About the Global Innovation Summit

global

stage

advancing

innovation

for

inclusive,

sustainable,

and

systemic

progress.

Global Innovation Summit

time

unprecedented

complexity,

the

summit

offers

space

where

bold

ideas

meet

pragmatic

collaboration.

Policymakers,

technology

pioneers,

startup

founders,

academics,

civil

society

leaders,

and

corporate

strategists

all

come

together

connect,

build,

and

act

under

one

roof.

The

summit

rooted

diverse

perspectives,

evidence-based

insights,

and

practical

applications.

Who’s Driving GInS Forward

We are a global community of innovators, decision-makers, and changemakers dedicated to turning ideas into impact.

The Global Innovation Summit convenes individuals and institutions across geographies and industries. These innovators are committed to building a future that is more resilient, equitable, and agile. GInS is a working summit, where the people in the room actively shape the agenda.

We concur that innovation must be designed for and serve everyone.

Board of Trustees

Anthony Mills

(President)

Executive Director – Global Innovation Institute

Finbar O’Hanlon

(Member)

Co-Founder – APAC Innovation Institute

Dr. Kellee Franklin

(Member)

Strategy + Innovation + Digital Transformation Leader | HCD Expert | Executive Advisor

Mohannad Shahin

(Member)

Regional Director MEA

Global Innovation Institute

Eng. Fahad Al-Otaibi

(Member)

Executive Director

Saudi Electricity Company

Bryan Mattimore

(Member)

Co-Founder / Chief Idea Guy – Growth Engine

Carlo Mahfouz

(Member)

VP of Strategic Technology Partnerships – Laerdal Medical

Claus Raastad

(Member)

Author | Keynote Speaker | Director – The College of Extraordinary Experiences

Dave Moran

(Member)

Strategic Growth Leader | Innovation Expert | Marketing Consultant

Dheeren Velu

(Member)

AI Leader | Head of Innovation – Capgemini

Dr. Amjed Sid Ahmed Mohamed Sid Ahmed

(Member)

Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

MCBS

Dr. Bettina von Stamm

(Member)

Founder & Director – Innovation Leadership Forum

Dr. Maryam AlMehrzi

(Member)

Excellence and Pioneering Adviser

Digital Dubai Authority

Dr. Rhonda Farrell

(Member)

CEO – Global Innovation Strategies

Dr. Sally Mabrouk

(Member)

Director of the Director General Cabinet and Supervisor of the Strategy and Institutional Excellence Sector

Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Dr. Tammy Madsen

(Member)

Professor of Strategy, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship – Santa Clara University

Frank Mattes

(Member)

Founder & CEO – Lean Scaleup

Harvey Wade

(Member)

Founder & Managing Director - Innovate 21

Hissa Al Tamimi

(Member)

Director of Government Innovation

Civil Service and Government Development Bureau

Jason Voiovich

(Member)

Innovation Advisor

Ludovit Garzik

(Member)

Author – 'Successful Innovation Systems'

Ralph-Christian Ohr

(Member)

Founder & Managing Director – Dual Innovation

Ranjan Malik

(Member)

Co-Founder – Primalise

Susan Lindner

(Member)

CEO – Innovation Storytellers

Tim Sharpe

(Member)

Co-founder & Innovation Director

Wadha AlGhfeli

(Member)

Director of Strategy and Excellence

Dubai Government Human Resources Department

Our Purpose

Innovation is a responsibility. We aim to ensure innovation is driven by intention, shaped by evidence, and built on inclusion.

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