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Future of Robotics and 3D Bioprinting on the Agenda as MBRF Prepares to Hold Knowledge Summit 2017

Robotics, 3D bioprinting of cells and organs and several various other developments caused by the 4th Industrial Change (4IR) get on the schedule as the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Structure (MBRF) is preparing to host the 4th yearly Knowledge Summit on November 21-22, 2017, at Dubai World Trade Centre.

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai, and the regulations of MBRF Chairman HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the 2017 Summit births the theme "Knowledge and the 4th Industrial Transformation" and is set to review diverse facets of the 4IR consisting of the difficulties and ways to conquer them.

Throughout the Summit, the Structure intends to clarify the influence of the 4IR in numerous fields, specifically the clinical, technology, economic and media industries. The Summit will additionally talk about the engines of the 4th Industrial Transformation and the extraordinary improvements that have made it so substantial to the history of mankind and a major course in the direction of the lasting growth of neighborhoods.

His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the MBRF, claimed that The Knowledge Summit 2017 objectives to keep pace with the UAE Federal government's plans to make use of the potential customers and opportunities provided by the fourth Industrial Transformation: "The occasion will certainly combine a number of decision makers, experts and experts to discuss the ground-breaking 4IR innovations, their measurements and their function in the decision-making process, along with its profound effect on human life from a social, financial and knowledge perspective."

Meanwhile, Saif Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Business Committee for the Knowledge Summit 2017, claimed that the Foundation has set an extensive schedule of conversations for the event. "We are highlighting the most relevant subjects that are of passion to the knowledge industry in the region and the world," he said, "as the Fourth Industrial Transformation has a profound influence on all elements of life, and plays a huge part in constructing the knowledge economic situation. The Summit will function as an integrated platform to talk about the major engines of the 4IR and the difficulties and opportunities for people and nations."

On the first day, the Summit will go into the elements of the 4th Industrial Revolution, in addition to its influence on decision-making and on how you can prepare to fulfill its requirements and attend to the obstacles. The sessions will move on to the impact of the fourth Industrial Revolution in the area of media, which has come to be easily accessible to all, and the development of "resident journalism". Additionally to be reviewed are the challenges in cybersecurity and steps to resolve piracy. The columns of the 4IR, such as big data, the Internet of Things (IoT) and nanotechnology will likewise be talked about.

On the 2nd and last day, the Knowledge Summit will certainly go over the influence of the 4th Industrial Change on the health care industry with topics consisting of 3D printing and its potential in publishing human organs. The sessions will certainly talk about genetic engineering and its function in re-engineering cells, along with techniques of digital surgery and the growth of clinical technologies to treat widespread conditions. Moreover, specialists will analyze how legal systems will cope with the Change's significant rate and range.

The results of the World Knowledge Index-- created in partnership with the United Nations Growth Program (UNDP) to keep an eye on the realities of knowledge internationally-- will certainly be revealed at the event. The relevance of the index and its techniques, as well as the UNDP's duty in the circulation of knowledge will additionally be checked out.

Other sessions will certainly focus on artificial intelligence, the future of robotics and the future of the economic situation in relation to the 4th Industrial Revolution, as well as the development of digital moneys and the influence of the Revolution on work development.

The Knowledge Summit aims to offer a detailed global platform that unites decision makers, thinkers, experts and knowledge leaders along with researchers, academics and professionals from all over the world to review important concerns and obstacles encountering the industry, as well as the dissemination of knowledge. The event will certainly also evaluate best practices and experiences and goal to existing innovative solutions to satisfy the difficulties of the future.

To register for the Knowledge Summit 2017, please check out: www.knowledgesummit.org

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