BEEAH, SRTIP, US-Based ’Singularity’ Spearhead Future Summit In Sharjah
(14 February 2024) |
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BEEAH, a sustainability pioneer, held the first edition of its "Future Summit - Beyond Tomorrow: A Journey into Exponential Innovation" for future technologists and business leaders. In collaboration with the Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park (SRTIP) and US-based exponential education company, Singularity, the summit empowered a group of futurists to embrace an exponential mindset, be prepared to address global challenges, nurture a knowledge economy and advance the UAE's growth as a pioneering, global hub for economic growth and sustainable progress. The partnership with SRTIP, a regional hub for innovation and research, and Singularity, a global leader in executive educational programmes, underscored BEEAH's commitment to fostering a community of forward-thinking, future-ready leaders dedicated to shaping the sustainable cities of tomorrow. Participants in the summit had the opportunity to engage with leading experts, explore the innovative potential of artificial intelligence (AI), delve into blockchain's transformative impact, and expand their exponential thinking. The summit featured an impressive line-up of speakers and leading technologists from across the globe. The speakers addressed several key technological trends ranging from the AI explosion, blockchain, the metaverse, the future of mobility and space exploration. Following the summit, the new Singularity alumni joined an international community of leaders using exponential technologies to tackle global challenges. Singularity is the leader in educating, inspiring, and empowering leaders to imagine and create breakthroughs powered by exponential technologies. Commenting on the initiative, Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO and Vice Chairman of BEEAH, stated, "At BEEAH, we believe in the limitless potential of technologies and their role in driving our future. We are proud to spearhead initiatives that contribute to Sharjah's evolution as a knowledge-driven economy through strategic collaborations with esteemed partners like SRTIP and Singularity. Our aim is to provide a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge technological trends and equip individuals with the skills and exponential mindset needed to navigate the complexities of today's disruptive landscape." Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO of SRTIP, said, "We are delighted to support the Future Summit because it is an event that will throw light on how new technologies like AI, blockchain, the metaverse and others can dramatically accelerate the development of innovations and provide new tools for businesses to scale their operations." |