Global Innovation Summit 2025

Engage, Connect, Innovate
SEE Institute, Sustainable City
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
February 25 & 26, 2025

2

Days

30+

Speakers

20+

Countries

6

Partners

WHO WE ARE

Welcome to the Global Innovation Summit 2025, where visionaries converge to architect the future.

Join us February 25-26 in Dubai's Sustainable City for an unprecedented gathering of global innovation leaders.

OVERVIEW

The Global Innovation Summit 2025 brings together the world's foremost innovators, industry pioneers, and thought leaders for two transformative days of collaboration and discovery.

As the flagship event of the Global Innovation Institute (GInI), this summit serves as the catalyst for breakthrough ideas that will reshape industries and societies.

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What to Expect

Actionable Insights

Gain exclusive access to emerging trends, breakthrough methodologies, and transformative practices that are shaping the future of innovation.

Global Perspective

Engage with diverse viewpoints and approaches from leaders across continents, cultures, and industries.

Unparalleled Networking

Connect with decision-makers, industry leaders, and innovation pioneers in an intimate setting designed to foster meaningful relationships.

GDI Awards

We are proud to present the GInI - Global Distinguished Innovator Awards, presented by H.E. Sheikh Faisal Saud Al Qasimi.

This prestigious award recognizes and celebrates excellence in innovation, from breakthrough products to transformative processes.

Key Figures

Anthony Mills

Executive Director | GInI

H.E. Dr. Talal Abu Ghazaleh

Chairman of the Board of Trustees | Arab Network for Creativity and Innovation

HRH Sheikha Dr. Noura Al Nuaimi

Director | AjmanX Center

HRH Sheikha Suhaila Salem Al-Sabah

Chairperson of the Board of Directors for the Disabled Team - Kuwait

H.E. Hessa bint Issa Buhumaid

Director General | Community Development Authority

Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri

Director General | General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs - Dubai

H.E. Nada Al Agizy

Director of Sustainable Development and International Cooperation Department at the League of Arab States

H.E. Eng. Amal Abdulrahim

Assistant Undersecretary for Support Services Sector, and CEO of Artificial Intelligence and Innovation at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment.

Dr. Kalthoom Mohammed Alblooshi

Chief Innovation Officer | EHS

Dr. Abdullah Alnsour

Former Prime Minister of Jordan

Finbar O’Hanlon

Co-Founder | APAC Innovation Institute

Dr. Kellee Franklin

Strategy + Innovation + Digital Transformation Leader

H.E. Major General/ Obaid Muhair Bin Suroor

Deputy Director General of the General Directorate for Identity and Foreigners Affairs - Dubai

Lt colonel Eng / Abdulaziz Alasmar Al Ruaile

Director of Systems Development Department - Ministry of Interior/ State of Qatar

Hend AlNuaimi

Director of Digital Products Department | Digital Dubai

Dr. Abdalla Sulaiman Alhammadi

CEO & Director of Strategy and Future | Ministry of Justice

Eng. Yuosuf Ahmad Faraj

Community Services Technology and innovation Senior Lead | ARAMCO

Majid AlShehry

Head of the Advisors Office to HE the President and Spokesperson | SDAIA

Dr. Faris Tamimi

Medical Oncologist Specializing in Breast Cancer, Hereditary Cancer Syndromes, and Cancer Genetics | KHCC

J/Khalid Yahya Taher Alhosani

President of the Courts of First Instance

Makarem Sobhi Batterjee

President of Saudi German Hospitals

Ahmed Abdullah Majjan

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Inventors Association

Abdulwahed Alghanem

Founder & CEO

Wasay Mumtaz

Director Innovation and Portfolio Management | solutions by stc

Iffat AlRowaithy

Corporate Innovation Unit Head | SAB

Nessrine Alzahlawi

Abu Dhabi Mangrove Initiative Program Lead

Dr. Salem Hasan Al Ghafri

Economic Consultant

Ahmed Moosa Alkhajeh

Design & Implementation Waste Project Section Manager | Dubai Municipality

Eng. Michiel Ykema

Co-Founder | Limpid & Co

Mohammed Khalid AlShehri

Director, Innovation & Business Development Administration | Riyadh Second Health Cluster

Dr. Jehad Baker

CEO | Asdam

Dr. Mahmoud Frag

Chairman of the Board of Directors | Arab Network for Creativity and Innovation

Dr. Amjed Ghanim

CEO | IDMC

Dr. Ahmad Naimat

Media Response Unit Director | National Center for Security and Crises Management

Dr. Jacinta Dsilva

Director of Research, living lab and International Partnerships - SEE Institute

Salaheddine Kandri

CEO | Humania Capital

Betty Ugona

Chief Innovation Officer | The Nigerian National Petroleum Company

Satish Kumar

Founder & CEO, Simsy Ventures

Eng. Maitha AlBlooshi

Electronics Engineer/ Agile Coach at ENBD

Mamoun Alereigat

Transformation Advisor and Innovation Leader

Mohamed Negm

Innovation Manager | Tam

Prof. William Cornwell

Provost | The American University in the Emirates (AUE)

Maryam bint Khalifa Al Amri

Founder

Dr. Areej Abdullah Shafai

Director of Executive Education | Al Yamamah University

Abir Belhoul

Journalist and Content Writer at Al-Mal Channel

Farah Fakhouri

Founder | London Excellence Academy
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