GInS 2025 Recap Background

Looking Back at the Global Innovation Summit 2025

Relive 
previous 
Global 
Innovation 
Summits 
with 
key 
insights, 
event 
highlights, 
and 
achievements 
that 
define 
the 
journey 
of 
innovation.

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GInS 2025 at a Glance

GInS 
2025 
signalled 
shift 
in 
the 
nature 
of 
global 
convenings, 
from 
symbolic 
dialogue 
to 
applied 
collaboration. 
Held 
at 
the 
SEE 
Institute 
in 
Dubai, 
the 
summit 
convened 
over 
1,000 
participants 
from 
government 
ministries, 
global 
institutions, 
professionals, 
academia, 
and 
civil 
society.

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Defining Moments: Day One

The event kicked off with an opening ceremony welcoming guests. Highlights from day one included a guided tour of The Sustainable City and insightful case studies exploring innovation in countries such as the USA, Australia, and the UAE. Panels also featured esteemed speakers discussing innovation across key sectors, including Government Services, Law Enforcement, and Healthcare.

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Defining Moments: Day Two

Day two presented panels and case studies spotlighting innovation across a range of countries and sectors. Featured case studies highlighted countries such as Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, and Oman, with panel discussions focusing on Innovation in Community Service and Innovation in Education. The summit concluded with the highly anticipated CGInO/CInOrg and GDI Awards Ceremonies, where outstanding individuals and organisations who contributed to innovation were formally recognised and celebrated.

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From Inside the Summit

Step inside the summit. Explore scenes from across two days of insight, exchange, and collaboration.

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