Ecosystems
The place for innovation
Building Bridges, Sparking Innovation
Ecosystems are the foundation of innovation, driven by collaboration between governments, corporates, and ecosystem builders. This theme explores how public-private partnerships, infrastructure, and policy frameworks can foster start-up growth, accelerate regional development, and create sustainable hubs of technological innovation. |
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Regulating Tomorrow
From GDPR to AI ethics, the tech landscape is evolving with complex regulatory frameworks. This pillar provides insights on how businesses can stay compliant while driving innovation, with case studies on how legal professionals, policy analysts, and startups overcome regulatory challenges.
Innovation Nation
It takes more than a vision to succeed in business—it takes an ecosystem. Explore how government-funded programs, university partnerships, and accelerators are helping start-ups grow, with insights into the key ingredients for fostering innovation and collaboration.
Building Utopias
Cities are in a global race to be smarter, and governments are experimenting with smart city initiatives. Learn how public investment in technology, IoT, and mobility is unlocking new business opportunities and fueling regional ecosystems. It’s not just urban transformation; it’s a business revolution.
Circular, Inclusive Growth
Discover how governments are fostering circular economies that prioritize resource efficiency and social uplift. This pillar dives into ESG initiatives that blend environmental sustainability with business innovation, helping local and international companies expand while making a positive impact.
Who is this theme for?
This track is designed for the government mavericks that are making their cities, regions, and nations a place for innovation, startup and scaleup executives who want to learn about which ecosystems are best to thrive in, and for policy makers needing to understand the tech world to create the best policies.