Global Innovation Summit

An 
independent, 
cross-sector 
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brings 
together 
global 
leaders 
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shape 
the 
future 
through 
innovation.

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GDI Awards

The Global Distinguished Innovator Awards, hosted by Global Innovation Institute (GInI), honor visionary leaders, innovators, and organizations making a transformative impact worldwide. Presented at the Global Innovation Summit 2026, the ceremony will bring together top innovators to celebrate excellence and spark the next wave of global innovation.

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Our Network

GInS works in partnership with ministries, municipalities, universities, multilateral agencies, and global corporations, enabling shared progress through aligned priorities.

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The Stage for Strategic Innovation and Global Alignment

The Global Innovation Summit (GInS) is a flagship initiative of Global Innovation Institute (GInI). We convene decision-makers, technologists, researchers, and public leaders to address complex challenges through scalable, inclusive innovation.

From the Community

Betty Ugona
"The gathering of innovators was inspiring and to be candid had sparked a burning desire in me to ignite the fire of innovation among the female Engineers, Entrepreneurs and business icons in Nigeria."
Betty Ugona
Chief Executive Officer, ScaleVation Services Limited
Michiel Ykema
"I had the opportunity to host a talk about innovation in the Netherlands, and the way Dutch culture supports discussing difficult topics. But more importantly, I met with many great people from the GCC innovation ecosystem"
Eng. Michiel Ykema
Organisational Development, Leadership Development, Business Development
Kellee Franklin
"Excited to take part in such an inspiring day 1 of the Global Innovation Summit at the beautiful SEE Institute in Dubai where diverse industry thought leaders came together to cross-share ideas, build multinational relationships, and design new ways of transforming our world."
Kellee Franklin
Strategy + Innovation + Digital Transformation Leader | HCD Expert | Executive Advisor (US)
Eman H. Ismail
"It was an honor to attend the Global Innovation Summit at the SEE Institute in Dubai and receive an award on behalf of the GInI KSA Chapter. The summit reflected our collaborative efforts to promote innovation across sectors in Saudi Arabia—health, telecom, AI, and beyond. I look forward to seeing future editions hosted in the Kingdom."
Eman H. Ismail
DDS, MS, PhD | Misk 10XLeader | GInP | GInS | Educator (SFHA) | Entrepreneur
Jehad Baker
"I had the privilege of joining the Innovation in Government Services panel, where I highlighted how AI can support children with autism. The Global Innovation Summit offered a powerful platform to push for inclusive, AI-driven education solutions that can transform public policy."
Dr. Jehad Baker
CEO | Digital Transformation Leader | Driving Innovation & Government Efficiency

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