The SuperBridge Council and Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) have revealed an exciting lineup of global industry leaders for the second edition of the SuperBridge Summit, scheduled for October 15-16, 2024, at the One&Only One Za’abeel Hotel. Held in conjunction with GITEX Global, the summit promises to bring together thought leaders from various industries to foster collaboration, inspire innovation, and address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
This year, the summit will feature 70 speakers representing diverse sectors such as finance, technology, travel, education, and retail. Keynote speakers include Ian Johnston, Chief Executive of the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), who will share insights on Dubai’s evolving financial services landscape. Mohammad Alblooshi, CEO of DIFC Innovation Hub, will discuss innovations reshaping the financial sector.
Jane Sun, CEO of Trip.com Group, will offer her expertise on the global travel industry with a focus on sustainable practices and customer-centric innovations. Hans Duisters, CEO of Sioux Group, will highlight the importance of open-source industrial research for boosting global productivity, with a focus on the Gulf’s rising role in tech collaborations.
Another key speaker, Takashi Maruyama, Chief Investment Officer of Asset Management One, will delve into Japan’s economic comeback and the potential for long-term investments. Meanwhile, Yi Wang, CEO of LAIX Inc., will explore the potential of AI-powered platforms in democratizing language education.
Dr. Bo Bai, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of MVGX, will focus on smart infrastructure technologies driving green industrialization in Asia and beyond. Vish Narain, Managing Partner at Pulsar Group, will speak on the investment opportunities in emerging markets, while Dee Poon, President of Brands and Retailing at Tessellation, will discuss future trends in the retail industry. Jalal Gasimov, CEO of Pasha Holdings, will provide insights into the sectors of insurance and construction.
Fostering Innovation and Collaboration
Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President of the DWTC, emphasized the importance of the summit, saying, “The remarkable lineup of speakers at the upcoming second edition of SuperBridge Summit 2024 reflects our unwavering commitment to sparking dynamic discussions and driving innovation. These industry leaders, recognized for their forward-thinking approaches, will not only challenge conventional boundaries but also inspire actionable solutions to address pressing global challenges.”
Vanessa Xu, Co-founder of the SuperBridge Council and CIO of VS Partners, added, “The second edition of SuperBridge Summit very much focuses on bringing together a global ecosystem, including industrial technology innovation, talent cultivation, policy makers, finance infrastructure, and investors. Dubai stands at a strategically unique center point of these exciting trends.”
A Platform for Networking and Growth
The SuperBridge Summit 2024 offers an ideal platform for networking and collaboration, providing attendees with a valuable opportunity to connect with industry pioneers, learn from their insights, and explore innovative ideas for shaping the future of global leadership.
