Agenda
Innovation in Global Growth Markets: Prosperity through Entrepreneurship Conference.
Tuesday April 30, 2024
MIT Samberg Conference Center, 6th and 7th floor.
As traditional solutions for sustainable development have fallen short, we need a new narrative, one that is fueled by entrepreneurship and innovation, co-created by diverse voices, and built on the power of collaboration. This conference brings together over 200 leading minds from across the globe to explore how entrepreneurship and innovation can unlock a new era of prosperity in growth markets.
It is an opportunity to gain insights from renowned speakers, celebrate stories of impact, honor the contributions of the Legatum Foundation, and dive deep into critical issues through interactive panels designed for co-creation, vision-casting and dynamic discussions.
Be part of the movement and contribute to shaping a new narrative that paves the way for a more prosperous and sustainable future in global growth markets.
We look forward to welcoming you to Cambridge.
Agenda
8:00 – 9:00AM: Registration and light breakfast reception .
9:00 – 10:00AM: Opening, Welcome and Keynote
- Welcome and Introductory Remarks by John C Head III Dean (Interim) of the MIT Sloan School of Management, Prof. Georgia Perakis.
- Keynote Speech “Entrepreneurship and Innovation as a Gateway to Prosperity: Celebrating 15 years of the Legatum Center” – His Excellency President Dr. Masisi, President of Botswana.
10:00AM – 11:00AM: Open Plenary
15 Years of Impact: The Power of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Driving Prosperity in Global Growth Markets.
11:00AM – 11:30AM: Coffee Break.
11:30AM – 12:30 PM: Open Plenary.
Shifting Narratives: How Entrepreneurship and Innovation are Redefining Global Growth Markets.
12:30PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch and Remarks by Dr. Sally Kornbluth, President of MIT.
1:30PM – 2:30 PM
Panel: The Role of Deep-Tech Innovation in Creating Prosperity in Global Growth Markets.
2:30PM – 3:00PM: Move to 6th floor for breakout sessions.
3:00PM – 4:00PM: Breakout Sessions
Breakout Session I: Currency Volatility: Strategies for Entrepreneurial Success.
Breakout Session II: Do Growth Markets Need a New Model for VC?
Breakout Session III: Role of AI in Creating Prosperity in Global Growth Markets.
4:00PM – 4:15PM: Closing Remarks.
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Speakers at past Legatum Center events include:
- HE Mokgweetsi Masisi, President of Botswana
- Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP27
- Fadi Ghandour, Wamda
- Ridzki Kramadibrata, Former President and Commissioner, Grab Indonesia
- Maria Ressa, Nobel Peace Prize laureate
- Travis Adkins, President and CEO, U.S. African Development Foundation
- Houda Ghozzi, Founder, Open Start-up International
- Kofi Appenteg, President & CEO of the Africa-America Institute
- Shanker Singham, Chairman, Global Economic Neural Networks
- Dr. Abla Adel-Latif, Executive Director, The Egyptian Center for Economic Studies
- Lars Karlsson, President & CEO, KGH Border Services
- Daniel Gottschald, Managing Director, TUM International
- Christopher Schroeder, Co-Founder, Next Billion Ventures
- Brad Feld, author of The Startup Community Way
- Hela Cheikhrouhou, Regional Vice President, International Finance Corporation
- Wempi Saputra, Executive Director, World Bank Group Southeast Asia
- Ronaldo Mouchawar, CEO, Souq
- Ziad Oueslati, Founding Partner, AfricInvest
- Yaser Mostafa, CEO, NBK Capital
- Mohamed Kalla, CEO of CIRA Education
- Mohamed Okasha, Disruptech
- Javier Lozano, President and Chief Executive Officer at Clinicas del Azucar.
- Deb Gordon, Co-Founder and CEO of Umbra Health Advocacy
- Dr Michael Shires, Associate Professor of Public Policy at Pepperdine University
