The world faces daunting challenges: poverty, conflict, displacement, climate change and malnutrition are on the rise. In addition, global governance is in crisis and a host of new threats have emerged, including the rise of fake news and online sexual exploitation of children. The G8 summit convenes this week in Quebec to address these and other issues — but will it lead to real progress?
Amid a growing international call for action to protect the planet’s oceans, this conference will focus on recommitment to the Sustainable Development Goals that address the state of the ocean. It’ll also take stock of efforts to combat the impact of external economic shocks on small island developing states, promote sustainable tourism and build environmental resilience — all while addressing the challenges of aging populations.
With experts predicting human-level AI within three years, this conference focuses on harnessing the power of this technology for people and planet — while addressing concerns over safety, bias, energy consumption and regulatory capacity. In addition to plenary sessions and workshops, the event features curated networking opportunities for meaningful connections among district leaders, policymakers and investors.
The GIID Global Summit is held in partnership with the Monterrey Innovation District (Midland, Mexico), a rising hub that demonstrates how to leverage diverse industry partners and scale R&D priorities while growing its unique value proposition and community. Attendees will learn how to unlock powerful new pathways to impact through collaboration, open innovation and a shared value proposition.
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