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Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the sixth edition of the World Government Summit (WGS 2018) will get underway nextweek. A strong line-up including government representatives, dignitaries and thought leaders will discuss key themes at the event, which runs from February 10-13.
More than 130 speakers across 120 interactive sessions and more than 4,000 participants from 140 countries - including heads of governments and representatives of 16 international organizations- have been confirmed to attend the event at Madinat Jumeirah.
His ExcellencyMohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and the Future, Chairman of the World Government Summit, said thatthe event “has become a permanent knowledge platform available to all governments and their activities throughout the year”.
He further stated: “Through the World Government Summit, we seek to create new models of international cooperation. The agenda this year reflects the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and stems from the need to prepare for the future within the framework of global efforts to achieve a common goal, which is first and foremost to build a more stable and prosperous future for mankind”.
The sixth edition of the summit is set to host a constructive dialogue between leaders, decision-makers, scientists, experts, academics and entrepreneurs to achieve a better future of the societies.
The summit includessix global forums that have been announced as key events, and the main sessions that cover future’s trends in different global sectors.
The summit is a leading forum that seeks to find solutions to the most important issues, and provide tools for the advancement of countries. This year, the summit continues to establish more effective international cooperation to face challenges, focusing on unifying efforts to create a better future and a safe world that isblessed with peace, prosperity, and sustainability.
India has been named guest country at this year’s event, and the Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the inaugural speech of the Guest Country on day one.
A special delegation from the subcontinent will then showcase the country’s developmental experience in a special section titled From India to The World, which features streams on Technology and Innovation and India’s Service Sector. These special sessions will highlight innovation in vital sectors including healthcare, medicine and education.
Highlights include the session Smart Trade, Transport and Logistics Solutions, which will bring together DP World Group Chairman and CEO Sultan Bin Sulayemwith Amitabh Kant, CEO of Make in India, to discuss economic development and infrastructure investment.
Other highlights include Personalized Healthcare and the Future of Medicine and 100 Million Meals a Month: The Story of Zomato with founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal.
Speeches from a number of high-level dignitaries representing international organisations have also been confirmed.
Jim Yong Kim, the 12th president of the World Bank, will give the main address on day two of the event. Professor Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum and author of the 2016 book The Fourth Industrial Revolution, has the honour of presenting an opening address on day one titled Key Global Challenges in 2018.
Christine Lagarde, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will deliver the speech Using the Global Recovery to Create a Fairer World on day one, while the Outlook for Global Trade in a Hyper Connected World will be the topic for World Trade Organisation Director General Roberto Azevedo on day three.
On the same day Audrey Azoulay, Director General of Unesco(United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) will deliver a main address while a day earlier Dr TedrosAdhanom, director general of the World Health Organisation, will present Dynamic Healthcare for an Evolving World as his main address.
Angel Gurria, Secretary General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) will feature in a one on one on Sunday.
The World Government Summit is a global platform dedicated to shaping the future of governments worldwide, a knowledge centre at the intersection between government, futurism, and technology.
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