Join us for an insightful conversation with Patrick Pichette, Partner at Inovia Capital and former CFO of Google.

In this session, Patrick will explore the profound impact of technological innovation on society and business, drawing on his vast experience in the tech world. His presentation will focus on transformative technologies that are reshaping industries globally. Following the keynote, Patrick will participate in a fireside chat with Rhodes Scholar Jeffrey Fasegha, delving deeper into how to make the most of the opportunities of a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Join us to hear how technology can be a force for progress, depending on the choices we make in shaping its future.

Step into the world of Information and Cybersecurity, where the stakes are high in the digital age. This panel will explore the critical need for advanced data protection strategies,and proactive defense against evolving cyber threats. Gain insights into the challenges of safeguarding personal and organisational data amidst increasing cyber risks. Learn from cybersecurity experts about the latest innovations and best practices designed to protect digital infrastructures and maintain privacy in an interconnected world.

Join us for an inspiring exploration of what lies ahead, as we uncover a multitude of reasons to be optimistic about the future. This panel will bring together visionaries from the realms of science, technology, arts, and social innovation to discuss ground-breaking developments that paint a hopeful picture of tomorrow. Drawing inspiration from diverse advances across sectors, our panellists will delve into how integration of AI, breakthroughs in sustainability, and the power of inclusive leadership are forging paths towards a more equitable and thriving planet. We'll explore stories of resilience and innovation, highlighting how collective efforts are addressing some of the most pressing challenges of our times.

Delve into the complex dynamics of a future shaped by developed nations grappling with ageing populations and fertility rates below replacement level, while Sub-Saharan Africa and parts of South Asia are experiencing a ‘demographic dividend’. This panel will explore how rising life expectancy in wealthier nations impacts social systems such as healthcare and pensions, requiring significant shifts in workforce strategies and elder care solutions. Simultaneously, it will tackle the realities of a rapidly growing young workforce that is navigating underemployment and the pressures of a volatile global economy and environmental instability. Our panellists will explore strategies for enhancing community resilience, promoting intergenerational cooperation, and building robust infrastructures to support diverse societal needs. Join us for a multidimensional discussion on how these demographic shifts can be managed to foster a harmonious and prosperous global society.

Join an exploration of how cutting-edge technology can transform infrastructure and public spaces to create environments that are not only more efficient but also more inclusive and participatory. Learn about the role of technology in managing resources, enhancing public services, and fostering mass participation in city governance. The panel will also delve into the principles of the circular economy, showing how communities can minimise waste and maximise resource efficiency to achieve sustainability. Join our panellists as they outline a holistic approach to building the settlements of tomorrow - spaces that are designed to be sustainable, equitable, and responsive to the needs of all their residents.

This panel will explore the rise of commercial activity in space, the innovations driving spacecraft technology forward, and the thrilling potential of human and robotic activity in cislunar space and beyond. Engage with leading experts to discuss the technological, ethical and logistical issues of sustainably increasing activity in space, as well as how these endeavours can help equitably and sustainably manage and conserve Earth’s resources. Discover how these bold initiatives are not just reaching new heights but also fostering global collaboration, technological innovation, and sustainable development.

This year, we are introducing an innovation challenge focused on creating a society where AI isn't a threat to livelihoods worldwide but rather a tool that empowers people to build more productive and meaningful lives. We believe innovations in learning and skills development targeted at all levels of society will be required to build an equitable future that uses AI for the good of humanity. 

Join us to hear from finalists from the Equitech Futures, Rhodes, Schmidt Science, and Atlantic Fellowship networks who will be presenting their solutions at the Forum, competing for both prize money and the chance to receive feedback and support from a panel of esteemed judges.

Anna is a top-rated inspirational speaker. She is the co-author of the internationally bestselling book Factfulness (2018), written together with her husband Ola Rosling and her father-in-law Hans Rosling. Together they also co-founded Gapminder: An independent educational non-profit, promoting a fact-based worldview. Anna is a visionary innovator and entrepreneur who has invented new educational solutions to understand the world with facts instead of fiction. She loves to create beautiful data visualizations and tell data-driven stories to make the World easier to understand. In 1998 she and Ola invented the bubble-chart software Trendalyzer which Google acquired in 2007. The couple then worked three years at Google’s headquarters where Anna was a Senior User Experience Designer. They returned to Gapminder in 2010 to start two new projects: Dollar Street, the World's biggest photo project to see how people really live on different income levels all over the World and the Ignorance Project, which now is the world’s largest collection of public misconception surveys.