The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have unveiled the agenda for the upcoming 9th Knowledge Summit, set to take place on November 18-19, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This year’s summit, themed ‘Future Skills and the Artificial Intelligence Economy,’ promises to be a significant event in the realm of global knowledge and innovation.
The summit, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, will bring together international speakers from various fields, including artificial intelligence, technology, economics, education, and environment. The event aims to address critical challenges facing societies today, with a particular focus on developing human skills and exploring the role of the AI economy in shaping industries.
His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, emphasized the summit’s importance in positioning Dubai as a global hub for knowledge and innovation. He stated, ‘The Knowledge Summit has proven to be a one-of-its-kind global platform for disseminating insights, ideas, and best practices to enhance knowledge generation and distribution.’ The event is expected to open new avenues for international collaboration in AI, knowledge, technology, and entrepreneurship, supporting initiatives aimed at achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
A highlight of this year’s summit will be the 3rd UNESCO World Open Educational Resources (OER) Congress, being held for the first time in the Arab world. This congress will bring together ministers, top officials, and decision-makers from across the globe to boost digital cooperation.
The summit will also feature the release of the Global Knowledge Index (GKI) 2024, a valuable resource for countries’ development strategies. Additionally, the winners of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award (MBRKA) 2024 will be honored for their contributions to human welfare, progress, and development.
Another significant development is the inaugural meeting of the ‘Global Alliance for Skills Development’ and the introduction of the Future Skills Academy. The academy, part of the ‘Knowledge Project,’ aims to empower Arab individuals through educational programs focused on future skills, enhancing their professional development and contribution to regional economic growth.
Dr. Hany Torky, Chief Technical Advisor and Project Manager of the Knowledge Project at UNDP, highlighted the summit’s role in supporting Arab communities’ transition to a more inclusive and sustainable digital future. He noted that the GKI and the Future Skills Academy are crucial tools for individual skill development and building resilient economies.
The summit’s agenda includes interactive sessions and workshops covering a wide range of topics. These include the potential of human intelligence in innovating advanced technologies, AI-driven transformations, redefining future skills, policies shaping AI economies, AI’s role in economic growth and social change, eco-innovations for sustainability, cybersecurity, and AI in space exploration.
Additionally, Coursera, a global learning platform, will conduct panel discussions focusing on AI’s impact on the future of education, including adult education, technical and vocational training, skill-based learning, and innovation in higher education.
This comprehensive event underscores the growing importance of AI and future skills in shaping global economies and educational systems. By bringing together experts from various fields, the Knowledge Summit 2024 aims to foster dialogue and collaboration that could lead to innovative solutions for sustainable development and prepare societies for an AI-driven future.
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