Experts at the summit

Princess Sumaya Bint Al Hassan is a leading advocate for science as a catalyst for change. She is president of the Royal Scientific Society, chair of the Princess Sumaya University for Technology, and vice-chair of the Jordan Museum.

Dr Ahmad Bin Abdullah Humaid Bel Houl Al Falasi, UAE Minister of State for Higher Education. In October 2017, his portfolio was expanded to include Advanced Skills to equip the UAE youth with the necessary skills for the future. Al Falasi is chairman of the Federal Authority for Human Resources, and also of the UAE Space Agency.

Kevin Harrington, the original ‘Shark’ on the hit show creator of the ‘As Seen on TV’ brand, and co-founder of the Entrepreneur’s Organisation. Kevin is considered one of the most successful entrepreneurs — he has been responsible for the launch of over 20 businesses that have each had sales over $100 million (around Dh367 million).