>\n
\n Governor<\/span>\n , Central Bank of the Republic of T\u00fcrkiye<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
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Joumanna Bercetche<\/h4>\n
\n Chief International Correspondent, Southeast Asia & Anchor <\/span>\n , Bloomberg Television<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 3:20 pm <\/span>\n
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\n Financing the Shift to Zero <\/h3>\n
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The world needs radical solutions to address our new climate reality. How do we de-risk projects and get net-zero targets back on track? Regulators, major investors and sustainable business leaders show us how.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Speakers <\/h4>\n
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H.E. Dr. Maryam Buti Al Suwaidi<\/h4>\n
\n CEO<\/span>\n , Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA)<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Jim Coulter<\/h4>\n
\n Founding Partner & Executive Chairman<\/span>\n , TPG<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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H.E. Prof. Njuguna Ndung\u2019u, CBS<\/h4>\n
\n Cabinet Secretary, National Treasury & Economic Planning<\/span>\n , Republic of Kenya<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Samaila Zubairu<\/h4>\n
\n President & CEO<\/span>\n , Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
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Haslinda Amin<\/h4>\n
\n Chief International Correspondent, Southeast Asia & Anchor , Bloomberg Television<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 3:45 pm <\/span>\n
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\n Putting Wealth to Work <\/h3>\n
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Interest rates. Geopolitics. Artificial intelligence. Real estate risks. Retail private equity. There\u2019s a lot to consider when investing serious personal wealth. Our experts reveal where the world\u2019s wealthy families and individuals are thinking about putting their money to work.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Speakers <\/h4>\n
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Katie Koch<\/h4>\n
\n President & CEO<\/span>\n , The TCW Group, Inc.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Manfredi Lefebvre<\/h4>\n
\n Chairman<\/span>\n , Heritage Group<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Yimei Li<\/h4>\n
\n CEO<\/span>\n , China Asset Management Co.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
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Mallika Kapur<\/h4>\n
\n Executive Editor , Bloomberg Live Experiences<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 4:10 pm <\/span>\n
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\n In Conversation With Ken Griffin <\/h3>\n
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We sit down with the global hedge fund titan to gain a unique take on the latest global investing trends and the future of the United States economy.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Speakers <\/h4>\n
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Kenneth C. Griffin<\/h4>\n
\n Founder, CEO & Co-Chief Investment Officer<\/span>\n , Citadel<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
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Erik Schatzker<\/h4>\n
\n Editorial Director , Bloomberg New Economy<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div> \n\n \n \n
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\n May 15 - Wednesday<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/h2>\n\n
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\n \n 8:00 am <\/span>\n
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\n Morning Networking <\/h3>\n
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Breakout Sessions<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

\n \n 10:00 am <\/span>\n
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\n In Conversation With the President-Elect of the Republic of Indonesia <\/h3>\n
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Speakers <\/h4>\n
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H.E. Prabowo Subianto<\/h4>\n
\n Minister of Defense & President-Elect <\/span>\n , Republic of Indonesia<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
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Haslinda Amin<\/h4>\n
\n Anchor<\/span>\n , Bloomberg Television<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 10:20 am <\/span>\n
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\n The Next Stage of the Global Energy Transition <\/h3>\n
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Against a backdrop of record-setting investment, influential Ministers and CEOs tell us what the next stage of the global energy transition looks like.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Speakers <\/h4>\n
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H.E. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi<\/h4>\n
\n Minister of State for Energy Affairs, State of Qatar<\/span>\n , President & CEO of QatarEnergy<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Patrick Pouyann\u00e9<\/h4>\n
\n Chairman of the Board & CEO<\/span>\n , TotalEnergies SE<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Darren W. Woods<\/h4>\n
\n Chairman & CEO<\/span>\n , Exxon Mobil Corporation<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
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Francine Lacqua<\/h4>\n
\n Anchor , Bloomberg Television<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 10:50 am <\/span>\n
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\n Connecting the Middle East & Africa <\/h3>\n
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Join us on a flight towards supercharging Africa\u2019s economic development. We get the latest on the growing Qatar Airways and RwandAir partnership, with new airports, new routes and new announcements on the horizon.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Speakers <\/h4>\n
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Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer<\/h4>\n
\n Group CEO<\/span>\n , Qatar Airways<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo<\/h4>\n
\n CEO<\/span>\n , RwandAir<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
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Jennifer Zabasajja<\/h4>\n
\n Anchor , Bloomberg Television<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 11:15 am <\/span>\n
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\n Creating Competitive Economies <\/h3>\n
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In our dynamic global economy, nations need to think differently when attracting foreign investment. Influential Ministers tell us how the right policies are boosting competitiveness and ensuring the right investments reach the right industries.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Speakers <\/h4>\n
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H.E. Ryad Mezzour<\/h4>\n
\n Minister of Industry and Trade<\/span>\n , Kingdom of Morocco<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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H.E. Alfredo E. Pascual<\/h4>\n
\n Secretary of the Department of Trade & Industry<\/span>\n , Republic of the Philippines<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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H.E. Mehmet \u015eim\u015fek<\/h4>\n
\n Minister of Treasury & Finance<\/span>\n , Republic of T\u00fcrkiye<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
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Joumanna Bercetche<\/h4>\n
\n Chief International Correspondent, Southeast Asia & Anchor <\/span>\n , Bloomberg Television<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 11:40 am <\/span>\n
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\n Geopolitics: Navigating the Global Risk Landscape <\/h3>\n
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Speakers <\/h4>\n
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General David H. Petraeus (US Army, Ret.)<\/h4>\n
\n Partner and Chairman<\/span>\n , KKR Global Institute<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
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John Micklethwait<\/h4>\n
\n Editor-In-Chief , Bloomberg<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 12:00 pm <\/span>\n
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\n Networking Lunch <\/h3>\n
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Breakout Sessions<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

\n \n 1:30 pm <\/span>\n
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\n Geopolitics: Putting the Risks Into Business Context <\/h3>\n
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Speakers <\/h4>\n
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Nir Bar Dea<\/h4>\n
\n CEO<\/span>\n , Bridgewater<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Dina Powell McCormick<\/h4>\n
\n Vice Chairman, President & Global Head of Client Services<\/span>\n , BDT & MSD Partners<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
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John Micklethwait<\/h4>\n
\n Editor-In-Chief , Bloomberg<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 1:55 pm <\/span>\n
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\n After the World Cup: Sport, Media & Entertainment in the Arab World <\/h3>\n
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The 2022 FIFA World Cup was a landmark moment for the Gulf. The spotlight was on the region like never before. Where does sport, events, content and culture go from here? The man who delivered the World Cup, tells us what\u2019s next.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Speakers <\/h4>\n
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H.E. Hassan Al-Thawadi<\/h4>\n
\n Secretary General at Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy <\/span>\n , State of Qatar<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
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Jennifer Zabasajja<\/h4>\n
\n Anchor , Bloomberg Television<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 2:15 pm <\/span>\n
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\n Taking Cities to the Next Level <\/h3>\n
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Real estate and infrastructure experts share the new ideas and technologies that are reimagining real estate, building healthy environments and creating lively communities.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Speakers <\/h4>\n
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H.E. Eng. Khalid Ahmad Al-Obaidli<\/h4>\n
\n President<\/span>\n , Public Authority for Regulating Real Estate, State of Qatar<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Jonathan Goldstein<\/h4>\n
\n CEO<\/span>\n , Cain International<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Cindy Lim<\/h4>\n
\n CEO, Infrastructure<\/span>\n , Keppel Limited<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Steven Witkoff<\/h4>\n
\n Founder, Chairman & Co-CEO<\/span>\n , Witkoff<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
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Joumanna Bercetche<\/h4>\n
\n Chief International Correspondent, Southeast Asia & Anchor <\/span>\n , Bloomberg Television<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 2:45 pm <\/span>\n
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\n 2024: Not Business as Usual <\/h3>\n
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A discernible paradigm shift is underway. Instability is flourishing, outcomes are unpredictable and a multipolar world is emerging. Some national governments are out of touch with the global perspectives of their youthful populations who are agitating for change. When it\u2019s no longer business as usual, how do we regain trust in our institutions and harness the youth to create prosperity and stability?<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Speakers <\/h4>\n
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Sheikha Hanadi N. Al Thani<\/h4>\n
\n Chairperson<\/span>\n , INJAZ Al Arab<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Ronnie Screwvala<\/h4>\n
\n Co-Founder & Chairman<\/span>\n , upGrad<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
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Mallika Kapur<\/h4>\n
\n Executive Editor , Bloomberg Live Experiences<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 3:05 pm <\/span>\n
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\n From the Gulf to the World: The Future of Tourism <\/h3>\n
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Gulf tourism is getting more collaborative. We explore how the region is capitalizing on its strategic location by offering travelers multi-destination experiences and maximizing tourism revenue across the region.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Speakers <\/h4>\n
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H.E. Saad Bin Ali Al Kharji<\/h4>\n
\n Chairman, Qatar Tourism<\/span>\n , State of Qatar<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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H.E. Ahmed Al-Khateeb<\/h4>\n
\n Minister of Tourism<\/span>\n , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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S\u00e9bastien Bazin<\/h4>\n
\n Group Chairman & CEO<\/span>\n , Accor<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
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Joumanna Bercetche<\/h4>\n
\n Chief International Correspondent, Southeast Asia & Anchor <\/span>\n , Bloomberg Television<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 3:30 pm <\/span>\n
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\n Institutional Capital Comes to Sports <\/h3>\n
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Sports has always been big business. But, as valuations rise with a booming media rights market, institutional investors are snapping up not just teams, but entire leagues. We\u2019ll talk with the new class of sports investors about their playbook for this burgeoning alternative asset class.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Speakers <\/h4>\n
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Gerry Cardinale<\/h4>\n
\n Founder, Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer<\/span>\n , RedBird Capital Partners<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Brandon Gardner<\/h4>\n
\n Partner, Co-Founder & President<\/span>\n , Raine<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Gregg Lemkau<\/h4>\n
\n Co-CEO<\/span>\n , BDT & MSD Partners<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Amanda Staveley<\/h4>\n
\n Founder & CEO, PCP Capital Partners Co-Owner,<\/span>\n , Newcastle United F.C.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
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Jason Kelly<\/h4>\n
\n Chief Correspondent , Bloomberg Originals<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 4:00 pm <\/span>\n
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\n The Global Sports Playbook <\/h3>\n
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We sit down with an owner transforming three of the world\u2019s most storied sports teams.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Speakers <\/h4>\n
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Todd L. Boehly<\/h4>\n
\n Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO<\/span>\n , Eldridge Industries<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
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Jason Kelly<\/h4>\n
\n Chief Correspondent , Bloomberg Originals<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 4:20 pm <\/span>\n
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\n Here We Go Again: The US Presidential Election <\/h3>\n
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In this big year of elections across the globe, we take a closer look at the biggest: The rematch of Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Opinion polls consistently show a very tight race with Trump leading in some key battleground states. What does Joe Biden need to do to stay in the White House? We talk with the strategist who oversaw the 2012 campaign for Barack Obama, the last Democratic president to be re-elected.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Speakers <\/h4>\n
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Jim Messina<\/h4>\n
\n CEO<\/span>\n , The Messina Group<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
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Mark Miller<\/h4>\n
\n Senior Executive Editor , Bloomberg Live Experiences<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div> \n\n \n \n
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\n May 16 - Friday<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/h2>\n\n
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\n \n 8:00 am <\/span>\n
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\n Morning Networking <\/h3>\n
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Breakout Sessions<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

\n \n <\/span>\n
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\n <\/h3>\n
\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 10:00 am <\/span>\n
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\n Opening Address <\/h3>\n
\n <\/div>\n \n

Speakers <\/h4>\n
\n
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Eng. Omar Ali Al-Ansari<\/h4>\n
\n Secretary-General<\/span>\n , Qatar Research Development and Innovation Council (QRDI)<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 10:10 am <\/span>\n
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\n Building a Global Innovation Hub <\/h3>\n
\n

Innovation hubs bring together R&D institutions, venture capital, incubators and start-ups in one locale. Sounds easy, but how do you do it? It\u2019s all about people and connections. Our experts tell us how to bring public- and private-sector leaders together, build on existing industrial strengths, target investments, engage the local community and launch an equitable innovation ecosystem from scratch.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Speakers <\/h4>\n
\n
\n

Ahunna Eziakonwa<\/h4>\n
\n Assistant Secretary General & Director, Regional Bureau for Africa<\/span>\n , UNDP<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Fred Swaniker<\/h4>\n
\n Founder & CEO<\/span>\n , Sand Technologies<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n

Alina Truhina<\/h4>\n
\n CEO & Managing Partner<\/span>\n , The Radical Fund<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
\n
\n

Haslinda Amin<\/h4>\n
\n Anchor<\/span>\n , Bloomberg Television<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 10:35 am <\/span>\n
\n

\n Where to Invest in Technology Right Now <\/h3>\n
\n

With $250 billion in assets under management, EQT is one of the world\u2019s largest private equity investors. We sit down with CEO Christian Sinding to find out where he\u2019s making moves in technology and beyond.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Speakers <\/h4>\n
\n
\n

Christian Sinding<\/h4>\n
\n CEO & Managing Partner<\/span>\n , EQT Partners<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
\n
\n

Erik Schatzker<\/h4>\n
\n Editorial Director , Bloomberg New Economy<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 10:55 am <\/span>\n
\n

\n Artificial Intelligence: Regulation & Innovation <\/h3>\n
\n

The AI gold rush is upon us. But investors are wary of a bubble, and regulators are fearful of abuse of the technology. We uncover the latest on Qatar\u2019s National AI Strategy, its key pillars and how the technology can unlock a new era of growth for the nation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Speakers <\/h4>\n
\n
\n

H.E. Mohammed bin Ali bin Mohammed Al Mannai<\/h4>\n
\n Minister of Communications & Information Technology<\/span>\n , State of Qatar<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
\n
\n

Joumanna Bercetche<\/h4>\n
\n Chief International Correspondent, Southeast Asia & Anchor <\/span>\n , Bloomberg Television<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 11:10 am <\/span>\n
\n

\n Practical Artificial Intelligence <\/h3>\n
\n

With generative AI\u2013deep learning models that can generate high-quality text, images and other content\u2013promising to fundamentally change the function of technology in nearly every industry and in every part of the world, we get the latest update from businesses who are using AI to transform how we work and play.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Speakers <\/h4>\n
\n
\n

Will Ahmed<\/h4>\n
\n Founder & CEO<\/span>\n , WHOOP<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n

Raj Ganguly<\/h4>\n
\n Co-Founder & Co-CEO<\/span>\n , B Capital<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n

Julian Ma<\/h4>\n
\n Founder & CEO<\/span>\n , Inceptio Technology<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
\n
\n

Mallika Kapur<\/h4>\n
\n Executive Editor , Bloomberg Live Experiences<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 11:35 am <\/span>\n
\n

\n Venturing Into Disruption <\/h3>\n
\n

How venture capital is raised and invested has an outsize impact on global growth and innovation. In 2023, investors poured money into artificial intelligence startups, but the rest of the technology industry foundered. We gather leading VCs to assess whether the AI investment bubble has popped, and to identify which tech sectors are next for a major cash injection.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Speakers <\/h4>\n
\n
\n

Rick Gerson<\/h4>\n
\n Co-Founder & Chairman<\/span>\n , Alpha Wave<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n

Jeffrey Katzenberg<\/h4>\n
\n Founding Partner<\/span>\n , WndrCo<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n

Vinnie Lauria<\/h4>\n
\n Founding Partner<\/span>\n , Golden Gate Ventures<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n

Noor Sweid<\/h4>\n
\n Founder & Managing Partner<\/span>\n , Global Ventures<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
\n
\n

Joumanna Bercetche<\/h4>\n
\n Chief International Correspondent, Southeast Asia & Anchor <\/span>\n , Bloomberg Television<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 12:00 pm <\/span>\n
\n

\n Networking Lunch <\/h3>\n
\n

Breakout Sessions<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

\n \n 1:30 pm <\/span>\n
\n

\n Going Green, Growing Clean <\/h3>\n
\n

Agriculture is both a contributor to and a victim of climate change. With an increasing global population, the demand pressure for more food isn\u2019t going away anytime soon. It\u2019s an industry ripe for technology disruption. Our panel of industry innovators tell us how the latest innovations are reducing emissions, increasing crop yields and transforming agriculture.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Speakers <\/h4>\n
\n
\n

Arama Kukutai<\/h4>\n
\n CEO<\/span>\n , Plenty<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n

Jos\u00e9 Ignacio Peleteiro Ramallo<\/h4>\n
\n Founder & CEO<\/span>\n , GROINN<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
\n
\n

Haslinda Amin<\/h4>\n
\n Anchor<\/span>\n , Bloomberg Television<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 1:50 pm <\/span>\n
\n

\n Powering Innovation <\/h3>\n
\n

From discovering new water sources, optimizing natural resource extraction and transforming advanced manufacturing, Robert Friedland is trying to revolutionize our relationship to electrical energy and power. We uncover how to make innovation energy efficient, sustainably provide the critical raw materials the world requires, and get the latest update on the global clean energy transition.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Speakers <\/h4>\n
\n
\n

Robert Friedland<\/h4>\n
\n Founder & Executive Co-Chairman<\/span>\n , Ivanhoe Mines<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
\n
\n

Erik Schatzker<\/h4>\n
\n Editorial Director , Bloomberg New Economy<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 2:10 pm <\/span>\n
\n

\n Transforming Money & Global Finance <\/h3>\n
\n

FinTech. DeFi. Crypto. Blockchain. AI. There\u2019s a lot going on in the world of finance. We get the latest from the front lines of financial innovation and identify how to balance grassroots disruption and consumer protection when harnessing new technologies and creating new services.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Speakers <\/h4>\n
\n
\n

Ola Doudin<\/h4>\n
\n Co-Founder & CEO<\/span>\n , BitOasis<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n

Pierpaolo Barbieri<\/h4>\n
\n Founder & CEO<\/span>\n , Ual\u00e1<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
\n
\n

Joumanna Bercetche<\/h4>\n
\n Chief International Correspondent, Southeast Asia & Anchor <\/span>\n , Bloomberg Television<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 2:30 pm <\/span>\n
\n

\n Demystifying Quantum Computing <\/h3>\n
\n

What happens when you mix computer science, physics, and mathematics? You get quantum computing. The quantum era could be a game-changer in fields ranging from medicine to finance to cybersecurity. Join us as we find out how quantum computing will unleash the next wave of global tech disruption.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Speakers <\/h4>\n
\n
\n

Michael J. Biercuk<\/h4>\n
\n CEO & Founder<\/span>\n , Q-CTRL<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n

Rajeeb Hazra<\/h4>\n
\n CEO<\/span>\n , Quantinuum<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
\n
\n

Haslinda Amin<\/h4>\n
\n Chief International Correspondent, Southeast Asia & Anchor , Bloomberg Television<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 2:50 pm <\/span>\n
\n

\n Metaverse: The Future of the Internet? <\/h3>\n
\n

The next few decades will see today\u2019s internet undergo a multi-trillion-dollar transformation into a massive and interconnected 3D virtual world. At least, that\u2019s the view of metaverse evangelists. We find out whether metaverse dreams are still on course to become reality and get the latest update on what it could mean for business, gaming and wider society.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Speakers <\/h4>\n
\n
\n

Shurick Agapitov<\/h4>\n
\n Chief International Correspondent, Southeast Asia & Anchor<\/span>\n , Bloomberg Television<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n

Jayesh Maganlal<\/h4>\n
\n Group Chief Information & Digital Officer<\/span>\n , ROSHN<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n 3:30 pm <\/span>\n
\n

\n The Digital Transformation of Healthcare <\/h3>\n
\n

We get the latest on how new technologies, new investments and new thinking are improving patient access, safety, treatment efficacy and healthcare outcomes around the world.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

Speakers <\/h4>\n
\n
\n

Andr\u00e9 Andonian<\/h4>\n
\n Chair of Asia Pacific & Strategic Advisor<\/span>\n , Flagship Pioneering<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n

Nisa Leung<\/h4>\n
\n Managing Partner<\/span>\n , Qiming Venture Partners<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n

Samer Lezzaiq<\/h4>\n
\n Vice President & Head of Global Health Unit<\/span>\n , Bayer AG - Pharmaceuticals Division<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n

Dan Vahdat<\/h4>\n
\n Founder & CEO<\/span>\n , Huma Therapeutics<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Moderators <\/h4>\n
\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div> \n\n \n <\/div>\n
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